Wasatch County Death Records

Wasatch County death records are maintained by the Wasatch County Health Department and the Utah Office of Vital Records. The Wasatch County death index includes certified death certificates for all deaths recorded in the county since 1905. Heber City is the county seat and the location of the Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor's Office at 25 North Main Street. You can request Wasatch County death records in person, by mail, or online. Records less than 50 years old are restricted to immediate family members. This page explains what the Wasatch County death index contains, how to search it, and how to obtain certified copies for legal or genealogy purposes.

What Wasatch County Death Index Records Contain

Wasatch County death certificates hold a wide range of identifying information. Each record typically shows the deceased person's complete name, date and place of death, and cause of death. Most records also include the person's date of birth, birthplace, occupation, and parents' names and birthplaces. Death certificates from the mid-twentieth century onward often add marital status, race, and the name of a surviving spouse.

The statewide collection at FamilySearch includes Utah Death Certificates from 1904 to 1956, with over 260,000 indexed images. A second collection, Utah Death and Military Death Certificates from 1904 to 1961, adds approximately 295,000 records. Utah Death Registers from 1847 to 1966 total more than 300,000 entries and include name, occupation, age, and length of residence. The Wasatch County death index entries for 1965 and 1966 appear in a separate FamilySearch catalog collection. These collections give researchers multiple overlapping sources for Wasatch County death history.

Marriage records for Wasatch County date to 1887, and birth records go back to 1898. Both are held by the Wasatch County Clerk at 25 North Main Street, Heber City, UT 84032. Probate records are handled through the county court. Together, these records form a comprehensive set of vital documents for Wasatch County genealogy research.

Note: Records prior to 1905 are not part of the state vital records system. Contact the Utah State Archives or the Wasatch County Clerk directly for pre-registration era records.

How to Search Wasatch County Death Records

The Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor's Office at 25 North Main Street, Heber City, UT 84032, phone (435) 654-3211, handles vital records requests for events recorded in Wasatch County. You may submit requests in person, by mail, or online. The Utah Office of Vital Records also accepts requests for any Utah County death record and processes them at the statewide level. That office is at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone (801) 538-6105, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

The fastest route to historical records is through FamilySearch or the Utah State Archives. Both are free and accessible online. FamilySearch offers indexed, searchable death certificate images for Wasatch County going back to 1904. The Utah State Archives holds digital images for all records within the 50-year public-access window. For ordering certified copies online, use VitalChek's Wasatch County page, which is the state's authorized online ordering partner. Online orders are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost less than ordering them separately later.

The image below shows the VitalChek page for the Wasatch County Health Department, where online ordering for death certificates is available around the clock.

The VitalChek Wasatch County page allows you to order certified death certificates online at any time, with secure handling of your personal information.

Wasatch County Death Certificate Office

Wasatch County was founded in 1862. Death records from 1905 onward are held by the Wasatch County Health Department and the Utah Office of Vital Records. Requests for death certificates can be made through the Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor's Office, the local health department, or the state Office of Vital Records. All three options require a completed application, valid photo ID, and proof of relationship for records less than 50 years old.

Death records in Wasatch County contain the complete name of the deceased, date of birth, date of death, and information about parents and spouse. Records are confidential for 50 years from the date of death. After 50 years, the records become public. Requests may be submitted in person at the Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor's Office, online through the Utah Office of Vital Records, or by mail. The OVR charges $30 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy.

Getting Certified Wasatch County Death Certificates

Certified Wasatch County death certificates cost $30 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Payment methods vary by office and ordering method. For online orders through VitalChek, credit and debit cards are accepted. For mail requests, a check or money order is standard. Ask the office about accepted payment forms before submitting a mail request.

A certified copy carries the official raised seal and signature of the issuing office. It is required for most legal purposes, including probate, insurance claims, property transfers, and name changes. Plain copies or photocopies are not accepted for these uses. Order as many certified copies as you expect to need when you first request the record, since the additional-copy fee of $10 is much lower than the $30 first-copy fee.

Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, access to death records less than 50 years old is restricted. Eligible requesters include the spouse, parent, child, sibling, and grandparent of the deceased. Legal guardians and authorized legal representatives may also request records with written authorization from an eligible family member. All requesters must present a valid government-issued photo ID. For records more than 50 years old, no proof of relationship is required. Those older records are public and available to any person upon request.

Note: Online ordering through VitalChek for Wasatch County is available at all hours, which is useful for requesters outside of normal business hours or located outside of Utah.

Historical Wasatch County Death Index Collections

Wasatch County's historical death records span several overlapping collections. The main FamilySearch collection covers 1904 to 1956 with over 260,000 statewide images. A second military-inclusive collection extends coverage to 1961. The Utah Death Registers from 1847 to 1966 add more than 300,000 entries with name, age, occupation, and length of residence. These registers predate formal death certification and draw from a variety of sources including church records and local registers. They can be especially useful for Wasatch County deaths that occurred before 1905.

Wasatch County marriage records date back to 1887 and birth records to 1898. Both are held by the Wasatch County Clerk and can be combined with death records to build family trees. The Utah State Archives is the best starting point for all historical Wasatch County records. It provides free online access to images that have moved past the 50-year restriction period. The VitalRec.com county directory lists contact information for the Wasatch County Clerk, which can help you identify the right office for records from specific time periods.

Who Can Access Wasatch County Death Records

Utah law sets a 50-year restriction on death records. Records less than 50 years old are private. Only the immediate family of the deceased and their authorized representatives may request them. Records more than 50 years old are public. Any person may obtain them without proving a family relationship.

Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, immediate family includes the spouse, parent, child, sibling, and grandparent of the person named on the record. Each must show valid photo ID and proof of the family connection. Legal representatives must provide written authorization from an eligible family member. If you are unsure whether you qualify, contact the Wasatch County Clerk at (435) 654-3211 or the Utah Office of Vital Records at (801) 538-6105 before submitting your request.

The Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code 63G-2, establishes the framework for public records access across all Utah agencies. Under GRAMA, death records more than 50 years old are classified as public records. If your request is denied, GRAMA gives you the right to appeal the decision through the agency's appeal process and then to the Utah State Records Committee. Most routine requests for public-access Wasatch County death records are processed without issue.

Nearby Counties

Wasatch County borders Utah, Summit, Uintah, and Duchesne counties. Families in the Heber Valley area sometimes had records filed across county lines, so checking neighboring counties can fill gaps in your research.

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