Utah · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Salt Lake County, UT
Salt Lake County (population 1,220,916) records real-property documents through the Salt Lake County Recorder (Rashelle Hobbs). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Salt Lake County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Salt Lake County Recorder (Rashelle Hobbs)
- Recording fee
- $45.00 per document (statewide fee under UCA 17-21-18.5, effective 5/6/2026) first / $2.00 for each legal description over 10 add'l (+Subdivision/condo maps $50/sheet + $2/lot or unit; copies $2.00/page certified, $1.00/page ownership & description)
- Mailing address
- 2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190
- Phone
- (385) 468-8145
- Checks payable to
- Salt Lake County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; document must meet state content/format requirements
Can you e-record in Salt Lake County?
Yes. Salt Lake County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Salt Lake County, Utah
- Prepare the document so it meets Salt Lake County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Salt Lake County Recorder (Rashelle Hobbs) at 2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190.
- Pay the recording fee ($45.00 per document (statewide fee under UCA 17-21-18.5, effective 5/6/2026) first / $2.00 for each legal description over 10 add'l (+Subdivision/condo maps $50/sheet + $2/lot or unit; copies $2.00/page certified, $1.00/page ownership & description)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Salt Lake County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Salt Lake County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Salt Lake County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Salt Lake County?
The Salt Lake County Recorder (Rashelle Hobbs) charges $45.00 per document (statewide fee under UCA 17-21-18.5, effective 5/6/2026) first / $2.00 for each legal description over 10 add'l (+Subdivision/condo maps $50/sheet + $2/lot or unit; copies $2.00/page certified, $1.00/page ownership & description), with checks payable to Salt Lake County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Salt Lake County?
Yes. Salt Lake County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Salt Lake County?
Mail recordings to Salt Lake County Recorder (Rashelle Hobbs): 2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190 ((385) 468-8145).
How can Jurably help with recording in Salt Lake County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Salt Lake County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Salt Lake County recorder in person.
Jurably in Utah
Under contract in Salt Lake County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.