Sanpete County, Utah - Recorder Information

Register of Deeds

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Warranty deeds, legal documents, quit claim deeds, and other instruments pertaining to real property located in Sanpete County, Utah can be recorded with the County Recorder.

Recording Fees

Each Document submitted for recording "Letter or Legal Size" $40.00
Plus each additional description after the first 10, lot, unit, claim, easement, right of way, or exception $2.00

Plat of Subdivision or Condominium, etc. per page $50.00
Plus each additional description after the first 10, lot, unit, claim, easement, right of way, or exception $2.00

COPIES IN OFFICE: $0.50
PLAT COPY 18x18: $2.00
PLAT COPY 24x36: $3.00
AERIAL COPIES:
8 x 11, 8 x 14, 11 x 17 B&W COPY $1.00

COLOR COPY:
8 x 11: $1.00
8 x 14: $1.50
11 x 17: $2.00
17 x 22: $5.00
22 x 34: $10.00
34 x 44: $20.00
28 x 48: $20.00

BLACK & WHITE COPIES MAILED:
8 x 11: $1.00

BLACK & WHITE COPIES EMAILED:
EMAIL 8 x 11, 8 x 14, 11 x 17: $1.00
EMAIL 18 x 18: $3.00
EMAIL 24 x 36: $4.00

COLOR COPIES EMAILED:
8 x 11: $2.00
8 x 14: $3.00
11 x 17: $4.00

COLOR COPIES MAILED:
8 x 11: $2.50
8 x 14: $3.50
11 x 17: $4.50

CERTIFICATE UNDER SEAL [Certified Copy] $5.00 (PLUS PAGE FEE):

You are welcome to come in and search the title on your property. They do not search title, but they can direct in how to do so. Their responsibility is to record documents.

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

Document Formatting Requirements

* A document submitted for recording must be in English or a certified translation.

* Documents should be submitted on white paper, size 8.5 x 11 inches.

* A blank space measuring 2.5 inches down and 4.5 across should be in the upper right corner of the first page. On the top of each subsequent page, a 1 inch margin should be given.

* Printing should be single-sided only and in black ink, with a font size of at least 10 point.

* The grantor must sign the document and have his/her signature notarized. Each grantor must sign. Corresponding names should be printed or typed beneath all signatures in the document. Signatures must be original.

* The first page should contain a brief title or heading.

* The document should contain a legal description of the real property being conveyed. All documents Recorded after June 19, 2019 are required to contain the IDENTIFICATION (Parcel) Number on said document.

* The applicable tax serial number of each parcel described must be noted on the face of the instrument. The tax serial number is not considered part of the legal description and may be placed in the margin of the instrument.

* The names of the parties to the conveyance should be listed on the first page.

* 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.

Utah has a race-notice recording act, which means that a later buyer, who pays fair value, does not have notice of any other earlier conflicting interests, and records first, wins, and will have priority over any later recordings.