Utah Quitclaim Deed

About the Uintah County Recorder

Uintah County is known as “Dinosaurland,” home to Dinosaur National Monument and a major fossil-tourism economy. The office moves quickly when paperwork is in order, but a deed with something missing is more likely to get returned than corrected on the spot — worth double-checking before you go.

Cities and Communities Served

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

Incorporated cities: Vernal, Ballard, and Naples.

Unincorporated communities: Dry Fork, Gusher, Ouray, Tridell, Bonanza, Fort Duchesne, Jensen, Lapoint, Randlett, and Whiterocks.

A significant portion of western Uintah County lies within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation; the Ute Indian Tribe's headquarters is at Fort Duchesne.

Office Details

Address: 147 E Main
Vernal, UT 84078

Phone: (435) 781-5461

Hours: Call ahead to confirm current office hours.

Recording Fee: Set by state statute (Utah Code § 17-71-407), not by Uintah 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 — both Simplifile and CSC are supported.

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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 that a generic free form is what trips up most rejected deeds.
  2. Get It Notarized: Have the document acknowledged before a Utah notary public. No notary nearby in Vernal? Utah allows remote online notarization — you can notarize your Uintah County deed online instead.
  3. Record It: File in person at the Uintah 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.

Still Have Questions About Filing With the Uintah County Recorder?

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