Eagle Mountain Death Records
The Eagle Mountain death index is part of the Utah County vital records system. Eagle Mountain is one of the fastest-growing cities in Utah, and death records for its residents are handled by Utah County Health and the Utah Office of Vital Records. All records from 1905 to the present are available for certified copy requests. Historical records for Eagle Mountain's predecessors in the area can be found at the Utah State Archives. This guide covers every way to access Eagle Mountain death records, the costs involved, and what sources exist for genealogical research.
Eagle Mountain Quick Facts
Eagle Mountain Death Index Records
Death records for Eagle Mountain residents are part of the Utah County death index. Utah County Health maintains records from 1905 forward and can issue certified copies for any death registered in the state during that period. Each record in the death index includes the full legal name of the deceased, date of death, place of death, age, date of birth, parents' names, spouse, occupation, cause of death, and burial information. Earlier entries from the first decades of state registration may be less detailed, as data collection methods improved over time.
Eagle Mountain was incorporated as a city in 1996, making it relatively young compared to most Utah communities. Before incorporation, the land was largely undeveloped desert west of Utah Lake. As a result, the Eagle Mountain death index covers a shorter span of local history than older cities in Utah County. Residents with family history predating the city itself may need to search neighboring communities such as Cedar Fort or Fairfield, which share the western Utah County area.
Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, death records are restricted for 50 years after the date of death. Authorized requesters during that period include the spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal guardians, and legal representatives of the deceased. After 50 years, any person may request a copy without proving a relationship. The Utah State Archives holds older records and provides free online index access to historical entries.
Search Eagle Mountain Death Records
Searching Eagle Mountain death records can be done in person, by mail, or online. For records within the last 50 years, Utah County Health is the primary source. The office is at 151 S University Ave, Provo, UT 84601. For records older than 50 years, the Utah State Archives and genealogy platforms like FamilySearch offer free searching. FamilySearch has indexed Utah County death records from 1904 through 1964.
Online ordering is available through the SILVER system at the Utah Office of Vital Records website. SILVER accepts orders 24 hours a day. You will need the name of the deceased and the approximate date of death. Restricted records require a photo ID and relationship documentation upload. For open records more than 50 years old, no additional documentation is needed beyond the basic request details.
VitalChek is an authorized third-party ordering service for Utah death certificates, including those for Eagle Mountain. The Utah County Health Department on VitalChek accepts credit card orders online. VitalChek charges an additional service fee. Processing time is generally faster than mail but slower than in-person requests at Utah County Health.
Utah County Health Department
Utah County Health serves as the local vital records authority for Eagle Mountain and all other Utah County cities. The office at 151 S University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 handles death certificate requests, among other vital records services. Staff can issue certified copies of death records for any Utah death from 1905 forward. Eagle Mountain residents do not need to travel to a specific branch; the main Utah County Health office can access records statewide.
Death certificates cost $30 for the first copy. Each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10. These fees are fixed by state statute. In-person payment options typically include cash, check, and money order. Mail orders require a check or money order. Credit card payments are accepted through online ordering platforms like SILVER and VitalChek.
Utah County is a large, high-population county. The health office handles requests from Provo, Orem, Eagle Mountain, and many other communities. Call ahead to confirm current hours and any specific requirements before visiting. Same-day service is available for most in-person requests when you bring all required documents.
Note: Utah County Health also issues certified copies of birth certificates, marriage records, and other vital records. A single visit can cover multiple records if needed.
Utah State Archives and Eagle Mountain Death Records
The Utah State Archives is an important source for older Eagle Mountain death index records and other historical Utah County vital records that have passed the 50-year public access threshold.
The Archives provides free online searching of many historical index entries. Digitized images of original certificates are available for many records. In-person research at the Archives facility is also available and may be helpful for complex or multi-generational research projects.
Getting Eagle Mountain Death Certificates
Certified death certificates for Eagle Mountain cost $30 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy in the same order. These fees apply whether you request in person, by mail, or online. VitalChek and SILVER may charge extra service fees on top of the state cost.
For in-person requests at Utah County Health, bring your government-issued photo ID and, if the record is less than 50 years old, proof of your relationship to the deceased. Bring original documents or certified copies of any proof of relationship documents; photocopies of proofs of relationship may not be accepted depending on office policy.
For mail requests, send a completed request form, a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID, proof of relationship if required, and a check or money order made payable to Utah County Health. Include the full name of the deceased and the date of death on the form. Mail to Utah County Health at 151 S University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 or to the Utah Office of Vital Records at PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012.
Historical Death Records in Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain's incorporation in 1996 means the city itself has a relatively short recorded history. However, the broader western Utah County region has older historical records. Cedar Fort, a neighboring community, dates to the 1850s and appears in Utah County death records from the early registration period. Researchers tracing families in the Eagle Mountain area may need to look at records from surrounding communities to find older family history.
FamilySearch has indexed Utah County death records from 1904 through 1964. While Eagle Mountain as a named city does not appear in those older records, the underlying land area was part of Utah County, and any deaths that occurred there would have been registered under the broader county system. Searching by family name rather than city name is often the most productive approach for this period.
The Utah State Archives holds records past the 50-year mark and offers online index searching. Digitized images are available for many records. In-person research at the Archives can be useful when digital records are incomplete or when contextual records like probate files or land records are needed alongside death data. Cemetery records for the area may also be found through Find A Grave or BillionGraves, which index burial data from many small rural cemeteries in western Utah County.
Note: The Social Security Death Index covers many Utah deaths after 1962 and is freely searchable online through genealogy websites. It can help confirm dates and identities when other records are incomplete.
Order Eagle Mountain Death Records Online
Eagle Mountain residents can order certified death certificates online through VitalChek for Utah County Health, an authorized ordering service for Utah vital records.
VitalChek is available 24 hours a day and accepts major credit cards. A service fee is added to the $30 state certificate cost. This option is useful for Eagle Mountain residents who cannot travel to the Utah County Health office in Provo.
Death Record Access in Eagle Mountain
Access to Eagle Mountain death records follows Utah state law. Records less than 50 years old are restricted under Utah Code 26B-8-125. Only authorized requesters may obtain certified copies of restricted records. Authorized parties include the spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal guardians, and legal representatives of the deceased.
Records more than 50 years old are fully public. No proof of relationship is required. Any person can submit a request by any method and receive a certified copy without restriction. This means genealogists and historians have open access to a growing portion of the Utah County death index as records age past the 50-year mark.
Government agencies, courts, and law enforcement can access restricted records for official purposes under Utah Code 63G-2. GRAMA establishes the legal standards for public records access in Utah. Any request denied by the Office of Vital Records may be appealed through the GRAMA process. The Office reviews each request individually and may grant or deny access based on the documented need and applicable statutes.
Utah County Death Records
Eagle Mountain is part of Utah County. Utah County Health processes death records for Eagle Mountain residents and all other Utah County communities. For complete details on Utah County death records, office contacts, and resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other Utah County cities use the same county health department for death records. Select a city below for death record information for that community.