Utah Quitclaim Deed

About the Garfield County Recorder

Garfield County contains most of Bryce Canyon National Park and is one of the least densely populated counties in the state. Wherever you're filing from, get your paperwork formatted correctly the first time — a deed with something missing typically gets handed back rather than fixed on the spot, so it pays to come in ready.

Cities and Communities Served

Recording jurisdiction runs countywide, not by city limits — if the property sits anywhere within Garfield County, this is the office that will accept the deed. That includes:

Incorporated cities: Panguitch, and Escalante.

Incorporated towns: Antimony, Boulder, Bryce Canyon City, Cannonville, Hatch, Henrieville, and Tropic.

Unincorporated communities: Hillsdale, Ticaboo, and Widtsoe.

Office Details

Address: Garfield County Courthouse
55 South Main Street
Panguitch, UT 84759

Phone: (435) 676-1112

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Recording Fee: Set by state statute (Utah Code § 17-71-407), not by Garfield County individually — a flat amount per document, not a percentage of the property's value. The legislature changed this rate as recently as May 2026, so don't rely on an old printed schedule; the office linked below can give you the current figure.

E-recording: Confirmed directly by the county: electronic recordings may be submitted and accepted via Simplifile.

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Steps to Record Your Deed Here

  1. Prepare Your Document: Make sure your deed meets Utah's formatting and content requirements — be aware, a generic free template is the most common reason deeds get bounced.
  2. Get It Notarized: Have the document acknowledged before a Utah notary public. No notary nearby in Panguitch? Utah allows remote online notarization — you can notarize your Garfield County deed online instead.
  3. Record It: File in person at the Garfield County's office, or by mail; call to confirm current mail-in and e-recording options.
  4. Pay the Recording Fee: A flat per-document amount set by state statute (Utah Code § 17-71-407), not a percentage of the property's value — call or check the office's website above for the current figure.
  5. Keep Your Receipt: Your recorded document (or a certified copy) is your proof of filing.

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