Birth & Death Certificates
Hours and Locations
As of Monday, March 4, 2024, credit card payments will have an additional 2.65% fee applied, paid by the customer minimum of $1.50.
Hours
Monday – Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM*
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM*
Thursday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM*
*except holidays
Counter and Mail Requests
Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM*
Friday 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM*
*except holidays
Counter Requests Only
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM*
*except holidays
Counter Requests Only
All Utah County Health Department offices are open for in-person services. To help reduce wait times and time spent in the office, please fill out the form (below) before arriving.
If you are feeling sick, avoid visiting the office in person. Instead, call the office to ask about other ways to get help.
Vital Records Forms
*Marriage and divorce records from 1978 to 2011 for the entire state of Utah are available through the Vital Records office. For records after 2011, the Vital Records office only has Utah County records, and only through 2015.
Required ID
Identification is required for the purchase of a Utah Certificate. If you’re mailing your request, send a clear, enlarged copy of the front of your ID. Requests without ID will be sent back.
If requesting a certificate for a relative, proof of your relationship, such as a birth or marriage certificate, may be required.
List of Acceptable Identification
Filing a Death Certificate
Utah law allows families to care for their dead without using a licensed funeral director. Families that do not use a funeral director must file a death certificate and comply with state laws and rules regarding the disposition of human remains.
To start a death certificate, contact the local health department in the county where the death occurred, or reach out to the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics for guidance.
For more details, visit: https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/death
If the death occurred in Utah County, you can contact the Utah County Health Department Office of Vital Records at 801-851-7005.
Related Links
Apostille
Archive Center
Establishing Paternity
Marriage Licenses
Passports
Social Security
Utah State Office of Vital Records
US citizens born abroad
US citizens death abroad
Where to write for other states
Information about FEMA assistance with COVID-19 related funeral costs