Bountiful Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Bountiful are filed at the Second Judicial District Court in Davis County. The court handles estate cases, will filings, guardianships, conservatorships, and other probate proceedings for Bountiful residents. You can search these records online through the Utah XChange system, look up basic case information for free at MyCourtCase, or visit one of two courthouse locations. This page explains how to find and access Bountiful probate court records through each available method.
Bountiful Quick Facts
Davis County Court Locations for Bountiful Probate
Bountiful is in Davis County, so all probate cases go to the Second Judicial District Court. The court has two locations. The primary courthouse is at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, phone (801) 447-3800. A second location at 805 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010, phone (801) 397-7000, is closer to Bountiful residents. Both locations handle Davis County probate filings. Call ahead to confirm which location can process your specific request, since some case types or older files may be handled primarily at Farmington.
| Court | Second Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Primary Address | 800 West State Street Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Farmington Phone | (801) 447-3800 |
| Bountiful Address | 805 South Main Street Bountiful, UT 84010 |
| Bountiful Phone | (801) 397-7000 |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor at 61 South Main Street, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025, phone (801) 451-3213, is the Chief Administrative Officer for GRAMA public records requests in Davis County. The Clerk's office handles government access requests under Utah law, while the Second District Court Clerk handles the court-based probate filings directly. For most probate record searches, you will contact the District Court Clerk rather than the County Clerk/Auditor.
Online Search for Bountiful Probate Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary way to search Bountiful probate court records from home or from any location outside the courthouse. XChange is run by the Utah court system and draws data directly from Second District Court filings. You can search by the name of the deceased, the estate representative, or the case number. The results include case status, party names, hearing dates, and document images for Davis County probate cases including Bountiful filings.
XChange has a one-time $5 account setup fee. After that, each search costs $0.35 and documents cost $1.00 each to view. A flat monthly rate of $40 covers unlimited searching and document access for the month. Sign up at utcourts.gov/xchange. This is often the most efficient option for Bountiful residents who need to check a few cases without driving to either courthouse location.
For free docket lookups, MyCourtCase at mycourtcase.utah.gov shows party names, filing dates, and hearing events without charging a fee. It does not provide document images. Use it to confirm a case was filed or to get a case number before you pay for XChange access.
The screenshot below shows the Bountiful City Government website, which serves as a local reference for Davis County residents looking for court and probate resources in the Bountiful area.
Bountiful City's site confirms the city's place in Davis County and links residents to county and court services including the Second District Court that handles probate filings.
Getting Copies of Bountiful Probate Filings
Plain copies of probate records from the Second District Court cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $0.50 per page plus a $4.00 certification fee per document. If you need a certified copy of a will, letters testamentary, or a court order from a Bountiful estate case, the $4.00 fee applies each time. Ask the clerk for the page count before ordering to calculate the total. The Bountiful courthouse location at 805 South Main may be the more convenient option for city residents compared to the Farmington main courthouse.
You can also request copies by mail. Send a written request to the Second Judicial District Court at the Farmington address with the case name, case number if you have it, and payment by check. Allow extra processing time for mailed requests. Call (801) 447-3800 to confirm the current mailing process and payment options before sending your request.
Note: Bring photo ID to either courthouse location. If you are searching without a case number, staff can look up Davis County probate cases by the name of the deceased or the estate administrator.
Probate Case Types in Davis County
Davis County probate proceedings cover a wide range. Estate cases include both informal probate, where a will exists and heirs agree, and formal probate, where no will exists or disputes arise. Name changes and some domestic relations matters also run through the probate division at the Second District Court. Guardianship petitions for minors and conservatorship proceedings for adults who cannot manage their own affairs are filed here too. All of these case types are indexed in the same system and searchable through XChange.
The filing fee to open a probate case in Davis County is $375. Small estates may qualify for a simplified process. If the estate total is under $100,000 and includes no real property, heirs can use a small estate affidavit to transfer assets without filing a full court case. This avoids the $375 fee and the full court process. The person who signs the affidavit takes on legal responsibility for its accuracy. Real property in Bountiful or anywhere in Utah cannot be transferred by affidavit. Real estate always requires a full probate proceeding to transfer title.
The screenshot below shows the Utah district court system as it serves Davis County, including the Bountiful courthouse location that handles probate filings for area residents.
The Second Judicial District Court serves all of Davis County for probate matters, with the Bountiful branch location providing local access for city residents.
Utah Probate Law and Bountiful Cases
Bountiful probate cases are governed by Utah Title 75, the Utah Uniform Probate Code. Two sections come up often when people look at or file probate court records in Davis County.
Utah Code Section 75-2-104 sets a 120-hour survival rule. A person must outlive the deceased by at least 120 hours to inherit under a will or through intestate succession. When two people die near the same time, this rule controls which estate inherits from which and shapes which cases end up in Second District Court records for Davis County.
Utah Code Section 75-3-107 gives three years from the date of death to begin formal probate. After that window, formal proceedings generally cannot be started. Some older Bountiful estates were never filed in court. A missing record may mean the estate was handled informally or that no one filed within the deadline.
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) ensures that most court records are public. Probate filings in Davis County including those from Bountiful are generally open to any person who requests access. A court can seal records under limited conditions, but open access is the default rule.
Historical Bountiful and Davis County Probate Records
Davis County probate records date back to 1852 for court records and 1853 for early probate filings. Many of the oldest records have been digitized and are available through genealogy databases at no cost. FamilySearch has indexed Utah probate records including Davis County filings going back to the territorial period. This is often the quickest way to find a 19th-century Bountiful estate case before contacting the Archives or the court.
For older records that are not digitized, the Utah State Archives at 346 South Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City holds historical Davis County probate collections. Archives staff can help confirm whether a specific record exists and what format it is in before you visit. Some records may require advance notice to retrieve from storage.
Davis County Probate Forms and Legal Help
All probate forms for Bountiful and Davis County cases are free at utcourts.gov/forms. The site groups forms by case type, covering informal probate, formal probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and estate closure. Use the current forms. Older versions get rejected, and the site updates forms when Utah probate rules change.
The Second District Court has self-help resources at both the Farmington and Bountiful locations. Court staff can show you the filing process and explain what forms you need, but they cannot give legal advice. For legal help with a Bountiful probate case in Davis County, the Utah State Bar at utahbar.org runs a lawyer referral service that can connect you with probate attorneys in the area.
Nearby Cities in Davis County
These cities are also in Davis County and use the same Second District Court for probate filings.