Clearfield Death Records and Certificates
Clearfield death records are maintained by the Davis County Clerk/Auditor, the official issuing authority for all vital records in Davis County. Clearfield is an established Davis County community with a long history on the Wasatch Front. Certified death certificates for Clearfield are available through the county office in Farmington. This page details how to request records in person, by mail, and online, and where to search historical Clearfield death records through free genealogical archives.
Clearfield Quick Facts
Clearfield Death Certificates from Davis County
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor's office in Farmington issues all certified Clearfield death certificates. Davis County maintains birth and death records from 1973 to the present. For events before 1973, historical archives through FamilySearch cover records from 1904 through 1966. The Utah Office of Vital Records in Salt Lake City can assist with requests for events between 1967 and 1972.
| Office | Davis County Clerk/Auditor |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Contact | Marsha Weller: (801) 525-5155 |
| mweller@co.davis.ut.us | |
| Fax | (801) 525-5151 |
| Online | familysearch.org |
How to Request Clearfield Death Records
You can request a certified Clearfield death certificate in person at the Davis County Clerk/Auditor's office, by mail, or online through VitalChek. Each method requires you to provide your identity and your relationship to the person on the certificate. In-person requests are processed the same day when all required documents are present.
For an in-person request, bring a completed application, a current government-issued photo ID, and proof of your relationship to the deceased. Standard qualifying relationships include spouses, parents, children, and siblings. Attorneys, executors, and those with a court order may also qualify. Payment is made at the counter.
Mail requests require clear photocopies of your ID and relationship proof, plus a completed application and check or money order payable to Davis County. Do not send cash. Incomplete mail requests are returned without processing. Allow additional time for mailing and return delivery. For questions, contact Marsha Weller at (801) 525-5155 or mweller@co.davis.ut.us before mailing.
Online orders go through VitalChek. Credit cards are accepted online. Service fees apply. The first certified copy costs $30, and additional copies cost $10 each when ordered in the same transaction.
Clearfield Historical Death Records
Clearfield's history as a developed community in Davis County goes back to the early twentieth century, with growth accelerating significantly in the mid-twentieth century. Historical death records for Clearfield from 1904 through 1966 are part of the Davis County death certificate collection in the Utah State Archives. These records are accessible through the FamilySearch Utah Death Records collection, which is free to search. Certificate images can be viewed with a free account.
Davis County death records from 1904 through 1966 are indexed by name within the FamilySearch collection. Searching the index allows you to find specific individuals by name without browsing the full archive. This is the most efficient approach for locating a specific Clearfield death record from the first half of the twentieth century.
For records after 1966 and within the 50-year restricted period, the Davis County Clerk's office is the correct source. For events before 1904, church records and local community documents held at the Family History Library and accessible through FamilySearch may be the only surviving sources. Records more than 50 years old are publicly available under Utah Code 26-2-22.
Note: The Utah Population Database links vital records data across Davis County and statewide, making it useful for genealogical research that spans multiple generations or record types.
Clearfield Mortality Records Online Search
Several online tools are available for searching Clearfield death records. FamilySearch is the best free starting point for historical records. The Ancestor Hunt guide to free Utah death records identifies additional free indexes and databases relevant to Davis County. These include volunteer-compiled genealogical indexes, newspaper obituary archives, and cemetery databases that may supplement the official state collection.
The FamilySearch Utah death records collection provides public records information for Davis County and can be a useful starting point for researching county-level records including vital statistics. For recent Clearfield deaths not yet in the public domain, official requests must go through the Davis County Clerk or VitalChek.
Clearfield Death Certificate Information
A certified Clearfield death certificate from Davis County includes the deceased person's full legal name, date and place of death, date and place of birth, age at death, cause and manner of death, name of the attending physician or medical examiner, place of final disposition, and the informant's name. Recent certificates also include Social Security number and occupation.
Certified copies are needed for many official purposes. Common uses include settling estates and probate proceedings, closing bank accounts, claiming life insurance, transferring real property, and applying for survivor benefits and Social Security. Only certified copies with a raised seal or on security paper are accepted for these legal purposes. Order multiple copies at once when you need several for different institutions, since the per-copy rate drops to $10 for additional copies ordered simultaneously.
Davis County Death Records
Clearfield is in Davis County. The Davis County Clerk maintains all official death records for the city and county. For complete county-level ordering information and resources, visit the county page.
Other Davis County Cities
These Davis County cities use the same county clerk for death records and vital statistics requests.