Tooele City Deed Records

Tooele is the county seat of Tooele County, sitting about 35 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. Deed records for property in Tooele city are held and maintained by the Tooele County Recorder, not the city itself. If you need to find a recorded deed, mortgage, lien, or other property document tied to a Tooele city address, the County Recorder is the right office to contact. The Recorder operates an online system called EagleWeb that covers records from 1995 to the present. Older documents require a direct visit or staff request. This page explains how to search, what you can find, and where to go.

Tooele Deed Records: City vs. County

A common point of confusion is the name "Tooele." It refers to both the city and the county. These are two separate entities. Tooele city is the county seat, meaning the main county offices are located within city limits. But the city government and the county government each run their own offices for different purposes.

The Tooele City Recorder is located at 90 North Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, and can be reached at (435) 843-2110. This office keeps city ordinances, meeting minutes, resolutions, and similar municipal documents. It does not record property deeds.

Property deed records for Tooele city addresses are filed and stored at the Tooele County Recorder's Office at 47 South Main Street, Room 309, Tooele, UT 84074. The phone number is (435) 843-3180. This is the office you need when searching for any recorded property document tied to real estate within Tooele city limits.

Note: The county recorder office is closed on Fridays. Plan your visit or call during the Monday through Thursday window of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Tooele County EagleWeb Electronic Recording

The Tooele County Recorder uses EagleWeb, an electronic recording and search system, for documents recorded from January 1, 1995 to the present. This system lets you look up deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments tied to Tooele city properties without visiting the office in person.

The EagleWeb portal is available at erecording.tooeleco.org. From there you can search by grantor or grantee name, parcel number, document type, or date range. Results show the document details, recording date, and book and page reference. Some documents may be viewable in full online; others may require a copy request through the Recorder's office.

Records before 1995 are not available through EagleWeb. If you need older deed records for Tooele city property, you will need to contact the Recorder's office directly. Staff can assist with manual searches of historical ledgers and index books.

Note: Electronic recording through EagleWeb also allows licensed submitters such as title companies and attorneys to submit documents digitally rather than in person, which can speed up the recording process for Tooele city property transactions.

What Tooele Deed Records Contain

The Tooele County Recorder holds a broad range of recorded instruments for Tooele city properties. These records go beyond just basic warranty deeds. Each document type serves a specific legal function in the chain of title or the financial status of a property.

Common document types include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, trust deeds (used in place of mortgages in Utah), deeds of reconveyance, notices of default, liens, easements, plat maps, surveys, mining claims, and water rights documents. Tooele County has a long history tied to mining and water resources, so some older records may reflect that history.

These records are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Anyone may request copies of recorded documents from the Tooele County Recorder without showing cause or proving ownership.

Utah GIS Parcel Data for Tooele Properties

In addition to the County Recorder's EagleWeb system, the Utah Geospatial Resource Center provides parcel data and mapping tools that can help you locate and identify Tooele city properties before pulling deed records.

The Utah GIS portal offers statewide parcel boundary data, aerial imagery, and downloadable datasets. These tools are useful when you know a general location but need a precise parcel number to use in an EagleWeb search. Parcel numbers are often required to pull the correct deed records when a name search returns too many results.

GIS data from the state is updated on a regular cycle and reflects information submitted by county assessors and recorders. It is a good starting point for property research, but always verify parcel boundaries and legal descriptions against the recorded documents held by the Tooele County Recorder.

Note: GIS parcel data shows boundaries and ownership information, but it is not a substitute for reviewing the actual recorded deed. Legal descriptions, encumbrances, and easements must be confirmed through the official Recorder records.

Utah Property Law and Deed Recording Requirements

Utah property law governs how deeds must be prepared and recorded. Utah Code Title 57 covers real property, including deed requirements, recording procedures, and notice rules. Under Utah's race-notice recording system, a deed must be recorded promptly to protect the new owner's legal interest against later claims.

In Tooele city, like everywhere else in Utah, a deed is not legally binding against third parties until it is recorded with the County Recorder. The Recorder assigns each document a recording number, stamps it with the date and time of recording, and returns a copy to the submitter. That recording number is the official reference for the document going forward.

Recording fees are set by the county. The Tooele County Recorder can provide the current fee schedule upon request. Most standard warranty deeds and trust deeds carry a base recording fee plus a per-page charge.

Historical Deed Records in Tooele

Tooele city has a long history, with settlement dating to the 1840s. Property records from the early decades of the city's existence exist in paper and microfilm form at the County Recorder's office and through the Utah State Archives. These older records can be valuable for genealogical research, title searches on historic properties, or understanding the history of a parcel.

The Utah State Archives holds some older county records and can point researchers to the right collection. The Recorder's office staff can often assist with early record research, though some collections require advance scheduling or a research appointment.

Abstracts of title, which summarize the full ownership history of a parcel, are typically prepared by title companies during a real estate transaction. They draw on both the County Recorder's records and any supplementary historical sources available. If you are purchasing property in Tooele city, your title company will order a full title search before closing.

Tooele County Recorder Contact and Access

The Tooele County Recorder's Office is the single point of access for all deed records tied to Tooele city property. You can reach the office in person, by phone, or through the EagleWeb online portal.

For records predating 1995, contact the Recorder's office by phone to discuss your research needs. Staff can advise on availability and any fees for manual searches or certified copies.

Nearby Cities

If you are researching property in a nearby city, the deed records for that area will be held by the county recorder serving that location.

• Salt Lake City Deed Records