West Jordan Death Records
West Jordan death records are part of the Utah statewide death index. West Jordan is one of Utah's largest cities and sits in the southern part of Salt Lake County. The South Redwood Public Health Center in West Jordan is the local Salt Lake County Health office where residents can obtain certified death certificates in person. Records cover all Utah deaths from 1905 to the present. This page explains how to search the West Jordan death index, what documents you need, and how to access both recent and historical records.
West Jordan Quick Facts
West Jordan Death Index Overview
The West Jordan death index is maintained as part of the Utah statewide vital records system. All deaths that occur in West Jordan are registered with Salt Lake County Health and forwarded to the Utah Office of Vital Records in Salt Lake City. The index spans from 1905 to the present, with older records held at the Utah State Archives. Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, records are restricted for 50 years, then become public documents accessible to anyone.
West Jordan death records typically include the full name of the person who died, the date and place of death, age, birthdate, cause of death, parents' names, spouse's name if applicable, occupation, and place of burial. The level of detail in older records may be less complete. Modern records filed after improved standardization tend to be more thorough. Both the county and state maintain separate but linked indexes.
West Jordan is part of Salt Lake County, which means residents use Salt Lake County Health offices and the state office in Salt Lake City for certified copies. The South Redwood Public Health Center at 7971 South 1825 West is the primary county office serving West Jordan. It handles in-person requests for death certificates for any Utah death from 1905 to the present, not only those from the local area.
Searching West Jordan Death Records
Searching West Jordan death records can be done online, by mail, or in person. The fastest method for recent records is the SILVER system operated by the Utah Office of Vital Records. SILVER allows you to order certified copies online any time of day. You create an account, enter the decedent's information, and submit your ID and relationship documents electronically.
For historical records, the FamilySearch Utah Death Certificates collection is a free starting point. It covers a large portion of the 20th century and includes searchable index data and scanned images of original certificates. The Utah State Archives also has a searchable online database with index information for records older than 50 years.
Mail requests go to the Utah Office of Vital Records at PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012. Include the full name, date of death, your name, relationship, a photo ID copy, proof of relationship for restricted records, and a check or money order. Online ordering through VitalChek is another option for West Jordan residents who want expedited processing without visiting an office in person.
Note: All three Salt Lake County Health office locations can provide West Jordan death records. You are not limited to the South Redwood office.
West Jordan City Cemetery and Burial Records
The West Jordan City Cemetery is maintained by the city's Parks Department and holds burial records that can supplement the death index when researching West Jordan residents.
Burial records at the West Jordan City Cemetery can help verify dates and places of death and may provide information not found in official death certificates, making them a useful research tool alongside the West Jordan death index.
South Redwood Public Health Center
The South Redwood Public Health Center is the Salt Lake County Health office that serves West Jordan. It is located at 7971 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088. 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 certificates for any death registered in Utah from 1905 to the present. Same-day service is available for in-person requests. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard. The first certified copy costs $30, and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10.
Mail orders to this office must include payment by check or money order only. Include "ATTN: VITAL RECORDS" on the outer envelope. Include your completed request form, a copy of your government-issued photo ID, and proof of relationship to the deceased if the record is less than 50 years old. The Salt Lake County vital records order page provides downloadable forms and complete instructions.
Finding the South Redwood Vital Records Office
The MapQuest location page for South Redwood Public Health Center provides directions and map information for the West Jordan vital records office serving the death index.
West Jordan residents can use the mapped location to plan their visit to the South Redwood Public Health Center, where certified copies of death records are available same-day Monday through Friday.
West Jordan City Cemetery Records
West Jordan maintains its own city cemetery through the Parks Department. The cemetery keeps burial records that can be useful for death research. While not the same as official death certificates from the state index, burial records can confirm dates of death, identify family plots, and sometimes provide additional biographical information not in the state record.
To request information from West Jordan City Cemetery, contact the Parks Department directly. Cemetery records are kept separately from vital records and are not part of the Salt Lake County Health system. If you are researching a West Jordan death and the official death certificate does not have all the information you need, the cemetery may have supplemental data on burial dates, plot locations, and next-of-kin contacts.
Burial records can also help confirm whether a death record you found in the state index matches the person you are researching. Cross-referencing the name, date, and place with a burial record at West Jordan City Cemetery adds a second source of confirmation for genealogical and legal research purposes.
Note: Burial records at city cemeteries are separate from the Utah death index and have their own request process through the city rather than the health department.
Getting Death Certificates in West Jordan
West Jordan residents have three options for getting a certified death certificate. The in-person option at the South Redwood Public Health Center is the fastest. Online ordering through SILVER at the Utah Office of Vital Records website or through VitalChek is available for those who prefer not to visit an office. Mail-in requests sent to the Utah OVR at PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012 take longer to process.
The fee for a certified West Jordan death certificate is $30 for the first copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $10. These fees apply at all three Salt Lake County Health locations and through the state office. The same fees apply whether you order in person, online, or by mail, though third-party ordering services like VitalChek charge an additional processing fee on top of the certificate cost.
To complete your request, you need the decedent's full name and date of death. For records within the past 50 years, provide your own photo ID and a document showing your relationship to the person who died. Mail payments to the state office must be by check or money order made payable to Utah Vital Records. For questions, call the Utah Office of Vital Records at (801) 538-6105.
Who Can Access West Jordan Death Records
Access to West Jordan death records within the past 50 years is restricted under Utah law. Only authorized individuals can request certified copies of these records. Authorized requesters include the deceased's immediate family members: spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Legal representatives of the estate and attorneys acting on behalf of authorized family members can also request records if they show appropriate legal documentation.
Each requester must provide valid government-issued photo ID along with proof of their relationship. The type of proof required depends on the relationship. A child requesting a parent's record must present a birth certificate. A spouse must show a marriage certificate. Adopted children must provide adoption papers. Legal guardians must show their legal appointment documents.
West Jordan death records that are more than 50 years old are public records under Utah Code 63G-2. No proof of relationship is needed for these records. Any person, regardless of their connection to the deceased, can request a certified copy or index information. Researchers, historians, and genealogists may access these records freely. Out-of-state requesters follow the same rules as Utah residents.
Government agencies and law enforcement may access restricted West Jordan death records for official purposes without the family relationship requirement. Medical researchers and others with a specific legal need may apply to the Office of Vital Records for special access under provisions of GRAMA.
Salt Lake County Death Records
West Jordan is in Salt Lake County. The county health department processes death records for West Jordan and surrounding communities. Visit the Salt Lake County death records page for more information on county-level resources, office locations, and fees.
Nearby Utah Cities
Neighboring cities in Salt Lake County share the same county health department for death records. Select a city below to learn about its specific death index resources.