Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
3715--Mortgage indexes3740--Plat map books
13147--Military discharges
14946--Abstract records (tract indexes)
20370--Grantor and grantee indexes
20371--Mortgagee/mortgagor indexes
20372--Signee/signer indexes (miscellaneous)
83868--Official records
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 3715
TITLE: Mortgage indexes
DATES: 1943-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by mortgagee and mortgagor names.
DESCRIPTION: These are legal instruments recorded by the county recorder concerning all "mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, and all other instruments in the nature of an encumbrance upon real estate" (UCA 17-21-6(4,5) (1995)). There are two alphabetical indexes concerning mortgagors and mortgagees. In some counties mortgage records are compiled separately, while in other counties they are part of the "Official records."
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule County official records, GRS-305
AUTHORIZED: 09/04/2019
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These records provide easy access to Carbon County mortgages.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. UCA 17-21-19 and 63G-2-301(1)(g) (2008)
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 3740
TITLE: Plat map books
DATES: 1899-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical
DESCRIPTION: These are plat maps showing property ownership and property lines for real estate within the county. The county recorder "shall prepare and keep present-ownership maps and plats drawn to a convenient scale, which shall at all times show the record owners of each tract of land in the county, together with a description of the tract" (UCA 17-21-21 (1995)).
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
The plat map book provides a historical snapshot of land ownership in Carbon County.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. UCA 17-21-19 and 63G-2-301(1)(g) (2008)
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 13147
TITLE: Military discharges
DATES: 1944-[ongoing]
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological in recording date order.
DESCRIPTION: Utah Code states that upon presentation, the county recorder shall record honorable discharges from the military, naval, or marine service of the United States, and any orders, citations, and decorations of honor relating to a person while in the military service of the United States. County recorders' copies are considered evidence with the same effect as the original (Utah Code, 17-21-14, 2000). Military discharge records include extensive personal information, as well as mlitary service and discharge information. Most discharges in this series relate to veterans of World War II or the Korean War. A few World War I discharges are scattered throughout the series.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1944 and continuing to the present. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1944 and continuing to the present. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 14946
TITLE: Abstract records (tract indexes)
DATES: 1894-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subdivision name; Numerical by section, township, and range
DESCRIPTION: These records contain the history of property ownership by providing "a true chain of title to each tract or parcel and the encumbrances thereon as shown by the records of the office" by geographical location (UCA 17-21-6(6) (1990)). They contain the date and character of the instrument, book and page, entry number, and legal description.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule County official records, GRS-305
AUTHORIZED: 07/23/2018
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
Computer output microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Computer output microfiche duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. UCA 17-21-19 (1990)
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 20370
TITLE: Grantor and grantee indexes
DATES: 1894-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: These are alphabetical indexes where "all deeds and final judgments or decrees partitioning or affecting title as to possession of real property." The grantors' index contains the "number of the instrument, name of each grantor in alphabetical order, name of the grantee, date of instrument, time of filing, kind of instrument, consideration, the book and page and entry number in which it is recorded, and a brief description of the premises" (UCA 17-21-6(2)_(1995). The grantee's index contains the same information, but is alphabetical by each grantee (UCA_17-21-6(3)_(1995).
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule County official records, GRS-305
AUTHORIZED: 09/03/2019
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 20371
TITLE: Mortgagee/mortgagor indexes
DATES: 1894-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: These two alphabetical indexes index recorded mortgages. They are legal instruments recorded by the county recorder concerning all "mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, and all other instruments in the nature of an encumbrance upon real estate" (UCA 17-21-6(4,5) (1995)). They include name of mortgagor, name of mortgagee, date recorded, and book and page.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule County official records, GRS-305
AUTHORIZED: 09/04/2019
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 20372
TITLE: Signee/signer indexes (miscellaneous)
DATES: 1894-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name
DESCRIPTION: The index contains the date of instrument, date of filing, entry number, book and page, type of instrument, from, to, and remarks.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule County official records, GRS-305
AUTHORIZED: 09/04/2019
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 83868
TITLE: Official records
DATES: 1965-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by book number, thereunder chronological
DESCRIPTION: The official record is a compilation of the documents registered by the county recorder. Beginning in 1965 records were registered together as well as in separate volumes. Contained in the Official Record are: Abstractor bonds, bills of sale, medical certification records, United States Military discharges, affidavits, powers of attorney, lis pendens, land agreements, redemption certificates, gas and oil leases, deeds, mortgages, mining records, water records, leases, and liens. This series also includes certificates of appointments for bishops and stake presidents in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
AUTHORIZED: 04/02/2009
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
These are officially recorded public documents. There is a legal requirement for their perpetual maintenance. UCA 17-21-1.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public