Utah Quitclaim Deed

About the Wayne County Recorder

Wayne is one of Utah's most rural, lowest-population counties, and is home to most of Capitol Reef National Park. 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 Wayne County, this is the office that will accept the deed. That includes:

Incorporated towns: Loa, Bicknell, Hanksville, Lyman, and Torrey.

Unincorporated communities: Caineville, Fruita, Grover, Notom, Fremont, and Teasdale.

Office Details

Address: 18 South Main Street
(mail: PO Box 187)
Loa, UT 84747

Phone: (435) 836-1303

Hours: Call ahead to confirm current office hours.

Recording Fee: Set by state statute (Utah Code § 17-71-407), not by Wayne 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: Simplifile e-recording is listed as available for the county.

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How to File a Document

  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 Loa? Utah allows remote online notarization — you can notarize your Wayne County deed online instead.
  3. Record It: File in person at the Wayne 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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