Murray Death Index
The Murray death index covers vital records for one of Salt Lake County's established cities. Murray death records are managed by Salt Lake County Health, with the Salt Lake Public Health Center in Salt Lake City being the closest office for most Murray residents. The death index spans from 1905 to the present. Murray City does not maintain vital records directly but does keep cemetery records for the Murray City Cemetery. This page covers every way to search and request Murray death index records, from in-person visits to online ordering.
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Murray Death Index Records
The Murray death index holds records from 1905 forward. Each death certificate entry 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. Murray was incorporated in 1902, making it one of the older cities in Salt Lake County. This means Murray death records go back to the very beginning of Utah's statewide death registration system in 1905, with some locally held records potentially going back even earlier.
Salt Lake County Health holds certified copies of all Murray death records and all other Utah deaths from 1905 to the present. Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, records less than 50 years old are restricted to authorized requesters. After the 50-year mark, records become fully public. Murray City directs residents to Salt Lake County Health for all vital records requests. The city maintains its own cemetery records, which are separate from the state death index.
Note: Murray City Cemetery records held by the city can help confirm burial dates and locations for Murray residents, even when the state death index entry is restricted.
Search Murray Death Records
Searching the Murray death index depends on the age of the record and your purpose. Recent certified records require contacting Salt Lake County Health or the Utah Office of Vital Records. Historical records older than 50 years are open to the public through the Utah State Archives and FamilySearch.
In-person requests at Salt Lake County Health provide the fastest results. The Salt Lake Public Health Center at 610 South 200 East in Salt Lake City is the closest county health office for most Murray residents. Same-day in-person service is available. The Salt Lake County Health vital records page lists all office locations, hours, and required documents. For online ordering, the SILVER portal at vitalrecords.utah.gov is available 24 hours a day. VitalChek at vitalchek.com provides a third option with expedited processing for an additional service fee.
For historical research, the FamilySearch Utah death certificate collection includes Salt Lake County records from 1904 through the 1960s. These are free to search. The Utah State Archives database covers the same period and includes scanned images for many records. The Murray City Cemetery records through the city's website at murray.utah.gov are a useful supplement for confirming burial details and death dates.
Salt Lake County Health for Murray
Salt Lake County Health is the primary local source for Murray death records. The Salt Lake Public Health Center at 610 South 200 East, Salt Lake City UT 84111 is the most convenient office for Murray residents. Phone: (385) 468-4230. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The county operates two additional offices that Murray residents can also use. The South Redwood Public Health Center at 7971 South 1825 West, West Jordan (phone: 385-468-5312) and the Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center at 4535 South 5600 West, West Valley City (phone: 385-468-3712) both serve the same records as the Salt Lake location. Any county health office can issue a certified copy of any Utah death certificate from 1905 to the present. You are not required to visit the office nearest to where the death occurred.
The fee is $30 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. In-person payment accepts cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard. Mail-order payment must be by check or money order. Bring a completed request form, a valid photo ID, and proof of relationship for restricted records. Applications are available on the Salt Lake County Health website.
Murray City and the Murray Death Index
The Murray City website directs residents seeking death records to Salt Lake County Health and provides access to Murray City Cemetery records, which can supplement the Murray death index for burial and death date research.
Murray City maintains cemetery records through its website. These records are a useful complement to the official Murray death index held by Salt Lake County Health.
Murray City Cemetery Records
Murray City maintains its own cemetery records separate from the state death index. The Murray City Cemetery records are available through the city at murray.utah.gov. These records include burial dates, plot locations, and often the name of the deceased and the date of death. Cemetery records are a valuable cross-reference for researchers who need to verify death dates when the state certificate itself is unavailable or restricted.
Cemetery records are not certified death certificates. They cannot substitute for a certified copy when a legal document is required. However, they do provide independent confirmation of burial information that can help narrow a search in the state death index. For families researching Murray's history, cemetery records often extend back further in time than the state system and may document deaths from the early 1900s or even the late 1800s.
The Utah State Archives also holds some Murray-area burial and cemetery records as part of its broader Salt Lake County collection. These are accessible through the archive's online search tool at no cost for records older than 50 years.
Note: Cemetery records and death index entries should always be compared together when doing family research. Discrepancies in names or dates between the two sources can point to transcription errors worth investigating further.
Getting Murray Death Certificates
A certified Murray death certificate costs $30 for the first copy. Each additional copy is $10 when ordered at the same time. These fees apply at Salt Lake County Health and at the Utah Office of Vital Records.
To request a certified copy, provide the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the county of death. For records less than 50 years old, add a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of your relationship to the deceased. Authorized requesters include the deceased's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and legal representatives. Each relationship requires different proof documents. A spouse needs a marriage certificate. A child needs their own birth certificate naming the deceased as a parent.
Mail orders go to the Utah Office of Vital Records at PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012. Phone: (801) 538-6105. Online ordering through SILVER at vitalrecords.utah.gov or through VitalChek are also options. VitalChek adds a service fee but offers expedited processing. For same-day service, visit the Salt Lake Public Health Center at 610 South 200 East in Salt Lake City in person.
Murray Death Record Access
Access to Murray death records is governed by Utah law. Records less than 50 years old are restricted. Only authorized immediate family members and legal representatives can obtain certified copies. After 50 years, records become public and any person can request them.
Authorized requesters must show valid government-issued photo ID and proof of their relationship to the deceased. A driver's license or passport qualifies as primary ID. Government-issued documents other than a driver's license or passport serve as secondary ID. The type of relationship proof varies by requester. Grandchildren must trace their connection through two generations of documents. Legal representatives such as attorneys must show written authority from a court or the estate.
Under Utah Code 63G-2, GRAMA sets the legal framework for all public records requests in Utah. Government agencies, courts, and law enforcement can access restricted Murray death records for official purposes without meeting the family relationship requirement. Researchers with a documented legal need may apply under GRAMA provisions but must provide a written explanation of their purpose. Each such request is reviewed individually by the records office before access is granted.
Records older than 50 years are fully public. Genealogists, historians, journalists, and the general public all have equal access. The 50-year period runs from the date of death, not the date of the record's creation or filing.
Note: Murray City Cemetery records are publicly accessible and are not subject to the 50-year restriction that applies to state death certificates.
Salt Lake County Death Records
Murray is located in Salt Lake County. Salt Lake County Health processes death records for Murray and all surrounding communities. 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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