St. George Residents Directory
The St. George residents directory gives you access to public records from city, county, and state offices in southern Utah's largest city. St. George is in Washington County and has about 100,000 people. The city has grown fast in recent years, which means more records on file and more people searching for them. This page covers the main places to look, how to submit requests, and what to expect when you search for records in St. George.
St. George Quick Facts
St. George Police Records
The St. George Police Department is located at 265 N 200 E, St. George, UT 84770. The main number is (435) 627-4301. Fax is (435) 627-4375. This department handles all police records for incidents that happen inside St. George city limits.
St. George has a GRAMA request form on its website. The form lets you specify what type of record you need. Different record types may have different procedures, so the form helps route your request to the right place. Under Utah Code 63G-2, the city must respond within 10 business days. They can approve, deny, or extend the deadline with notice.
You can get incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and other police documents. Some records may be partially redacted to protect private information. Juvenile records, ongoing investigation details, and personal ID numbers are commonly blacked out. The department will tell you what they can release and what they cannot.
The St. George city website has contact info for all city departments. Use it to find the right office for non-police records like permits and licenses.
Court Records in St. George
St. George falls under the Fifth Judicial District Court. This court covers Washington County and handles felony cases, civil lawsuits, family matters, and other major proceedings. The Utah Courts website has a free search tool that covers all courts in the state, including the Fifth District.
You can search by party name or case number. The tool shows party names, filing dates, case type, and status at no charge. It is a good starting point for the St. George residents directory. If you need full documents from a case file, contact the Fifth District Court Clerk. Copies come with a fee. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.
St. George also has a Justice Court. It handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. These records are kept separately from the District Court. If the case you want was heard at the Justice Court level, contact that office directly. The city website has the contact details.
St. George Residents Directory Sources
The residents directory for St. George draws from city, county, and state records. At the city level, you have the police department, Justice Court, and various city offices that keep permits, business licenses, and similar files. All fall under GRAMA.
Washington County offices add to the picture. The county recorder holds property records. The assessor has tax and valuation data. The Washington County Sheriff handles records for areas outside city limits. The Fifth District Court Clerk keeps court filings for the whole county. These records cover St. George properties and residents at the county level.
State agencies fill in the gaps. The Bureau of Criminal Identification has criminal history records for $15 per name search. The Office of Vital Records issues birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for $25 each. The Department of Corrections has a free offender lookup. The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing lets you check if someone in St. George holds a valid professional license.
How to Search St. George Records
The best approach depends on what you are looking for. For court records, start with utcourts.gov. It is free and shows basic case data right away. St. George cases appear under the Fifth District Court or the local Justice Court.
For police records, contact the St. George Police Department at (435) 627-4301. You can also use the GRAMA request form on the police department website. Provide as much detail as you can. Names, dates, and case numbers speed things up. The department has 10 business days to respond to your request.
Property searches in St. George go through the Washington County Recorder. Online tools let you look up ownership by name or address. Tax records are available through the county assessor. Both are free to search. These tools cover all properties in St. George and the rest of Washington County.
For criminal history, the BCI in Salt Lake City handles statewide searches. Mail requests take 7 to 10 business days. You can also check the VINE system for custody status updates on specific individuals. Both are useful additions to the St. George residents directory.
GRAMA Rights for St. George Records
Everyone has the right to request records from St. George under GRAMA (Utah Code 63G-2). Residency does not matter. You do not need a reason. Put your request in writing, be clear about what you want, and the city has 10 business days to get back to you.
Denials must come with a written explanation. The city has to cite the exact code section that justifies keeping the record from you. If you disagree, appeal first to the city's top administrator. After that, the State Records Committee is the next step. The Utah State Archives has templates and instructions for the appeal process.
Fees in St. George depend on the size and type of request. Copy costs, staff time, and redaction work all factor in. Get an estimate before the city starts processing your request. Small requests are usually inexpensive. Complex ones can add up if they require a lot of staff time or video processing.
Washington County Records
St. George sits in Washington County. The county holds property records, tax information, court data, and more that covers St. George and the surrounding area. For the full county breakdown, check the Washington County residents directory page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other cities in the area have their own records resources. Select one below to view residents directory information for that city.