Daggett County Recorder Information

The Daggett County Auditor/Recorder's Office handles land records for the county. The Recorder is required to record all documents submitted by the public which are qualified to be recorded, which includes warranty deeds, mortgages, and other instruments pertaining to real property in Daggett County.

These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.

Each Document - $45 and if an instrument contains
more than 10 descriptions, $2 for each additional description;

Federal Tax Lien or Release $40.00

Mining Location $40.00

Affidavits of Labor $40.00
Each claim over 10 ($2 per claim)

Recording Subdivision Plats, $55 per page, plus $2 per lot or unit.

Copies of Record per sheet $1.00

Certificate under Seal $5.00
(Certified Copy) .

All fees should be paid in advance. Checks can be made out to the Daggett County Recorder. A check for the appropriate fee should accompany the document.

County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local recording office directly.

Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.

The Recorder is required to record all documents submitted by the public which are qualified to
be recorded. An instrument which fails to meet any of the following conditions, as defined by
Utah State Code, may be rejected for recordation at the time of presentation.

LEGIBILITY: Documents must be clearly readable. (Utah Code 57-3-106)
NAMES OF SIGNERS PRINTED: Names must be printed or typed of all signers whose names are required to be indexed. (Utah Code 17-21-25)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Documents affecting real property must be acknowledged. (Utah Code 57-3-101)
NATURE OF DOCUMENT:
Documents shall contain a brief caption stating the nature of the document. (Utah Code 57-3-11)
RETURN ADDRESS:
Documents affecting title to real property must contain the mailing address of the grantees.
(Utah Code 57-3-105)(2)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Documents affecting real property must have a legal description of the property affected. (Utah Code 57-3-105)(1)
ORIGINAL DOCUMENT:
Documents must be originals with original signatures and notaries to be eligible for recording. (Utah Code 57-3-106)

If a person submits a document for recording that is subject to and complies with the Real Estate Settlement and Procedure Act, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq. for a residential property described in Subsection (4)(a), the person shall notify the county recorder by including the word "RESPA" in at least 16 point font on the front page of each document. The County Recorder may use the RESPA fees but is not required to refund a fee or change a fee amount shown on a recorded RESPA document.

WATER RIGHTS ADDENDA

If submitting a deed that conveys a fee simple title to land or if conveying water rights without conveying title to land, a water rights addendum must be included with the deed when it is presented for recording.

A water rights addendum identifies and describes the water rights that are transferred under an applicable deed or states that no water rights are transferred under the applicable deed.

The grantor is required to complete and sign the water rights addendum. The grantee should sign the addendum to acknowledge receipt. The grantee's signature can be a facsimile or done by electronic means.

NON-RECORDABLE DOCUMENTS:
Original documents that have been altered by using any type of white out.
Documents with only a parcel number and/or serial number for the legal description.
Negotiable instruments (stocks, bonds, money);
Vital records such as birth certificates,
Other documents such as passports, citizenship papers, copyrights, trademarks, etc.

Documents may be mailed to the Recorder's Office for recording. A check for the appropriate fee
must accompany the document.