FAQ

Davis County Sheriff's Office only performs background checks for our jurisdiction of current warrants or criminal processes.

For other situations such as missions, international travel, adoptions and citizenship applications, a letter is provided at no charge. One must apply for the letter in person with proper identification—a driver license may suffice.

Statewide background checks are available from the Utah's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), 3888 West 5400 South, Kearns, UT  84188, 801-965-4445, bci.utah.gov.

To expunge a record, contact Utah's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), 3888 West 5400 South, Kearns, UT  84188, 801-965-4445.

Expungement forms and other information may be found online,  bci.utah.gov, and may be printed for mailing or personal delivery. Once the Certificate of Expungement and Order for Expungement, signed by the judge, are received, bring or mail the documents to Davis County Sheriff's Office for processing. We are only able to expunge the records for jail bookings and arrests made by Davis County Sheriff’s Office deputies. 

Additional expungement information is available at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.

Fingerprint services are available at Davis County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. One must either live, be applying for a job in Davis County or be currently working in the jurisdiction of Davis County for us to fingerprint. Exceptions are made for adoption or foster care purposes in which you must go to the city of jurisdiction in which you live regardless of where you work.

There is a $10 (cash only) fee for fingerprints.  All cards must be completed in black ink only and applicants must have current government issued picture identification.  Acceptable forms of identification include a driver license, Utah State Identification Card or U.S. Passport.

The incarcerated inmate must complete a property release form authorizing Davis County Sheriff’s Office to release the Utah State Tax Commission Impound Form TC-540 to you and you must have current government issued picture identification.  Acceptable forms of identification include driver license, Utah State Identification Card or U.S. Passport.  The Form TC-540 must be taken to a Utah Division of Motor Vehicles location.

You will receive a form identifying the respective towing company and you will need to pay an impound fee. Take the form with you to the towing company, where you must then pay any towing and storage fees before they will release the vehicle.

Follow the above impound instructions and/or contact the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for information and requirements, 1-800-DMV-UTAH or 801-297-7780.

If you are the registered vehicle owner, have the number of the TC-540 form, and have proof that you are the owner, the DMV will allow you to pay the fees to get the car out of impound.

You must fill out a Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA) request form which is also available in the Sheriff’s lobby. All information on the form must be filled out completely. You must have current government issued picture identification.  Acceptable forms of identification include State Driver’s License, Utah State Identification Card or U.S. Passport. 

1. What is the cost?  There is a $10 processing fee per police report and $.25 per page for any other documentation. You will receive an estimate of the cost if you are requesting a report that will exceed what we consider a reasonable amount. We accept cash only.
2. Can someone else get the report for me?  According to GRAMA law, certain people can get certain information but everyone can get the public information. However, if you are a victim or subject of a record, etc., you may be able to get more information.
3. Will I get the report when I request it?  It depends on the type of report and other variables. GRAMA law gives us 10 working days to get the information back to you. Through GRAMA law there are reasons reports can be denied.  If denied, you will receive a denial letter stating the reason and your appeal options. 

There are three Courts located in Farmington: 

District Court	801-447-3800
Justice Court	801-451-4488
Juvenile Court	801-451-4900

 

Offenders who are “off-paper” (no longer under supervision or whose conviction is from another jurisdiction) MUST register with the police department/Sheriff’s Office that has jurisdiction over the area where the offender resides. 
 

Registrant must submit the following information to the registering agency:

• Names and aliases
• Primary and secondary addresses
• Physical description
• Vehicles the offender owns or regularly drives, including make, model, color, year, plate #, and VIN #
• Current photograph
• Set of fingerprints, if not already provided
• DNA specimen taken in accordance with Section 53-10-404
• Telephone numbers whether hard line or cell
• Copy of passport
• Any documents which establish the offender’s immigration status
• Professional licenses authorizing an offender to engage in an occupation or carry out a trade or business, including numbers
• Educational institution affiliation (student, vocation, employed)
• Name and address of any place where the offender is or will be employed
• Social Security Number

Registrants may submit the information in the jail lobby of the Davis County Justice Complex, 800 West State Street, Farmington, Utah, Monday–Friday (holidays excluded), 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.  Click here to download the Davis County Sex/Kidnap Offender Registration Form.

The Sex and Kidnap Offender Notification and Registration is online: communitynotification.com

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