Estate Planning for Carbon County, Utah Property Owners
For most Carbon County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.
For a Carbon County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the District Court. The two tools that keep a Carbon County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.
Skipping this planning step means the District Court decides who receives the property: a simple Utah probate takes 4+ months and opens with $375 in court filing fees.
Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Carbon County
A transfer on death deed lets an owner name a beneficiary who receives Carbon County property automatically at death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Recorderduring the owner’s lifetime and can be revoked any time.
Before recording, a Utah transfer on death deed needs notary acknowledgment. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.
Where to Record Property Documents
Deeds and other real property documents for Carbon County are recorded with the County Recorder at 751 E 100 N, Suite #1300, Price, UT 84501. Phone: 435-636-3265. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Recording costs $45 flat, regardless of page count. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons under Utah law can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Recorder before submitting.
Carbon County accepts e-recording. E-recording required per Utah Code 17-71-402(2)(a) (formerly 17-21-18.5(4)) effective January 1, 2022.
At $45, Carbon County's base recording fee is among the lowest in Utah, where county base fees range from $40 to $45.
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Carbon County
Address
751 E 100 N, Suite #1300Price, UT 84501
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
E-recording
Available
Recording fees
| Flat fee (any length) | $45 |
$45 per document as of May 6, 2026: the $40 statutory base (Utah Code 17-71-407(3)(a)(i)) plus the $5 surcharge that counties of the second through sixth class shall charge under 17-71-407(3)(b), enacted by H.B. 38 (2026 General Session). Flat fee per document — Utah has NO per-page recording fee, regardless of page count. If an instrument contains more than 10 descriptions, $2 for each additional description (Utah Code 17-71-407(3)(a)(ii)(B)). A county recorder may not charge more than one recording fee per instrument, regardless of multiple descriptive titles or attachments (17-71-407(6)). Utah imposes no state or local real estate transfer tax.
Utah Code 17-71-407 (formerly 17-21-18.5)
Verified July 14, 2026 · Source
A Living Trust Covers More Than One Deed
A transfer-on-death deed moves a single property. A revocable living trust holds the home, bank and investment accounts, and other assets together, so the whole estate skips the District Court — not just the house. For a Carbon County family with more than one major asset, the trust is usually the cleaner plan.
Create a Revocable Trust in 15 minutes
Legal Sources
- Utah Code 17-71-407 (formerly 17-21-18.5)
Data sourced from Utah statutes and official state code. How we research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deeds and other real property documents for Carbon County are recorded with the County Recorder at 751 E 100 N, Suite #1300, Price, UT 84501. Call 435-636-3265 to confirm current recording procedures.
Recording a deed in Carbon County costs $45 flat, regardless of page count. Page count, required cover sheets, and any local transfer tax can change the final total.
Carbon County accepts electronic recording. E-recording required per Utah Code 17-71-402(2)(a) (formerly 17-21-18.5(4)) effective January 1, 2022. Paper recording by mail or in person is also accepted.
The County Recorder is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Reach the office at 435-636-3265. Confirm whether walk-in or mail-in recording is preferred before you go.
Yes. Deeds recorded in Utah must be signed in front of a notary before the County Recorder will accept them. A transfer-on-death deed follows the same execution rules — see the Carbon County signing requirements.
A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed names a beneficiary who receives the property automatically when the owner dies, without probate. The deed is recorded with the County Recorderduring the owner’s lifetime. Start one with the Utah TOD deed form.
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