Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Utah: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Salt Lake County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Salt Lake serves all of the following towns and cities in Utah:
- Alta
- Bluffdale
- Draper
- Herriman
- Holladay
- Midvale
- Murray
- Oakley
- Riverton
- Salt Lake City
- Sandy
- Smithfield
- South Jordan
- South Salt Lake
- Taylorsville
- West Jordan
- West Valley City
- Cottonwood Heights
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Utah such as Utah County, Davis County, Weber County, Washington County, Cache County, then you can follow this link.
Salt Lake County Vital Statistics
Salt Lake County, Utah, is home to approximately 1,186,000 residents. Each year, the area sees about 14,000 births, contributing to the population's growth. In the same timeframe, around 4,000 deaths are recorded, reflecting the community's overall life trends. The average life expectancy in the county stands at 79.1 years, which offers a glimpse into the health and longevity of its residents. Marriage records indicate that approximately 7,500 marriages take place annually, while divorce statistics show around 3,500 couples dissolve their unions each year. Infant mortality is notably low at 4.0 per 1,000 live births, demonstrating effective healthcare for newborns. These vital records information pieces paint a detailed picture of the county’s demographics and community dynamics. For those interested in learning more about these statistics or accessing specific birth, death, marriage, and divorce records, you are invited to explore the local vital records office, where further information is readily available.