Taylorsville Death Records
The Taylorsville death index covers vital records for one of Salt Lake County's most populated cities. Death records for Taylorsville residents are maintained by Salt Lake County Health. The county holds certified copies for all Utah deaths from 1905 to the present. Taylorsville is also home to the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner, which investigates a large share of all deaths in the state each year. This page explains where to search the Taylorsville death index, how to order records, and what rules govern access.
Taylorsville Quick Facts
Taylorsville Death Index Records
The Taylorsville death index contains records from 1905 forward. Each death certificate entry typically includes the decedent's full name, date of death, place of death, age, date of birth, cause of death, parents' names, spouse's name, occupation, and burial location. The level of detail varies depending on when the record was created. Earlier records may have fewer fields. Taylorsville was incorporated in 1996, so many of its death records predate the city itself and are filed under the unincorporated Salt Lake County designation.
Salt Lake County Health is the local authority for the Taylorsville death index. The county office holds certified copies of all Utah deaths from 1905 to the present. Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, death records within 50 years of the death date are restricted. Only immediate family members and those with a documented legal need can obtain certified copies during that period. After 50 years, records are public and anyone can request a copy.
Note: Taylorsville death records from before 1996 are filed as Salt Lake County records, since the city did not exist as an incorporated municipality until that year.
Search Taylorsville Death Records
Searching the Taylorsville death index begins with knowing what you need. Certified copies of recent records require going through Salt Lake County Health or the Utah Office of Vital Records. Historical records older than 50 years are publicly available and can be searched through the Utah State Archives or FamilySearch.
For historical records, the FamilySearch Utah death certificate collection is free to search and covers certificates from 1904 through the mid-20th century. Many records include scanned images of original documents.
Salt Lake County Health Department for Taylorsville
Salt Lake County Health operates three public health centers where Taylorsville residents can request death records in person. All three locations serve the same records. You can visit any office regardless of where in Salt Lake County the death occurred.
The Salt Lake Public Health Center at 610 South 200 East, Salt Lake City is the location closest to central Taylorsville. The phone number is (385) 468-4230. The South Redwood Public Health Center at 7971 South 1825 West in West Jordan is another option, especially for residents in the southern part of Taylorsville. Its phone number is (385) 468-5312. The Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center serves West Valley City at 4535 South 5600 West. All offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Same-day in-person service is available at all three locations when you bring the required documents.
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. Mail orders require a check or money order. The Salt Lake County Health vital records page provides order forms and detailed instructions for each request method.
Note: Salt Lake County Health can issue certified copies for any Utah death from 1905 forward, not only those that occurred within Salt Lake County.
Utah Medical Examiner in Taylorsville
Taylorsville is the home of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner. The office investigates approximately 35 percent of all deaths in Utah each year. In 2023, that amounted to nearly 8,000 cases. The medical examiner determines the cause and manner of death for cases that require investigation. Cause of death refers to the medical reason the person died. Manner of death refers to the classification: accident, homicide, suicide, natural, or undetermined.
Utah uses a statewide medical examiner system, which is one of only 11 states to do so. This means the Taylorsville office has authority throughout the entire state of Utah, not just Salt Lake County. The office is accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. It also provides identification services for unidentified remains. When the medical examiner investigates a death, the resulting report becomes part of the official death record and may be referenced in the death certificate.
The medical examiner's findings are incorporated into the death certificate filed with the Utah Office of Vital Records. Families seeking certified copies of death certificates for medically examined cases follow the same process as any other death record request. The Deseret News has covered the scope of the medical examiner's work in Taylorsville and its statewide impact.
Utah Medical Examiner and Taylorsville Death Records
A Deseret News report covers the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner's operations in Taylorsville and its role in investigating thousands of deaths across Utah each year.
The medical examiner office in Taylorsville handles cases from across the state. Its findings are reflected in official Utah death certificates that become part of the statewide death index.
Getting Taylorsville Death Certificates
A certified death certificate for a Taylorsville resident costs $30 for the first copy. Each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10. 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 where the death occurred. For records less than 50 years old, include valid government-issued photo ID and proof of your relationship to the deceased. Acceptable relationship proof includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, adoption papers, or legal documents.
Online orders through VitalChek are accepted for Taylorsville residents and carry an additional service fee. Mail orders go to the Utah Office of Vital Records at PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012. Phone: (801) 538-6105. For the fastest results, visit a Salt Lake County Health office in person with your documents ready.
Taylorsville Death Record Access
Access rules for Taylorsville death records are set by Utah law. Records less than 50 years old are restricted. Only the deceased's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and legal representatives may obtain certified copies. Each requester must present valid government-issued photo ID and proof of their relationship.
Under Utah Code 63G-2, the Government Records Access and Management Act, government agencies and law enforcement can access restricted records for official purposes. Medical researchers and others with a documented legal need may apply for access under specific provisions of GRAMA. Requests that fall outside the standard family requester category must include a written explanation of need and are reviewed by the office that holds the records.
Records older than 50 years are public. Any person can request a copy without proving a relationship. Genealogists, journalists, historians, and the general public all have equal access to records past the 50-year mark. The 50-year period runs from the date of death.
Note: Informational copies are not accepted by courts or government agencies and should not be confused with certified copies.
Salt Lake County Death Records
Taylorsville is located in Salt Lake County. Salt Lake County Health processes death records for Taylorsville 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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