Utah Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Utah

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Utah, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Utah Cities

• Orem
• Provo
• Salt Lake City

• Sandy
• West Jordan
• West Valley City

Utah Background Check Contact Information

Utah State Information Hot Line:
(801) 538-1000

Utah State Website:
www.utah.gov/main/index

Criminal Records
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Box 148280
Salt Lake City UT 84114-8280
(801) 965-4445
(801) 965-4749 (fax)
http://bci.utah.gov

Driving Records
Department of Public Safety
Driving Records
PO Box 30560
Salt Lake City UT 84119
(801) 965-4437
(801) 965-4496 (fax)
http://publicsafety.utah.gov/dld/

Vehicle Ownership Information
Motor Vehicle Records
State Tax Commission
210 N 1950 West
Salt Lake City UT 84134
(801) 297-3507
(801) 297-3578 (fax)
http://dmv.utah.gov

Vital Statistics
(birth, death) [divorce, marriage available only at county level]
Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Records
Box 141012
Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012
(801) 538-6105
(801) 538-9467 (fax)
http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/

Business/Corporate Records
Commerce Department
Corporate Division
PO Box 146705
Salt Lake City UT 84114
(801) 530-4849
(801) 530-6111 (fax)
www.commerce.utah.gov

UCCs [tax liens available only at county level]
Department of Commerce
UCC Division
Box 146705
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6075
(801) 530-4849
(801) 530-6438 (fax)

City-County Cross Index

Utah Criminal Records

Below are Utah's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 125,124
• Violent Crime: 2,070
• Property Crime: 20,683
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 43
• Forcible Rape: 238
• Robbery: 444
• Aggravated Assault: 1,345
• Burglary: 1,406
• Larceny Theft: 18,872
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 325
• Arson: 80
• Other Assaults: 11,330
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 953
• Fraud: 1,091
• Embezzlement: 20
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 774
• Vandalism: 4,300
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 1,260
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 414
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 848
• Drug Abuse Violations: 10,728
• Gambling: 1
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 1,562
• Driving Under the Influence: 7,170
• Liquor Laws: 10,063
• Drunkenness: 4,337
• Disorderly Conduct: 5,224
• Vagrancy: 212
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 40,909
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 1,175

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• Number of Agencies:

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