Orem Death Index Records
The Orem death index is part of the Utah statewide vital records system maintained by the Utah Office of Vital Records. Orem is in Utah County, and local death certificate services are provided by Utah County Health at 151 South University Avenue in Provo. Online searches of the Orem death index are available through the Utah Burials Search tool, the FamilySearch Utah Death Index for 1905 to 1951, and other free databases. Certified copies can be ordered in person, online through SILVER or VitalChek, or by mail. This page covers every method and what to expect at each step.
Orem Quick Facts
Orem Death Index Records
The Orem death index includes records of deaths registered in Orem and throughout Utah County from 1905 to the present. The index is maintained at the state level by the Utah Office of Vital Records. Local access is provided through Utah County Health. Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, Orem death records created within the past 50 years are restricted. Records older than 50 years are public and accessible to anyone under Utah Code 63G-2.
Each Orem death record typically includes the decedent's full name, date of death, place of death, age, cause of death, parents' names, spouse's name, occupation, and place of burial. The amount of information in any individual record depends on when it was created. Modern records are generally more complete than older ones. The Utah Death Index for 1905 to 1951 is searchable online and includes Orem-area records from Utah County.
Orem City Recorder keeps some city-level administrative records at 56 North State Street, Orem, with a phone of (801) 229-7298. However, official death certificates are handled by Utah County Health and the state OVR, not by the city recorder. For GRAMA requests related to city records, the Orem City Recorder's office handles requests with a typical turnaround of 5 to 10 business days. Vital record requests go through the county or state health offices.
Note: The Utah Burials Search is an online tool that indexes cemetery burial data from across Utah, including cemeteries in the Orem area, and can help researchers find burial locations associated with death index records.
Search Orem Death Records Online
Orem death records can be searched through several free and paid tools depending on the age of the record. For recent certified copies, the SILVER portal at the Utah Office of Vital Records is the primary resource. SILVER accepts online requests 24 hours a day and processes them electronically. For historical research, free databases from FamilySearch and the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov are good starting points.
The FamilySearch Utah Death Index covers 1905 to 1951 and includes searchable entries for Orem and Utah County. FamilySearch also has Utah Death Records from 1888 to 1946 and Utah Death Certificates from 1904 to 1956 with images. The Social Security Death Index covers Orem deaths from 1962 onward. These free collections cover a wide range of the 20th century and are a practical first step before ordering a certified copy.
Online ordering through VitalChek for Utah County Health is available for Orem residents who need expedited processing. VitalChek charges an additional service fee. For in-person requests, visit Utah County Health at 151 South University Avenue, Suite 1100, Provo, UT 84601. Mail requests go to the Utah Office of Vital Records at PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012.
To submit any request, you need the decedent's full name and date of death. For restricted records, include your photo ID and relationship proof. For older public records, just the name and date are needed.
Utah County Health Department for Orem
Utah County Health at 151 South University Avenue, Suite 1100, Provo, UT 84601, serves Orem and all of Utah County for death certificate requests. This office holds and issues certified copies of death records for any Utah death from 1905 to the present. Orem residents do not need to visit a separate local office. The Utah County Health Department is the correct office for all Orem death index requests made in person.
To request a record in person, bring a valid government-issued photo ID. If the record is less than 50 years old, also bring proof of your relationship to the deceased. Accepted documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, adoption papers, or legal documents. Staff can retrieve records by name and date and provide certified copies the same day. The first certified copy costs $30. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is $10.
The Utah County Health Department also processes mail requests. Include your completed form, a photo ID copy, proof of relationship if needed, and payment by check or money order. The Orem area does not have a separate local health office. All county vital records services for Orem are handled through the Provo office. Online ordering through VitalChek or SILVER is available for Orem residents who cannot travel to Provo.
Regional Health Resources Near Orem
The Central Utah Public Health vital records page shows how regional health districts are organized across Utah, providing context for understanding which agency serves Orem and surrounding Utah County communities.
While Orem is served by Utah County Health rather than Central Utah Public Health, this resource illustrates the regional structure of Utah's vital records system and can help researchers identify the correct agency when searching death records across county lines near Orem.
Getting Orem Death Certificates
Getting a certified Orem death certificate requires knowing which office to contact and what to bring. Utah County Health at 151 South University Avenue, Provo is the in-person option. SILVER and VitalChek handle online orders. Mail requests go to the Utah OVR in Salt Lake City. All three channels lead to the same certified copy, just through different paths and at different speeds.
The fee for a certified Orem death certificate is $30 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy. These fees are set by Utah statute and do not vary by city or county. Third-party services like VitalChek charge an extra service fee on top of the $30 state fee. For the lowest total cost, in-person or mail requests through the county or state are preferable to third-party ordering services.
For requests, you need the decedent's full legal name, the date of death, and the place of death if known. For restricted records from the past 50 years, also submit your photo ID and a document proving your relationship. Acceptable relationships include spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild. Legal representatives must show a court order or letter of authorization. All submitted documents should be copies. Send payment to the state office by check or money order payable to Utah Vital Records. For questions, call the Utah OVR at (801) 538-6105.
Historical Death Records in Orem
Orem was incorporated in 1919, but the land had residents well before that. Historical death records for the Orem area go back into the pioneer era of the mid-1800s. Utah County death records from 1847 to 1966 are available through Ancestry. Utah Death and Burials records from 1888 to 1946 are accessible on FamilySearch. Utah Death Certificates from 1904 to 1956 are digitized on FamilySearch with images. These collections cover the full early history of the Orem area within Utah County.
Veterans buried in Utah cemeteries, including those serving the Orem area, are listed in a genealogical index at FamilySearch. Utah Cemetery Inventory records from 1847 to 1950 include burial information. The Utah County Cemetery Index at Ancestry covers 1840 to 1990. These burial records can help verify dates of death and connect individuals to death certificates in the state index. The Orem Cemetery holds veterans among its burials and has a list accessible through city resources.
The Utah State Archives holds death certificates for the Orem area for records older than 50 years, with online index access and many digitized images. Their database is searchable by name, year, and county at no cost. These records are public and available to anyone. The Social Security Death Index adds coverage for Orem deaths from 1962 forward. Cross-referencing multiple databases increases the chance of finding a complete picture for historical research.
Note: Some early Orem death records include church affiliation data from LDS church sources that can supplement official state death certificates for family history research.
Orem Death Record Access Rules
Access to Orem death records follows Utah state law. Records within the past 50 years are restricted to immediate family members and their authorized representatives. The authorized requester list includes the deceased's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Legal representatives acting for these family members may also submit requests if they provide documentation of their authority.
Each requester for a restricted Orem death record must provide two things: valid government-issued photo ID and proof of their relationship to the deceased. The type of proof depends on the relationship. A child requesting a parent's record provides a birth certificate. A spouse provides a marriage certificate. An adopted child provides adoption papers. Attorneys or estate administrators provide a copy of the relevant legal document, such as letters testamentary or a power of attorney.
Records older than 50 years are public records under Utah Code 63G-2. Anyone can request these records. No proof of relationship is required. Researchers, historians, and the general public can obtain certified copies of Orem death records older than 50 years using the same request forms and ordering channels, just without the relationship documentation. Government agencies may access restricted records for official purposes. For GRAMA-based requests, contact the Utah Office of Vital Records for guidance on the applicable access provisions.
Utah County Death Records
Orem is in Utah County. The Utah County Health Department handles death certificates for Orem and all surrounding Utah County communities. Visit the Utah County death records page for more on county resources, fees, and the county-level death index.
Nearby Utah Cities
Neighboring Utah County cities share the same county health department for death records. Select a nearby city to learn about its death index resources.