Cache County Recorded Deeds and Property Documents
Cache County deed records document the ownership and transfer of real property in this productive agricultural and university county in northern Utah. The county recorder in Logan has maintained the official land records since 1856. Today, the CORE system (Cache Online Records Express) gives the public online access to property records from the recorder, assessor, and treasurer in one integrated portal. Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, trust deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements are all part of the public record in Cache County, accessible to anyone under state law.
Cache County Quick Facts
Search Cache County Deed Records via CORE
The CORE system (Cache Online Records Express) is the primary online tool for searching Cache County deed records and related property documents. CORE integrates information from the County Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer into a single searchable portal. You can search by property address, owner name, or parcel number. Basic property information is available at no cost. Document images and detailed records may require registration and a fee.
The CORE system stands out among Utah county record portals because of its integration across multiple departments. Rather than visiting three separate offices or websites, a researcher in Cache County can pull deed records, current assessment data, and tax payment status from one place. This makes it especially useful for title companies, real estate professionals, and lenders working in Cache Valley.
You can access the Cache County CORE system at core.cachecounty.org. The portal is available at any time and does not require you to visit the Logan office to begin your search.
The CORE portal gives Cache County users a unified view of deed records, property assessments, and tax data in one convenient online system.
Note: Under Utah Code § 57-3-102, recorded deed documents in Cache County impart legal notice to all persons of their contents, making the CORE index the authoritative source for confirming what is in the official chain of title.
Cache County Recorder's Office and Deed Records
The Cache County Recorder's Office in Logan is the official repository for all property deed records in the county. Staff maintain ownership and encumbrance records for every parcel in Cache County. The office records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents affecting real property. Certified copies of recorded documents are available for a fee. Recording requirements follow Utah law, including the requirement for original signatures, notary acknowledgment, a complete legal description with the parcel serial number, and a grantee mailing address.
Under § 57-3-101, every document affecting real property in Cache County must be recorded with the county recorder to be part of the official chain of title. Utah operates under a race-notice recording system, meaning that a later buyer who records first and has no knowledge of an earlier unrecorded deed takes priority under § 57-3-103. This makes prompt recording critical for any property transaction in Cache County.
You can find current recording fees, submission guidelines, and recorder contact details at cachecounty.org/recorder.
The Cache County Recorder's Office at 179 North Main Street in Logan serves as the central archive for all property deed records in the county, maintaining documents that trace ownership from the county's founding in 1856 to the present day.
| Address | 179 North Main Street, Suite 101, Logan, UT 84321 |
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| Phone | (435) 755-1770 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, standard business hours |
Cache County Assessor and Property Records
The Cache County Assessor maintains property valuation records for every parcel in the county. These records include property characteristics, building details, and lot size information. Assessment rolls are maintained permanently and serve as a historical resource for property research. The assessor data is searchable through the CORE system, so deed records and valuation information can be reviewed side by side.
When you record a deed in Cache County, it may trigger an assessment review by the assessor's office to confirm whether the property classification has changed. Buyers who plan to use the property as their primary residence should inquire about the primary residential exemption when recording their deed. The assessor at (435) 755-1590 can explain the eligibility requirements and application process.
More information about Cache County property assessments is available at cachecounty.org/assessor.
The Cache County Assessor's records work in tandem with deed records to provide a complete picture of property ownership, value, and tax status for every parcel in the county.
GIS Parcel Viewer for Cache County Deed Research
Cache County maintains an interactive GIS Parcel Viewer that shows property boundaries and parcel information on an aerial map. The viewer supports aerial photography and topographic layers and is designed to work on mobile devices. This tool is especially useful when you know the general location of a property but need the legal description or parcel number to search for the associated deed records.
For boundary research and survey work, Cache County also offers a Survey Section Corner Viewer that shows survey monuments and historical section corner data. This tool is valuable for title companies, surveyors, and attorneys who need to verify boundary information alongside deed records.
You can access the Cache County GIS Parcel Viewer at cachecounty.org/gis. The statewide Utah GIS Parcel Data portal also includes Cache County parcel boundaries for researchers who prefer a statewide view.
The Cache County GIS parcel viewer allows researchers to move directly from a map-based parcel identification to a deed records search in the CORE system.
Note: GIS boundary data is for reference only. Legal property boundaries are defined by the recorded plats and legal descriptions in the Cache County deed records, not by GIS layers alone.
Types of Deed Records Filed in Cache County
Cache County deed records include a wide range of property document types. Warranty deeds are the most common instrument in residential real estate sales. They provide the strongest title protections because the grantor warrants good title and agrees to defend against any future claims. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor holds at the time of signing, with no warranty. These are common in family transfers and situations involving known parties.
Trust deeds are widely used in Cache County when real property secures a loan. The borrower transfers title to a trustee, who holds it for the benefit of the lender. When the loan is repaid, the lender must record a deed of reconveyance under § 57-1-40 to release the lien from the property's chain of title. Liens, including mechanic's liens, judgment liens, and tax liens, also appear regularly in Cache County deed records and must be cleared before a clean title can pass to a new owner.
Easements are another common document type in Cache County. Utility easements, road easements, and irrigation easements are recorded to put all parties on notice of the encumbrance. Subdivision plats recorded by Cache County surveyors are also part of the deed records system and define the legal boundaries of lots within subdivisions throughout the county.
The Bureau of Land Management Utah office holds the oldest land records for Cache County in the form of federal land patents. These patents represent the first time federal land passed into private ownership in the county. For more recent property tax records, the Cache County Treasurer at (435) 755-1700 maintains payment records and handles delinquent accounts. More at cachecounty.org/treasurer. The GRAMA statute at § 63G-2-102 confirms that all deed records in Cache County are public documents open to any member of the public. The Utah State Archives and the Utah Tax Commission provide additional resources for researchers working with older or more complex Cache County property records.
Nearby Counties with Deed Records
Cache County neighbors several other northern Utah counties. Properties near county borders may have deed records filed in more than one county, so it is always worth checking adjacent recorders as well.