Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
6982--Official records11876--Powers of attorney index
11877--Deeds book
14963--Mining records
14964--Mortgagee/mortgagor indexes
14965--Grantor and grantee indexes
14239--Abstract records
27802--Plat maps by section, township, and range
27803--Dedication plats
27804--Plat maps of subdivisions
27805--Surveys
29037--Ordinances
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 6982
TITLE: Official records
DATES: i 1977-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical according to book number, thereunder chronological according to date of entry.
DESCRIPTION: These are copies of all official records recorded with the county recorder including deeds, mortgages, mining records, military discharges, etc. Upon payment of fees for the same, the recorder must record in the "Official record' book all papers, documents, records, and other writings required or permitted by law to be recorded. In some counties all recorded instruments are compiled together as part of the "Official records", while others compile each type of instrument separately (See Deed records, Mortgage records, Mining records, Water records, etc.)
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.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm 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
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 11876
TITLE: Powers of attorney index
DATES: 1870-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name
DESCRIPTION: These alphabetical indexes are used to access information concerning the granting of powers of attorney located within the official records. They include "the date and time of recording, the book, the page, and entry date (UCA 17-21-6(1)(h)(2011)).
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.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 11877
TITLE: Deeds book
DATES: 1870-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by book and page
DESCRIPTION: These volumes contain verbatim copies of deeds recorded by the county recorder. They contain the book and page number, address of grantee, legal description of property. Some counties separate deeds, while others compile them as part of the "Official records."
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Deed records, GRS-735
AUTHORIZED: 05/02/2016
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.
Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1936 through 1940. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 14963
TITLE: Mining records
DATES: 1905-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These are legal instruments recorded by the county recorder concerning mining. They include the following: Notices of locations, Mining deed records, Mining claims records, Proof of labor records, Mining mortgages, Mining abstract records, Mining transfers and relocations. In some counties mining records are compiled separately, while in others they are part of the "Official records."
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. UCA 17-21-19 (1990)
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 14964
TITLE: Mortgagee/mortgagor indexes
DATES: 1910-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: These are alphabetical indexes to mortgage records which are recorded as part of Official Records.
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. UCA 17-21-19 (1990)
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 14965
TITLE: Grantor and grantee indexes
DATES: 1972-
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)_(1994). The grantee's index contains the same information, but is alphabetical by each grantee (UCA_17-21-6(3)_(1994).
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. UCA 17-21-19 (1990)
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 14239
TITLE: Abstract records
DATES: 1887-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by book, thereunder alphanumerical by township, range and section
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.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. UCA 17-21-19 (1990)
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 27802
TITLE: Plat maps by section, township, and range
DATES: 2007-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by section, township, and range
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
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Maps: Retain in Office until superseded and then destroy.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
The plat maps show property ownership and are updated when ownership changes. The record copy is the current paper copy. Once each year the recorder will create a microfilm and digital copy of the plat maps to preserve a historical record of property ownership.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 27803
TITLE: Dedication plats
DATES: 2011-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name
DESCRIPTION: These are recorded dedication plat maps showing subdivsion, roads, etc., which have been approved by the cities and the county. Records include dedication plat maps of approved subdivsions, roads, annexations, etc.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 27804
TITLE: Plat maps of subdivisions
DATES: 2007 -
ARRANGEMENT: alphabetic
DESCRIPTION: These are plat maps showing property ownership and property lines of sub divisions 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
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until superseded and then destroy.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
The plat maps show property ownership and are updated when ownership changes. The record copy is the current paper copy. Once each year the recorder will create a microfilm and digital copy of the plat maps to preserve a historical record of property ownership.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 27805
TITLE: Surveys
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: numeric by the number given when filed
DESCRIPTION: These are created to keep a back up of surveys filed in the recorder's office. The surveys are used for administrative and legal purposes. May include maps.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 29037
TITLE: Ordinances
DATES: 1862-
ARRANGEMENT:
DESCRIPTION: Ordinances document formal rulings of local legislative bodies, and include original ordinances and resolutions, codified ordinances, and indexes.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Computer data files: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This series has permanent historical value as documentation of decisions and actions of the county.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public