Sevier County Probate Court Records
Sevier County probate court records are filed and maintained at the Sixth District Court in Richfield, Utah. If you need to find estate filings, wills, guardianship cases, or other probate matters for Sevier County, you can search online through the Utah Courts system or go in person to the courthouse on East 300 North in Richfield. The county has kept probate court records since 1865, and many older records are available on microfilm through the Utah State Archives and family history resources. Searching Sevier County probate records is straightforward once you know where to look.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sixth District Court Sevier County Probate
The Sixth District Court in Richfield handles all probate court records for Sevier County. This court serves the Sixth Judicial District and takes on probate, civil, and criminal cases for the area. The courthouse sits at 845 East 300 North in Richfield. If you want to search probate court records in person or get certified copies of estate documents, this is the place to go. Court staff can walk you through what you need and what fees apply.
You can reach the Sixth District Court by phone at (435) 896-2700. The court is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For general questions about Sevier County probate records, the clerk's office can point you to the right file or explain how to use the online search tools. Bring the full name of the deceased and the approximate year of death when you visit. That speeds things up.
The county also runs a records search page at utahcourtrecords.us/sevier where you can look up Sevier County court records, including probate filings. It covers cases going back many years and is a useful first stop before contacting the courthouse directly.
| Court |
Sixth District Court 845 East 300 North Richfield, UT 84701 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (435) 896-2700 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, standard business hours |
| Judicial District | Sixth Judicial District |
Sevier County Clerk Probate Records
The Sevier County Clerk/Auditor's office at 250 North Main Street in Richfield holds records that go back to the county's formation in 1865. Steven C. Wall serves as the current Clerk/Auditor. The clerk's office keeps marriage records from as far back as 1850 and vital records including birth records from 1889 to 1905. For probate research, this office is worth contacting alongside the district court, since some older estate records may be held there rather than at the courthouse.
You can reach the Sevier County Clerk/Auditor at (435) 893-0401. The office address is 250 North Main Street, Richfield, UT 84701. Staff there can direct you to the right resource for older probate court records or historical estate files that predate the current court filing system. Sevier County was created on January 16, 1865, from Sanpete County, and the clerk's records span that full period.
Probate court records from Sevier County covering 1865 to 1966 are available on microfilm. These older records have been preserved and can be accessed through the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov. If your research involves estates from the territorial or early statehood period, microfilm is often the best route.
Note: The Clerk/Auditor's office also keeps court records on file from the state court going back to 1865, which may include probate and divorce filings not yet digitized.
Search Sevier County Probate Records Online
The main online tool for Sevier County probate court records is the Utah Courts XChange system. You can search by party name, case year, or case number. XChange covers all Utah district courts, so Sevier County probate cases filed with the Sixth District Court will show up there. Basic case information is often free, but document downloads cost $1.00 each after a small registration fee.
The screenshot below comes from the Sevier County court records search page, which shows how the local court search portal looks and what types of cases you can find there.
This search page gives you direct access to Sevier County court records and is a practical starting point for probate case searches before you visit the Sixth District Court in Richfield.
For historical searches on Sevier County probate court records, the Utah State Archives digital collections include microfilmed probate case files. These are especially useful for genealogists and researchers looking at estates from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of these records are not available through XChange because they predate electronic filing systems. The archives site lets you request copies or schedule a visit to review physical files.
Probate Court Record Types in Sevier County
Sevier County probate court records include several distinct case types. The most common are will probate cases, where the court validates a will and oversees the distribution of a deceased person's estate. Both informal and formal probate cases come through the Sixth District Court. Informal probate moves faster and does not need a hearing. Formal probate requires a judge to review the case, which happens when heirs dispute the will or the estate has complications.
Intestate cases, where someone dies without a will, also appear in Sevier County probate records. The court appoints a personal representative to manage the estate and distributes assets based on Utah law. Guardianship and conservatorship cases are another part of probate court records here. These cases involve the court appointing a guardian for a minor or an incapacitated adult. All of these records become part of the public file at the Sixth District Court, and most can be accessed through standard records requests.
Utah's probate law is governed by Utah Code Title 75, which adopts the Uniform Probate Code. Under this code, you have three years from the date of death to open a probate case. That deadline matters for anyone dealing with a Sevier County estate that has sat unresolved. The 120-hour rule under Title 75 also applies: an heir must outlive the decedent by at least 120 hours to inherit.
Small estates valued under $100,000 may qualify for a simplified affidavit process and bypass full probate. These cases may not show up the same way in Sevier County probate court records as standard estate filings do.
Note: If you are searching for estate records from before 1966, the microfilm collection at the Utah State Archives is the most reliable source for Sevier County probate court records.
GRAMA Access and Fees for Sevier Records
Sevier County probate court records are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA. This law is codified at Utah Code ยง 63G-2 and gives any person the right to request court records. You do not need to be a party to the case or have a legal reason to view probate court records in Sevier County.
Standard copy fees at Utah district courts are set by state rules. Plain paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $0.50 per page plus a $4.00 certification fee per document. For Sevier County, you can request copies in person at the Sixth District Court, by mail to 845 East 300 North, Richfield, UT 84701, or online through XChange. Mail requests should include a check or prepayment. The initial filing fee for a new probate case in Utah is $375 under current state court rules.
If you need legal help with a Sevier County estate, the Utah State Bar has a lawyer referral service. Court forms for probate cases are available for free at utcourts.gov/forms. These forms work for all Utah courts, including the Sixth District Court in Richfield.
Nearby Utah Counties
Sevier County borders several other Utah counties. If you are not sure whether a probate case was filed in Sevier County or a neighboring county, check the last known address of the deceased. Probate is filed in the county where the person lived at the time of death.