West Jordan Utah Death Records
West Jordan death records are issued by the Salt Lake County Health Department, which operates a branch office directly within the city. West Jordan is a growing suburban community in southern Salt Lake County with a population well over 100,000 residents. Certified death certificates for West Jordan are available in person, by mail, or through an authorized online service. This page explains the offices that serve West Jordan, the steps to request a death certificate, fees, eligibility requirements, and how to access historical death records for genealogical research.
West Jordan Quick Facts
West Jordan Death Records Office Location
The South Redwood Public Health Center in West Jordan is the closest Salt Lake County Health Department office for West Jordan residents. This office handles all vital records requests for West Jordan, including certified death certificates. It is one of three county health offices that serve all of Salt Lake County. You may also visit the other two offices if the West Jordan location is more convenient.
| Nearest Office | South Redwood Public Health Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 7971 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088 |
| Phone | (385) 468-5312 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Service Type | Same-day in-person processing |
| Online Orders | VitalChek (authorized service) |
All three Salt Lake County Health offices provide identical services. The Salt Lake Public Health Center is at 610 South 200 East, Salt Lake City (385-468-4230). The Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center is at 4535 South 5600 West, West Valley City (385-468-3712). Go to whichever is most convenient. Office hours are the same at all locations.
How to Obtain West Jordan Death Certificates
West Jordan residents can get death certificates three ways. In-person visits to the South Redwood office produce same-day results. Mail requests take longer but work well for those who cannot visit in person. Online ordering through VitalChek is fastest for those comfortable with digital processes.
For in-person requests, arrive at the South Redwood Public Health Center during business hours. You will need a completed application form, a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of your relationship to the deceased, and payment. The office accepts cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard. Your request will be processed while you wait. The application form is available at the office or through the county health department website at saltlakecounty.gov/health/vital-records/order.
For mail requests, include a completed application, a legible photocopy of your government-issued photo ID, legible copies of your proof-of-relationship documents, and a check or money order payable to the Salt Lake County Health Department. Credit cards are not accepted by mail. Write "ATTN: VITAL RECORDS" on the envelope. Mail to the South Redwood Public Health Center or any other county health office. Completed orders are returned by mail promptly.
As of August 21, 2024, proof of relationship is required for all vital records requests in Salt Lake County. If you are listed on the West Jordan death certificate as the spouse at the time of death, no additional proof is needed. Adult children must submit their own birth certificate naming the deceased as a parent. Siblings must provide a birth certificate showing a shared parent.
Note: The $30 fee covers one certified copy. Each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10. Fees apply to in-person, mail, and online requests alike.
Searching West Jordan Death Records Online
Several free online tools cover historical West Jordan death records. The FamilySearch Utah Death Records collection is the largest free resource. It covers Utah death certificates and registers from 1904 through 1966, including all Salt Lake County communities. You can search by name, year, and county at no charge. Viewing scanned certificate images requires a free FamilySearch account.
The Ancestor Hunt directory of free Utah death records lists every publicly available index and database covering Utah. It is an excellent guide for understanding which resources cover which time periods and counties, including the West Jordan area of Salt Lake County.
For recent West Jordan death records not in public archives, use VitalChek to order online. VitalChek is the state-authorized service for online vital records ordering in Utah. Researchers interested in linking West Jordan death records to broader family data can use the Utah Population Database at the University of Utah, which integrates vital records with census and other genealogical sources.
What West Jordan Death Records Contain
A certified West Jordan death certificate is a legal document issued by the Salt Lake County Health Department on behalf of the Utah Office of Vital Records. The certificate records key facts at the time of death and serves as the official proof of death for legal, financial, and research purposes.
Fields on a Utah death certificate typically include the full legal name of the deceased, date and exact location of death, date and place of birth, age, sex, Social Security number (for records after 1937), marital status, surviving spouse if applicable, father's name, mother's name and maiden name, informant's name and relationship, place and method of final disposition, cause of death, manner of death, and the certifying physician or medical examiner's name and signature.
West Jordan death certificates are used for insurance claims, bank account closures, estate probate, vehicle title transfers, pension claims, survivor benefit applications, and genealogical documentation. The CDC's guide to Utah vital records explains which agencies accept Utah death certificates and how to use them for these purposes.
Historical Death Records for West Jordan
West Jordan has been a settled community in Salt Lake County since the pioneer era. Early death records for the West Jordan area are part of the Salt Lake County historical record. Utah began statewide death registration in 1905, but some local records exist from before that date through church and cemetery archives.
Death certificates for West Jordan and the surrounding Salt Lake County area from 1904 through 1966 are freely accessible through FamilySearch. Records after 1966 and within the last 50 years are available through the Salt Lake County Health Department. Records older than 50 years are available to any requestor without a relationship requirement, per Utah Code 26-2-22.
For records older than 50 years that fall outside the FamilySearch collection, contact the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service. The division holds older vital records from across the state, including those for Salt Lake County communities like West Jordan.
Salt Lake County Death Records
West Jordan is located in Salt Lake County. The county health department handles all death certificate issuance for the city. Visit the Salt Lake County death records page for full county-level detail, ordering resources, and related information.
Nearby Salt Lake County Cities
West Jordan neighbors several other Salt Lake County communities. Find death records information for nearby cities below.