Weber County Death Certificates and Records
Weber County death records are maintained by the Weber-Morgan Health Department in Ogden. This office issues certified death certificates for events that occurred in Weber County and neighboring Morgan County. Ogden City death records date back to 1890, making Weber County one of the earliest local record holders in northern Utah. Whether you need a certified copy for legal purposes or are searching historical death records for family history research, this page covers where to go, what to bring, and how to find records from any era of Weber County history.
Weber County Quick Facts
Weber-Morgan Health Department Vital Records
The Weber-Morgan Health Department provides official, raised-seal birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Weber County and Morgan County. The office is located on the first floor of the main Weber-Morgan Health Department building at 477 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401. Call (801) 399-7130 with questions about vital records. You can also reach staff by email at vitalrecords@webercountyutah.gov or by fax at (801) 399-7135. The office is open Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Requests submitted after 4:00 PM are processed the following business day.
Starting August 21, 2024, proof of relationship is required to obtain any vital record from the Weber-Morgan Health Department. This applies to all request methods. Eligible requesters typically include immediate family members, legal representatives, and others who can document a legitimate need. Weber County death certificates are available for all of Utah for the previous 50 years through this office. For records older than 50 years, contact the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service.
| Office |
Weber-Morgan Health Department 477 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401 Phone: (801) 399-7130 Email: vitalrecords@webercountyutah.gov Fax: (801) 399-7135 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Requests after 4:00 PM processed next business day |
| Morgan County | By appointment only. Call (801) 399-7155 to schedule. |
| Records Website | webermorganhealth.gov |
Weber County Death Certificate Ordering Methods
The Weber-Morgan Health Department offers three ways to request a death certificate. Each method suits different needs and situations.
Same-day service is available for in-person visits to the Ogden office. Bring a completed application, a valid photo ID, proof of relationship to the deceased, and payment. Staff process most requests while you wait. This is the fastest option and avoids mailing delays. The office is on the first floor of the main WMHD building at 477 23rd Street.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a completed application with a clearly legible photocopy of your valid ID, documentation of your relationship to the deceased, and a check or money order made payable to the health department. Do not send cash by mail. Allow three weeks before inquiring about the status of a mailed request. Mail to the Ogden address listed above.
Online ordering through SILVER, a secure online service from Utah.gov, is a third option. You can also order Weber County death certificates through VitalChek, which is an authorized ordering partner. Additional service charges apply for online orders. Certified copies are mailed to your address. This is the best choice for those who live outside Ogden or cannot visit during business hours.
Note: Death certificates from the Weber-Morgan Health Department are used for a range of legal and financial purposes, including insurance claims, closing bank accounts, executing wills, collecting veteran benefits, and genealogical research.
Ogden City and Early Weber County Death Records
Ogden City death records date back to 1890, making them among the earliest local government death records in northern Utah. These early city records predate the state's formal registration system, which began in 1905. Weber County records from July 1958 onward are also on file at the Weber-Morgan Health Department.
The Ogden City website at ogdencity.gov explains how to obtain birth and death certificates through the Weber-Morgan Health Department. All Ogden City vital records requests go through the health department at 477 23rd Street rather than through a separate city office.
Weber County death records from 1898 to 1904 are available through historical collections. Death indexes for various years have also been compiled, including a 1904 to 1941 index and records from 1965. The FamilySearch Utah death records collection covers Weber County certificates from 1904 to 1966 and is free to search online.
Weber County Historical Death Records and Indexes
Historical death records for Weber County are available through the Utah State Archives and FamilySearch. The statewide collection of Utah death certificates from 1904 to 1966, which includes over 260,000 records from all counties, covers Weber County deaths from Ogden, Roy, and all other communities. The collection is free to search at the FamilySearch Utah death records collection. Original certificate images are included, and records can be searched by name, date, and location.
Weber County Death Records from 1898 to 1904 are available in historical collections, bridging the gap between early Ogden City records and the start of statewide registration. Death indexes covering multiple periods have been compiled and are accessible through genealogical databases. The Ancestor Hunt blog at theancestorhunt.com lists free online tools and indexes for researching Weber County deaths across all time periods.
Under Utah Code 26-2-22, death records more than 50 years old are public records in Utah. Anyone can request these older records without establishing a relationship to the deceased. For more recent records, the proof of relationship requirement applies. The Utah Population Database at the University of Utah links Weber County death data from 1904 to the present for research purposes. Learn more at uofuhealth.utah.edu.
Weber County Cemeteries and Burial Records
Weber County has several established cemeteries with burial records that supplement official death certificates. Cemetery records often provide additional details, including exact burial dates, grave locations, and family relationships. The major cemeteries in Weber County include Ogden City Cemetery, Aultorest Memorial Park, Evergreen Memorial Park, Washington Heights Memorial Park, Uintah Cemetery, and West Weber Cemetery. Records from these cemeteries have been compiled and indexed for genealogical research.
Burial records can be especially useful for deaths that occurred before formal death certificate registration or when official certificates are incomplete. Sexton records from older cemeteries sometimes contain cause of death notes and family information not found in other records. FamilySearch and local genealogical societies have worked to digitize and index Weber County cemetery records for easier access.
Weber County Local Research Resources
Several research libraries and archives in Ogden hold materials useful for Weber County death record research. The Union Station Foundation Research Library and Archive is located at 2501 Wall Ave in Ogden and holds local historical collections including newspapers, photographs, and community records that often contain death-related information. Obituaries published in Ogden newspapers are an important source for deaths throughout the county's history.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum at 2104 Lincoln Ave in Ogden maintains historical records related to pioneer families in Weber County. The Weber County Library at 2464 Jefferson Ave in Ogden has local history collections and genealogical reference materials. Stewart Library at Weber State University also holds regional collections that can support death record research for the Ogden area and surrounding communities.
The Weber County Clerk serves as the primary custodian of county records, and the Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, governs public access to those records. For records held by the county rather than the health department, requests can be directed to the Weber County Clerk's office.
Note: The CDC Where to Write for Vital Records guide is a useful federal resource for those ordering Weber County death certificates from out of state. It outlines the Utah ordering process and what documentation to include.
Cities in Weber County
The Weber-Morgan Health Department handles death records for all cities in Weber County. Below are communities in the county with additional records resources.
Other communities served by the Weber-Morgan Health Department include Riverdale, Washington Terrace, South Ogden, North Ogden, Pleasant View, Harrisville, Farr West, West Haven, and Hooper. All Weber County death records go through the Ogden office at 477 23rd Street.
Nearby Counties
Weber County borders Davis, Box Elder, Morgan, Cache, and Rich counties. If the death you are researching occurred near a county line, or if family members lived in multiple counties, you may want to check records from neighboring areas as well.