Herriman Death Records
The Herriman death index covers vital records for one of Salt Lake County's fastest-growing cities. Death records for Herriman residents are managed by Salt Lake County Health. The South Redwood Public Health Center in West Jordan is the closest office for most Herriman residents. The death index runs from 1905 to the present. Certified copies are available in person, by mail, and through the SILVER online ordering portal. Herriman City does not maintain vital records directly. This guide explains where to go and what you will need to request Herriman death records.
Herriman Quick Facts
Herriman Death Index Records
The Herriman death index holds records from 1905 forward. Each death certificate typically includes the full name of the deceased, date of death, county of death, age, date of birth, cause of death, parents' names, spouse's name, occupation, and burial location. Herriman was incorporated in 1999. Deaths recorded before that date in the Herriman area appear under unincorporated Salt Lake County records. All of these records are accessible through Salt Lake County Health.
Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, death records within 50 years of the death date are restricted. Access is limited to immediate family members and others with a documented legal need. After 50 years, records become public and can be requested by anyone without proof of relationship. The Utah State Archives holds historical records older than 50 years and provides online access to many index entries at no cost.
Herriman City does not maintain death records. The city website at herriman.gov directs residents to Salt Lake County Health for all vital records requests. This is the standard arrangement for cities in Salt Lake County.
Note: Salt Lake County Health can issue certified copies for any Utah death from 1905 to the present, not just those that occurred within Herriman city limits.
Search Herriman Death Records
Searching the Herriman death index depends on what type of record you need and how old it is. Certified copies of recent records are available through Salt Lake County Health or the Utah Office of Vital Records. Historical records older than 50 years are public and can be searched through the Utah State Archives or FamilySearch.
The fastest online option is the SILVER portal operated by the Utah Office of Vital Records. SILVER is available 24 hours a day and allows you to order certified copies with account verification. You will need the decedent's name, date of death, and proof of your identity and relationship if the record is less than 50 years old. The Utah OVR website at vitalrecords.utah.gov provides full instructions. Online ordering is also available through VitalChek, which is an authorized third-party service with expedited shipping options.
For older records, FamilySearch has indexed many Utah death certificates from 1904 through the 1960s. These records are free to search and include records for the Herriman area and surrounding Salt Lake County communities. The Utah State Archives database is another free resource for historical death index entries.
South Redwood Public Health Center for Herriman
The South Redwood Public Health Center is the closest Salt Lake County Health office for most Herriman residents. It is located at 7971 South 1825 West, West Jordan UT 84088. The phone number is (385) 468-5312. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Same-day in-person service is available when you bring the required documents.
The office can issue certified copies of death records for any Utah death from 1905 to the present. You do not have to have the death occur in Herriman or even in Salt Lake County. The fee is $30 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Payment in person can be made by cash, check, money order, Visa, or Mastercard.
Salt Lake County Health also maintains two other public health centers. The Salt Lake Public Health Center at 610 South 200 East, Salt Lake City (phone: 385-468-4230) and the Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center at 4535 South 5600 West, West Valley City (phone: 385-468-3712) are both options for Herriman residents willing to travel farther. All three offices serve the same records. The Salt Lake County vital records order page provides maps and order instructions for each location.
Utah Office of Vital Records for Herriman Death Index
The Utah Office of Vital Records provides statewide access to death records for Herriman residents, including online ordering through SILVER and mail-order service through the state office in Salt Lake City.
The Utah OVR holds all state death records from 1905 onward and accepts mail orders and online requests from Herriman residents who cannot visit a county health office in person.
Getting Death Certificates in Herriman
A certified Herriman death certificate costs $30 for the first copy. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is $10. These fees apply at Salt Lake County Health and at the Utah Office of Vital Records.
To request a certified copy, you must provide the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the county where the death was registered. For records less than 50 years old, you must also provide a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of your relationship to the deceased. The deceased's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren are all authorized requesters. Legal representatives with documented authority, such as attorneys handling an estate, may also request records. Each relationship type requires different proof documents. A child requesting a parent's record needs their own birth certificate. A spouse needs a marriage certificate.
Mail orders to the Utah OVR go to PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012. Phone: (801) 538-6105. Immediate family can request by mail or online through SILVER. Online orders through VitalChek add a service fee but typically process faster than mail orders. For the quickest results, visit the South Redwood Public Health Center in person.
Note: The Utah OVR does not have a public counter. All state office requests must be submitted by mail or online.
Historical Death Records in Herriman
Herriman was incorporated in 1999, but the land was settled much earlier. Deaths in the Herriman area before 1999 appear in Salt Lake County records. State death registration began in 1905. Records from before that date exist in limited form through the Utah State Archives. These older records were created by local and church authorities before the state system began.
The Utah State Archives holds records older than 50 years and provides free online searching through its database. Many Salt Lake County records from the early 20th century are represented in the archive's collection. Researchers studying the Herriman area's history can search by name, date range, and county. Some records include scanned images of original death certificates.
FamilySearch has digitized many Utah death certificates from 1904 through the 1960s. The FamilySearch Utah death certificate collection is free to use and includes records from the Salt Lake County area. Cross-referencing the FamilySearch index with the Utah State Archives database can help fill gaps in research spanning multiple generations.
VitalChek for Herriman Death Certificate Orders
The VitalChek Utah death certificates page provides Herriman residents with an authorized online option for ordering certified death records from the state system.
VitalChek is an authorized ordering service for Utah death certificates. Herriman residents can use VitalChek to order certified copies online with expedited shipping options when time is critical.
Herriman Death Record Access
Access to Herriman death records is governed by Utah law. Records less than 50 years old are restricted to authorized requesters. This includes the deceased's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and legal representatives. Each requester must present valid government-issued photo ID and proof of their relationship to the deceased.
Under Utah Code 63G-2, the Government Records Access and Management Act sets the framework for all public records requests in Utah. GRAMA defines which records are restricted, who may access them, and under what conditions. Government agencies, courts, and law enforcement can access restricted records for official purposes. Others with a documented legal need may apply for access but must explain their purpose in writing.
Records older than 50 years from the death date are fully public. Any person can request a certified copy or index information without proving a relationship. Genealogists, historians, and members of the general public all have equal access to these older records. The 50-year period is measured from the date of death, not the date the certificate was issued.
Note: The 50-year rule applies to the death date. A person who died in 1974 has a public record as of 2024.
Salt Lake County Death Records
Herriman is located in Salt Lake County. Salt Lake County Health processes all death records for Herriman residents. For full details on Salt Lake County death records, office locations, fees, and resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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