Utah Notary
Why You Need a Notary
A Utah Notary Public is required to acknowledge a Quitclaim Deed before it can be recorded — Utah Code § 57-3-101 requires acknowledgment for any document affecting real property. Utah's Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 2a) generally allows an out-of-state notary's acknowledgment to work too, which helps if you can't easily reach an in-state notary.
A notary public does not validate the accuracy or legality of a Quitclaim Deed. Instead, their role is to witness the signing and verify the identity of the signer.
In Utah, notarization is required for a Quitclaim Deed to be recorded with the county Recorder's Office. Without notarization, your deed will be rejected.
Prefer Not to Drive to a Notary?
Since November 2019, Utah's Notaries Public Reform Act (Utah Code Title 46, Chapter 1) has allowed remote online notarization (RON) — your notary just needs to be physically inside Utah's borders when you sign; you can be logging in from your kitchen table anywhere else. Take a look at our online notary option to see how it works.
Notary Stamps and Embossers: What to Know
Samples of Notary Stamps are shown above. These are examples of what to look for when verifying a document's notarization.
Before you lean on an out-of-state notarization, a quick call to the Recorder's Office where you'll actually be filing is worth the five minutes.
How to Search for a Notary in Utah
To locate or verify a notary, visit the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Notary Public search tool and search by name or commission number. For general notary rules, see the Utah Notary site.
Notary FAQs
Can an out-of-state notary notarize my Utah Quitclaim Deed?
Generally yes, thanks to Utah's Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 2a) — but call the county Recorder's Office first to make sure they'll take it before you count on it.
What documents are required for notarization?
Bring valid government-issued photo ID and the document itself — that's really all a notary needs from you.
How do I verify a notary's credentials?
The Utah Notary Public Search tool at secure.utah.gov/notary/search.html lets you check someone's credentials directly.
Can I notarize a Utah deed remotely?
Yes — Utah's allowed remote online notarization since November 2019 through the Notaries Public Reform Act (Utah Code Title 46, Chapter 1). The notary has to be physically inside the state when it happens, but you can join from anywhere. See our online notary page.