Daggett County Probate Court Records
Daggett County probate court records are filed at the Eighth District Court in Manila, Utah. Daggett is the smallest county in Utah by population, with around 1,000 residents, and the court holds sessions only one day per month. If you need to find an estate filing or search probate court records for Daggett County, you can visit the clerk's office in Manila, submit a GRAMA request, or use the Utah Courts online search tools. The county website and court information pages provide direct access to forms and filing guides. Records here go back to 1896 and cover wills, estate administration, and other standard probate matters filed through the Eighth Judicial District.
Daggett County Quick Facts
Eighth District Court Daggett County
The Eighth District Court handles Daggett County probate court records. The courthouse sits at 95 North 100 West, PO Box 400, Manila, UT 84046. You can reach the court at (435) 784-3154 or send a fax to (435) 784-3335. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Court itself is held only one day per month at 9:30 AM, so anyone who needs to appear in court must be present by that time.
Because Daggett County is so small, the court operates on a limited schedule. If you plan to visit the courthouse for probate court records or to file a new estate case, calling ahead is strongly recommended. The clerk can confirm the next court date, what records are available for in-person review, and what fees will apply. Do not assume walk-in service on any given day will cover everything you need.
A public computer terminal is available at the clerk's office at 95 N 1st W in Manila. This terminal gives access to online court services through the Utah Courts system, which is useful if you do not have reliable internet access elsewhere. The Daggett County website has a dedicated courts page at daggettcounty.gov/24/Courts with details on court schedules and contacts.
| Court |
Eighth District Court 95 North 100 West, PO Box 400 Manila, UT 84046 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (435) 784-3154 |
| Fax | (435) 784-3335 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Court Sessions | One day per month at 9:30 AM (must be present by 9:30 AM) |
| Judicial District | Eighth Judicial District |
Daggett County Clerk Recorder Records
The Daggett County Clerk/Recorder serves as the custodian of all recorded documents in the county. This office maintains the entry record, grantor/grantee index, mortgage index, tract index, and lien index. The recorder also prepares ownership plats. For probate court records, the clerk's office at the courthouse works in tandem with the Eighth District Court to keep filings organized and accessible.
The screenshot below links to the Daggett County Clerk/Recorder page on the official county website, which explains the recorder's duties and how to contact the office for record requests.
The county recorder's page outlines the full scope of records maintained in Daggett County and serves as a useful starting point for anyone researching local documents including estate filings.
GRAMA request forms are available on the Daggett County website. If you need to request probate court records by mail or formal written request, these forms provide the proper format. The county's GRAMA process follows Utah state rules under Utah Code § 63G-2. Any person can submit a request, and the office must respond within the statutory time limits set by GRAMA.
Note: Because Daggett County is Utah's smallest county, the volume of probate court records is low. Staff can often locate a specific case quickly if you provide the name of the deceased and an approximate year of death.
Eighth District Court Information for Daggett
The Daggett County website has a dedicated page for Eighth District Court information at daggettcounty.gov/364/8th-District-Court-Information. This page covers how the court operates in Daggett County, including session schedules, filing requirements, and how to contact the clerk's office. If you are new to the process of searching or filing probate court records here, reading that page first will save time.
The screenshot below shows the Eighth District Court information page on the Daggett County website, which details the court's procedures and how to reach the clerk.
This page from the county's official site is the clearest guide to understanding how Daggett County probate court records are managed and how to interact with the Eighth District Court.
For online access to Daggett County probate court records, the Utah Courts system at utcourts.gov/xchange (XChange) covers all Eighth District Court filings. You can search by party name, case number, or year. Basic case information is often free. Full document downloads cost $1.00 each. Given the low volume of cases in Daggett County, XChange searches here tend to return very targeted results.
Daggett County Courts and Online Services
The Daggett County courts page at daggettcounty.gov/24/Courts is the central hub for court-related information in the county. It links to the 8th District Court details, GRAMA forms, and online services through the state courts website.
The image below is from the Daggett County courts page, showing how the county organizes court resources and provides access to both local and state-level court tools.
This official county courts page is the best starting point for anyone who needs to find Daggett County probate court records, file a new estate case, or contact the Eighth District Court.
Online services for Daggett County probate court records are also available through the main Utah Courts portal at utcourts.gov. This includes XChange for record searches, e-filing for new cases, and the court forms library at utcourts.gov/forms. Using these state-level tools alongside the county's own resources gives you the fullest picture of available Daggett County probate records.
Daggett County Probate Laws and Case Types
Daggett County probate court records cover the same case types as the rest of Utah. Will probate, intestate estates, guardianship, and conservatorship cases are all filed with the Eighth District Court in Manila. The rules come from Utah Code Title 75, which uses the Uniform Probate Code as its framework. Both informal and formal probate are available to Daggett County residents.
Informal probate is the simpler route and requires no court hearing when heirs agree and the will is not disputed. Formal probate involves a hearing before the judge and is the right path for contested estates or complex asset situations. Since Daggett County court holds sessions only once a month, timing matters more here than in larger counties. Filing early and knowing the court date can make a real difference in how quickly an estate moves through the process.
Intestate cases, where no will exists, are also filed in Daggett County probate court. The court appoints a personal representative and distributes assets under Utah intestacy rules. The 120-hour survival rule under Utah Code Title 75 means an heir must outlive the deceased by at least 120 hours. There is also a three-year window to open probate after a death. Small estates under $100,000 can use the simplified affidavit process and avoid full court proceedings entirely. The standard probate filing fee in Utah is $375.
Public Access and Fees for Daggett Probate Files
Daggett County probate court records are public under GRAMA at Utah Code § 63G-2. Anyone can request these records without needing to be a party to the case. GRAMA request forms are on the Daggett County website and make the formal request process easy to follow.
Standard Utah copy fees apply. Plain paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $0.50 per page plus a $4.00 certification fee per document. You can request records in person at the clerk's office, by mail to PO Box 400, Manila, UT 84046, or online through XChange at $1.00 per document. Because the court is only open on specific days for hearings, call (435) 784-3154 before planning an in-person visit. The clerk's office is open weekdays for general records requests even when court is not in session.
If you need a probate attorney for a Daggett County estate, the Utah State Bar lawyer referral service can connect you with counsel who handles northeastern Utah cases. Court forms are free at utcourts.gov/forms and cover the full range of probate filings accepted by the Eighth District Court.
Nearby Utah Counties
Daggett County borders several counties in northeastern Utah. Probate is filed in the county where the deceased lived at the time of death. Check the last known address if you are unsure which county has the records you need.