South Jordan Death Records
South Jordan death records are part of the Utah statewide death index maintained by the Utah Office of Vital Records. South Jordan is a rapidly growing city in the southern part of Salt Lake County. The South Redwood Public Health Center at 7971 South 1825 West in West Jordan is the Salt Lake County Health office closest to many South Jordan residents. Certified death certificates can be obtained in person, by mail, or online through SILVER or VitalChek. Records go back to 1905 for all Utah deaths. This page covers how to search the South Jordan death index and what to expect at each step.
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South Jordan Death Index Records
The South Jordan death index is part of the Utah statewide vital records system. All deaths in South Jordan are registered with Salt Lake County Health and the Utah Office of Vital Records. The index covers Utah deaths from 1905 to the present. Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, South Jordan death records created within the past 50 years are restricted to immediate family members and authorized representatives. Records older than 50 years are public under Utah Code 63G-2.
South Jordan was incorporated in 1935 and has grown from a small farming community into one of Utah's largest cities. Death records for the South Jordan area exist throughout the statewide registration period and also through supplemental county-level records from the early 20th century. Historical records for this area would have been filed under Salt Lake County or unincorporated areas before the city's incorporation. Researchers looking for deaths before 1935 should search Salt Lake County records broadly.
Each South Jordan death record in the state index typically includes the full name of the deceased, date and place of death, age, cause of death, parents' names, spouse's name if applicable, occupation, and place of burial. The detail in any individual record depends on when it was created. Records from the 1990s and later are generally more complete than those from the early 1900s. Both the state and county maintain linked indexes that draw from the same underlying registration data.
Note: South Jordan death records older than 50 years are public and held at the Utah State Archives, searchable online with no proof of relationship required.
Search South Jordan Death Records
Searching South Jordan death records starts with knowing the right resource for your time period. For certified copies of recent records, the SILVER system at the Utah Office of Vital Records is available 24 hours a day. For historical searches, the Utah State Archives and FamilySearch offer free access to South Jordan death records older than 50 years. Online ordering through VitalChek at vitalchek.com provides expedited service for South Jordan residents who need a certified copy quickly.
The FamilySearch Utah Death Certificates collection includes records from 1904 to 1956 with images, searchable by name and county at no cost. The Utah Death Index for 1905 to 1951 is also on FamilySearch. The Social Security Death Index provides coverage for South Jordan deaths from 1962 onward. Cross-referencing these free databases before ordering a certified copy can confirm you have found the correct record before paying the certificate fee.
The state OVR is at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone (801) 538-6105. The mailing address for requests is PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012. Mail requests must include the decedent's name, date of death, your name, relationship, a copy of your photo ID, proof of relationship if the record is restricted, and payment by check or money order. Include "ATTN: VITAL RECORDS" if mailing to a Salt Lake County Health office.
For in-person requests, visit the Salt Lake County Health vital records order page for office locations, hours, and directions. South Jordan residents are not limited to the South Redwood office. Any Salt Lake County Health location can provide records for any Utah death from 1905 to the present.
South Redwood Public Health Center
The South Redwood Public Health Center at 7971 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088 is the Salt Lake County Health office that serves the South Jordan area. The phone number for vital records is (385) 468-5312. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This office issues certified copies of death records for any Utah death from 1905 to the present and provides same-day in-person service when you bring the required documents.
In-person payment options at the South Redwood Public Health Center include cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard. Mail orders must be paid by check or money order only. The first certified copy of a South Jordan death certificate costs $30. Each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10. These fees are set by Utah statute and apply at all Salt Lake County Health office locations.
To request a record in person, bring a valid government-issued photo ID. If the record is within the past 50 years, also bring proof of your relationship to the deceased. Acceptable documents include birth certificates for parent-child relationships, marriage certificates for spouses, and legal documents for attorneys or estate administrators. If you have any questions before visiting, call (385) 468-5312 to confirm what you need to bring for your specific request.
Note: South Jordan residents can also use the Salt Lake Public Health Center at 610 South 200 East in Salt Lake City or the Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center in West Valley City. All three offices provide the same death record services.
Getting South Jordan Death Certificates
Getting a certified South Jordan death certificate involves choosing between in-person, online, or mail-in ordering. In-person visits to the South Redwood Public Health Center or any Salt Lake County Health office provide same-day service. Online orders through SILVER at vitalrecords.utah.gov or through VitalChek at vitalchek.com are processed electronically and mailed. Mail requests to the state OVR at PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012 take the longest.
The cost is $30 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy. These fees apply statewide and do not vary by city or county. VitalChek and other third-party services charge additional service fees. For the lowest total cost, direct requests through Salt Lake County Health or the state OVR are preferable. However, if time is a factor and in-person service is not possible, expedited online ordering through VitalChek can speed up the process.
All requests require the decedent's full legal name and date of death. For restricted records, also provide your government-issued photo ID and proof of relationship. Proof of relationship must clearly show your connection to the deceased. A child provides a birth certificate. A spouse provides a marriage certificate. An estate attorney provides letters testamentary or a letter of representation. Send only copies, not original documents, when mailing a request. Call the Utah OVR at (801) 538-6105 for guidance on your specific situation.
Historical Death Records in South Jordan
South Jordan's historical death records begin with the settlement of the Jordan River valley in the mid-19th century. Before the city incorporated in 1935, deaths in this area were recorded under Salt Lake County or unincorporated jurisdictions. The Utah statewide death index from 1905 includes records from the South Jordan area throughout the registration period. Historical records going back further are available through the Utah State Archives and genealogical databases.
The Utah Death Index for 1905 to 1951 is freely searchable on FamilySearch and includes Salt Lake County records that cover the South Jordan area. Utah Death Certificates from 1904 to 1956 with images are also accessible there. For deaths from 1888 to 1946, the Utah Deaths and Burials collection at FamilySearch provides supplemental coverage. These records document the families who farmed and settled the South Jordan area before the city's incorporation and the subsequent population growth of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
The Utah State Archives holds certified death certificates for South Jordan and Salt Lake County that are older than 50 years. Their online database is searchable by name, year, and county. Many records are available as digitized images at no cost. The Social Security Death Index covers South Jordan deaths from 1962 onward. For the most complete historical picture, combining the state index, the archives database, FamilySearch collections, and SSDI gives researchers the broadest coverage.
Note: Newspaper obituaries from Salt Lake County papers are another useful resource for historical South Jordan death research, often providing family and community context beyond what appears in official death certificates.
South Jordan Death Record Access Rules
South Jordan death records from the past 50 years are restricted under Utah Code 26B-8-125. Only immediate family members and their authorized legal representatives may obtain certified copies of these records. The authorized family group includes the deceased's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Each requester must provide valid government-issued photo ID and proof of their relationship to the deceased.
Required relationship documentation depends on the connection claimed. A parent requesting a child's record provides a birth certificate or adoption papers. A sibling provides both their own birth certificate and the deceased's to show shared parents. An attorney or estate representative provides letters testamentary, a power of attorney, or a court order. All submitted documents should be copies. Do not send original documents when submitting a mail request. In-person requesters may show originals at the counter.
South Jordan death records older than 50 years are public under Utah Code 63G-2. Anyone can request these records without proving any relationship. Genealogists, historians, and members of the public have full and equal access to South Jordan death index records past the public threshold. Out-of-state requesters follow the same access rules. Government agencies and law enforcement can access restricted records for official purposes without meeting the family relationship requirement. For questions about specific access situations, call the Utah OVR at (801) 538-6105.
Salt Lake County Death Records
South Jordan is in Salt Lake County. Salt Lake County Health handles death records for South Jordan and all surrounding Salt Lake County communities. Visit the Salt Lake County death records page for more on county resources, office locations, and the county death index.
Nearby Utah Cities
Neighboring Salt Lake County cities share the same county health department network for death records. Select a city below to find death index information for that area.