Washington County, Utah Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Washington County, Utah, are maintained by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. These images can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office official website, where they provide an online portal for viewing recent bookings. For further assistance, you can contact the Sheriff's Office directly at their Hurricane location.

To obtain a criminal background check in Washington County, Utah, you must contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). The BCI provides fingerprint-based background checks, which can be requested online or in person. You may also visit the Washington County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the fingerprinting process required for the background check.

You can look up sex offenders in Washington County, Utah, by accessing the Utah Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Utah Department of Corrections and provides a searchable online database. By entering a name or location, you can view information about registered sex offenders in the area, including their current status and offenses.

To register to vote in Washington County, you can complete the process online at vote.utah.gov if you have a valid Utah driver license or state ID, or register in person at the Washington County Clerk's office at 111 East Tabernacle Street in St. George. The registration deadline is 11 days before Election Day for online and in-person registration, though Utah offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day at designated locations. This jurisdiction participates in Utah's vote-by-mail system, so registered voters automatically receive ballots at their mailing address before each election.

Property records in Washington County can be searched through the Washington County Recorder's office online database at washco.utah.gov/recorder, which provides free access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents searchable by name or parcel number. For property tax information, assessed values, and ownership details, visit the county Assessor's website at washco.utah.gov/assessor, which offers a property search tool and GIS mapping system. Both offices are located at 111 East Tabernacle Street in St. George, and certified copies of documents can be requested in person, by phone at (435) 301-7830 (Recorder) or (435) 301-7160 (Assessor), or by mail.

Birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Washington County can be requested from the Washington County Clerk's office at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, phone (435) 301-7200. The fee is $20 for a certified birth certificate and $18 for a death certificate (first copy), with reduced fees for additional copies ordered simultaneously. Processing typically takes same-day for in-person requests or 7-10 business days for mail requests. You can also order Utah vital records online through the state's VitalChek service at vitals.utah.gov or through the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics at (801) 538-6105, though convenience fees apply for online orders.

Business entity records for corporations, LLCs, and formal business registrations in Utah can be searched for free through the Utah Department of Commerce Business Entity Search at corporations.utah.gov. For local DBA (Doing Business As) filings and fictitious business names in Washington County, contact the Washington County Clerk's office at (435) 301-7200 or visit in person at 111 East Tabernacle Street in St. George. Professional licenses can be verified through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing at dopl.utah.gov, and building permits or business related zoning approvals are handled by Washington County Planning and Development Services at (435) 301-7450.