Welcome to the City Recorder’s Office

The City Recorder’s Office maintains and preserves the official records of Salt Lake City including the proceedings of the Salt Lake City Council and Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, the Recorder’s office maintains all ordinances and resolutions, keeps the Municipal Code, coordinates the Municipal Elections for Salt Lake City, and administers the City’s Public Records Request Program.

The City Recorder’s Office is located in City Hall, Suite 415. Buttons above the title block of this page will redirect you to services provided by the City Recorder’s office.  Frequently requested services are listed below: 

GUIDELINES FOR SERVING DOCUMENTS AT THE SALT LAKE CITY RECORDERS OFFICE

Service of Notice of Claims, Subpoenas or Complaints on Salt Lake City Corporation should be accomplished in the following way:

Notice of Claims: All notices of claims can be mailed to: Salt Lake City Recorder, P.O. Box 145515, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5515 OR emailed to slcrecorder@slc.gov. To be timely, the notice of claim must be mailed/emailed on or before the deadline for filing, which will be determined by the postmarked date on the envelope/email.

Subpoenas, Summons and Complaints: To serve a Subpoena, Summons or Complaint on Salt Lake City Corporation, visit during regular business hours, schedule an appointment with the Recorder’s Office by visiting the online scheduling system by visiting our Bookings Page or call 801-535-7671. Please note that only Salt Lake City Corporation can be served at the Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office. To serve a Subpoena, Summons or Complaint on an employee of Salt Lake City Corporation, please refer to the options provided in Rule 4 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as appropriate, for service on individuals. Alternatively, to serve an employee you may email the Subpoena or Complaint to requestwaiver@slc.gov and the City Attorney’s Office will attempt to obtain consent to accept service on the employee’s behalf. A Subpoena or Complaint emailed to requestwaiver@slc.gov is not considered served until you receive a signed copy of your acceptance of service form.

Ballot Propositions for local initiatives or referendums are filed at the City Recorder’s office during business hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. 

Local Referendum Application to print: Printable Form

Local Referendum Application: Fillable Form

Local Initiative Application to print: Printable Form