Weber County Death Index

The Weber County death index is maintained by the Weber-Morgan Health Department in Ogden, Utah. Weber County death records go back to 1890 and cover one of the most historically significant counties along Utah's Wasatch Front. The health department at 477 23rd Street, Ogden, issues certified death certificates for all deaths recorded in Weber County and also serves Morgan County. Proof of relationship is required for all vital records requests as of August 21, 2024. You can obtain Weber County death certificates in person, by mail, or online through the Utah SILVER system. This page explains how to search the Weber County death index, what records contain, and how to request certified copies.

What Weber County Death Index Records Contain

Weber County death certificates provide a detailed record of each registered death in the county. A standard certificate includes the full name of the deceased, date and place of death, cause of death, and the attending physician or coroner. Records from 1905 forward typically also show the person's age at death, birthdate, birthplace, and parents' names and birthplaces. Mid-twentieth century records often add marital status, race, occupation, and the name of a surviving spouse.

The Weber-Morgan Health Department issues certificates with an official raised seal and serves both Weber County and Morgan County from its Ogden location. The department holds death records for the previous 50 years. Older records fall within the public-access window and can be accessed through the Utah State Archives or FamilySearch online at no charge. The statewide FamilySearch collection covers Weber County deaths from 1904 through 1966 with over 260,000 indexed images searchable by name.

Ogden City Public Services maintains separate cemetery records for Ogden City burials. These records can supplement the formal death index, particularly for older deaths. The Weber County Clerk/Auditor at 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 320, Ogden, also holds records relevant to name changes and court-ordered vital records access. The Second District Court at 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, phone (801) 395-1079, handles matters involving court-ordered access to restricted vital records.

How to Search the Weber County Death Index

The Weber-Morgan Health Department is the primary source for Weber County death certificates. The office at 477 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401, is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Requests submitted after 4 PM are processed the next business day. Same-day service is available for most in-person requests before 4 PM. The office phone is 801-399-7130, and email requests can be sent to vitalrecords@webercountyutah.gov. For Morgan County requests, call 801-399-7155 to make an appointment at the Morgan location.

Mail requests are accepted with a completed application, a check or money order (no cash by mail), and a photocopy of your valid photo ID. Mail to: Weber-Morgan Health, Attn: Vital Records, 477 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401. Online ordering is available through the Utah SILVER system, which is the state's official online vital records ordering portal. For historical records more than 50 years old, start with FamilySearch or the Utah State Archives for free online access. Both resources are searchable by name and provide digital images of original certificates.

The WeberRecords.us directory provides contact information for multiple Weber County offices and notes that there is no residency requirement to request records. A GRAMA portal is also available for online submissions of public records requests. Research assistance is available without charge for the first quarter hour; a $20 per hour fee applies after that.

The image below shows the Weber-Morgan Health Department vital records page, where you can find current hours, contact information, and guidance on ordering Weber County death certificates.

The Weber-Morgan Health Department processes in-person, mail, and online requests for certified death certificates for deaths that occurred in Weber and Morgan counties.

Weber County Death Certificate Offices

Weber County has several offices involved in vital records. The Weber-Morgan Health Department at 477 23rd Street, Ogden, is the main office for death certificates. The Weber County Recorder/Surveyor is at 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 370, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 399-8543. The Clerk/Auditor is in Suite 320 of the same building, phone (801) 399-8400. The Second District Court at 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 395-1079, handles court-related vital records matters. All of these offices can be useful depending on the nature of your records request.

The Ogden City Government also provides information on obtaining death certificates for Weber County. According to the Ogden City page for birth and death certificates, the Weber-Morgan Health Department address may also appear as 447 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401. The office serves all of Weber County and all of Morgan County. Death records for the previous 50 years are available at the health department. The office can also help you find records from across the entire state, since it is connected to the statewide vital records registry.

Getting Certified Weber County Death Certificates

Certified Weber County death certificates cost $20 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. This is lower than the standard $30 statewide first-copy fee. The $20 fee is set by the Weber-Morgan Health Department. Do not send cash by mail. For mailed requests, use a check or money order made payable to the Weber-Morgan Health Department. Online orders through the SILVER system accept credit and debit cards. Standard document copies from county offices cost $0.25 per page, and certified copies carry an additional $2.00 fee.

A certified death certificate bears the raised seal of the issuing office and the signature of the registrar. It is required for probate, insurance claims, real estate transactions, name changes, and Social Security benefits. Order multiple copies at once to take advantage of the lower $10 additional-copy fee. Most legal processes require at least two or three certified copies. Having extra on hand prevents having to make a second request later at a higher effective cost per copy.

As of August 21, 2024, the Weber-Morgan Health Department requires proof of relationship for ALL vital records requests - this is a stricter policy than the standard Utah rule that only requires proof of relationship for records less than 50 years old. Bring acceptable documentation of your relationship to the deceased for any Weber County request. Under Utah Code 26B-8-125, eligible requesters for restricted records include the spouse, parent, child, sibling, and grandparent of the deceased. Legal representatives with written authorization are also eligible.

The image below shows the Ogden City page for obtaining death certificates, which confirms the Weber-Morgan Health Department as the issuing office and provides additional contact information.

The Ogden City government page confirms the Weber-Morgan Health Department as the source for Weber County death certificates and provides address and phone information for in-person requests.

Historical Weber County Death Index Records

Weber County has one of the longer death record histories in Utah, with records going back to 1890. This predates the statewide registration system that started in 1905 by 15 years. These early county-level records are held separately from the state registry and may have gaps for the pre-registration period. The Utah State Archives holds death records from about 1903 forward and provides free online access to records within the public-access window (more than 50 years old).

The statewide FamilySearch collection covers Weber County deaths from 1904 through 1966 with over 260,000 indexed images searchable by name. These records are free to access online and include digital scans of original death certificates. Ogden City cemetery records are another historical source, maintained by the Ogden City Public Services Department. These cemetery records document burials in the city from its earliest days and can help identify deaths for which no formal certificate exists. The Weber County Clerk/Auditor and the Second District Court also hold court records including probate files from the early twentieth century that often reference deaths and can point researchers to related vital records.

Note: The Weber-Morgan Health Department's new proof-of-relationship requirement (effective August 21, 2024) applies even to records older than 50 years that are technically public under state law. Check with the office before submitting a request to confirm current documentation requirements.

Who Can Access Weber County Death Records

Weber County death records are subject to both Utah state law and local health department policy. Under Utah law, death records more than 50 years old are public documents. Under the Weber-Morgan Health Department's policy effective August 21, 2024, proof of relationship is required for ALL vital records requests, regardless of record age. This local policy is stricter than the statewide default rule. Contact the office to confirm current requirements before submitting your request.

For records restricted by state law (less than 50 years old), eligible requesters under Utah Code 26B-8-125 include the deceased's spouse, parent, child, sibling, and grandparent. Authorized legal representatives may also request records with written permission from an eligible family member. All requesters must provide a valid government-issued photo ID. For mail requests, send a photocopy of your ID - do not mail original documents.

The Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code 63G-2, provides the broader framework for public records access in Utah. GRAMA classifies death records older than 50 years as public records. A GRAMA portal is available for online submission of public records requests to Weber County agencies. If a request is denied, GRAMA gives you the right to appeal to the agency head and then to the Utah State Records Committee. There is no residency requirement to request Weber County death records.

Cities in Weber County

Weber County includes Ogden, the county seat and the third-largest city in Utah, along with other cities and communities across the county. All deaths in Weber County are part of the Weber County death index and can be requested through the Weber-Morgan Health Department.

Nearby Counties

Weber County is in northern Utah and borders Davis, Morgan, Rich, and Box Elder counties. The Weber-Morgan Health Department also serves Morgan County, so records for both counties are available from the same office in Ogden.

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