About the Davis County Clerk's Office
The Davis County Clerk's mission, as posted on the county page, is to serve Davis County citizens with excellence, uphold democracy, facilitate citizen engagement, and preserve history. Brian McKenzie serves as Davis County Clerk. The office sits in Room 104 of the Davis County Admin Building at 61 South Main Street in Farmington, separate from the State Street court and jail complex.
The Clerk's duties go beyond records. The county organization page says the Clerk/Auditor serves as chief financial and budget officer and administers the county financial system. The Learn About Us page says the Clerk runs elections, maintains county records, issues and records marriage licenses, and helps citizens with passports. The Davis County Clerk page links every service tile.
Davis County Clerk
Clerk: Brian McKenzie
61 South Main Street, Room 104
Farmington, UT 84025
801-451-3213
Mailing: PO Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What the Clerk Does in Davis County
The Davis County Clerk's office covers a handful of important services for county residents. The clerk's day-to-day work is broader than records, since elections and finance run through the same office.
- Issue and record marriage licenses for the county.
- Run county elections and post results and election notices.
- Help citizens with passport applications.
- Provide access to public county records and county code.
- Post agendas and minutes for county public meetings.
- Serve as chief financial officer for county budgeting.
Court case files are not on this list. They are kept by Utah State Courts at the courthouse where the case was filed. The split keeps the Clerk's office focused on county work while the courts hold the case files they made.
Election work is one of the Clerk's biggest jobs. The county page says clerks work with parties and candidates to ensure each election-process step is followed. That includes voter registration lists, polling sites, ballots, and the public posting of results. The Clerk also keeps the official record of any county code changes adopted by the county commission.
Clerk of Court, County Clerk, and Recorder
Three offices carry similar names, and people mix them up. The Clerk of Court at Utah State Courts keeps the court case file. The Davis County Clerk keeps marriage licenses, election records, and county records. The Davis County Recorder keeps recorded land documents, deeds, plats, liens, mortgages, and military discharges.
For deeds, plats, and other recorded land documents, the Davis County Recorder is the right office.
If you need a marriage license, ask the County Clerk. If you need a deed or a lien copy, ask the Recorder. If you need a case docket or a certified court order, ask the Utah State Courts clerk at the courthouse that filed the case.
Marriage Licenses and the Davis County Clerk
The Davis County Clerk issues marriage licenses. Both applicants must be at least 18, present in person, and bring valid picture ID. The fee is $60 and includes two certified copies. The Clerk also offers a $10 in-office ceremony, and an additional certified copy is $5.
The Davis County Clerk marriage page lists eligibility, ID rules, and required information.
For more on the marriage process and divorce records, see the marriage and divorce records page.
How to Request a Certified Copy
Certified copies are needed for many legal uses, including out-of-state filings, name changes, and immigration paperwork. For a court file, certified copies come from the court clerk at the Utah State Court that filed the case. For a marriage record, the Davis County Clerk handles the certified copy on the way out.
- Identify the court or office that holds the record.
- Gather the case number, citation number, or marriage details you have.
- Complete the records request form for that court or office.
- Submit the form with picture ID and the fee.
- Pick up the copy or wait for mail or email return.
For Davis County Justice Court records, a written form with ID is required. The form is downloadable from the Justice Court site and lists copy fees on the back.
Turnaround depends on the office and the request. A simple counter pickup at the Davis County Clerk can take minutes, while a mailed request to a District Court may take longer. Bring the case number when you have it, since name-only searches are slower and can return more than one match in a county the size of Davis.
Davis County Justice Court Records Request Form Fields
The Davis County Justice Court records request form lists the fields below. Use them as a checklist when filling it out.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Yes | The date of the request |
| Requestor's Name | Yes | Full name of the person asking |
| Address | Yes | Street, city, state, ZIP |
| Phone Number | Yes | For staff follow-up |
| Defendant or Subject Name | Yes | Person tied to the court record |
| Docket or Case Number | Optional | If known, speeds the search |
| Citation Number | Optional | If a traffic or infraction matter |
| Violation Date | Optional | Helps when the case number is unknown |
| Records Description | Yes | Specifically describe the records sought |
| Requestor Signature | Yes | Form says ID is required |
Audio recording requests use a separate form. The court can only provide copies of public records.
Davis County Clerk and Justice Court Fees
The Davis County Justice Court publishes set copy rates, and the Davis County Clerk publishes a flat marriage license fee. Other court fees track the Utah Courts statewide schedule.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Justice Court photocopy | $0.25 per page |
| Justice Court certified copy | $4.00 per document plus $0.50 per page |
| Justice Court fax or email records | $5.00 for 10 pages or less, $0.50 per additional page |
| Marriage license (includes 2 certified copies) | $60.00 |
| Additional certified marriage copy | $5.00 |
| In-office marriage ceremony | $10.00 |
| Filing fee, civil | See Utah Courts fee schedule |
Common Davis County Clerk Forms
The Davis County Justice Court homepage links criminal, traffic, and small-claims forms. The Davis County Clerk page links election, marriage license, and passport forms.
- Justice Court records request form, with copy fees on the back.
- Marriage license application at the Davis County Clerk counter.
- Petition for Authorization to Marry for minors aged 16-17.
- Small claims affidavit for cases up to the state cap.
- Utah Courts MyPaperwork and fee waiver forms.
For broader pro se forms in domestic, eviction, guardianship, probate, protective order, and expungement matters, see the Utah Courts forms library.
Mail, Email, and Online Filings
The Davis County Clerk takes mail at PO Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025. The Davis County Justice Court takes mail at the same PO Box, with jcdavis@utcourts.gov as the email contact. The Davis County District Court takes filings at PO Box 769, Farmington, UT 84025, with 2davisd@utcourts.gov as the email.
Online filings go through the Utah Courts e-filing system for most district court matters. The county also publishes online records request links on the homepage. For ticket and case payments, Utah Courts ePayments takes a case or citation number plus a court selection.
The county also lists a Justice Court agencies page with quick links to other courts and law enforcement: local courts, police agencies, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Driver License Division, the Utah Courts Self-Help Center, and the Utah State Law Library. That page is a useful starting point when a Davis County matter touches more than one office.