West Valley City, Utah document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in West Valley City, Utah, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those. Utah rules differ from Colorado's and Wyoming's in several places, and we point those out.
Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with West Valley City, Salt Lake County, the Salt Lake County Library, the Salt Lake County Health Department, the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics, the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office, USPS, the U.S. Department of State or any business named here. This page is general information. Hours and fees change, so call or check the source before you go.
Which offices serve West Valley City: West Valley City is in Salt Lake County. Its libraries are branches of The County Library (Salt Lake County Library): Hunter, 4740 W 4100 S, and West Valley, 2880 W 3650 S [5]. That is a different system from The City Library in Salt Lake City. County records come from the Salt Lake County Clerk and Salt Lake County Recorder at 2001 South State Street in Salt Lake City [7][9]. The Salt Lake County Health Department has a vital records office in West Valley City [11].
Short version: printing at The County Library is 10 cents a page, and faxing is free at all county library locations [1][3]. Utah birth certificates are $25.00 for the first copy at the Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center in West Valley City, which processes in-person orders while you wait [11][12]. We didn't find a passport acceptance facility with a West Valley City address in the State Department's locator data [6].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax: The County Library
| Service | What the library says |
|---|---|
| Printing | "All printing is 10 cents per page" [1]. The library's fee schedule lists $.10 per page for 8.5" x 11" printing and copies [2]. |
| Copying | $.10 per page for 8.5" x 11" [2]. |
| Large format printing | $.75 per sheet or side for 8.5" x 11", $1.50 for 11" x 17" and $2.00 for 13" x 19" [2]. |
| Fax | Free: "Faxing is free at all Salt Lake County Library locations" [3]. |
| Scanning | We didn't find a scanning price on the library pages we checked. |
| Print from anywhere | Send a document from your own device to a printer at any County Library location. It is held for 24 hours [1]. |
- West Valley City branches: Hunter Library, 4740 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT 84120, and West Valley Library, 2880 W 3650 S, West Valley City, UT 84119 [5].
- Hours: the library lists Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri and Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and closed Sunday. Customer service: 801.943.4636 [4]. The library says it will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day [5].
- The UPS Store: we didn't find a The UPS Store location page for West Valley City.
The fee schedule document is titled "Fines and Fee Schedule – Proposed 1/22/2025" [2]. See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in West Valley City
- City and library: we didn't find notary service on the West Valley City Recorder's page or on The County Library's pages we checked [1][22].
- Salt Lake County Clerk (Salt Lake City): the passport locator data says "photos, photocopy and notary services" are available on site at the clerk's office, 2001 S. State St., Suite S2-200, Salt Lake City [6]. We didn't find a notary price on the clerk's pages.
- Utah fee limits (statewide): under Utah Code 46-1-12, a notary may charge at most $10 per signature for an acknowledgment or jurat, $10 per page for a certified copy, $10 per person for an oath or affirmation without a signature, and $10 for each signature witnessing. A remote notarization can cost up to $25. A travel fee, up to the federal mileage rate, is allowed only if the notary explains it and you agree in advance. Notaries must display an English-language fee schedule [16]. Utah's limit is per signature, unlike Wyoming's $10 per notarial act and Colorado's $15 per document.
- New rules (statewide): S.B. 139 took effect May 6, 2026. It requires an unexpired ID as satisfactory evidence of identity, lets a credible witness vouch instead, and requires journals for new and renewing notaries [18]. The Lieutenant Governor's notary site has a "Find a Notary" search [17].
- Banks (national policy): Bank of America says notary service is available "at no cost to our customers" and "in many of our financial centers." Schedule an appointment. All signers must be present [19]. For other banks, see free notary options.
Passports near West Valley City
We didn't find a passport acceptance facility with a West Valley City address in the U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data. These Salt Lake County facilities from the same data are the closest options we cover [6]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours listed | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan City | 8000 So Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088. 801-569-5033 | Walk-in services Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (from the facility note) | Not listed |
| Salt Lake County Clerk | 2001 S. State St., S2-200, Salt Lake City, UT 84190. 385-468-7300 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (the clerk's own page says by appointment only) | Listed as on site |
| Salt Lake City Main Post Office | 1760 W 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84199. 801-974-2311 | Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed 12:30–1 p.m.; Wed 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed 12:30–1 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; by appointment at usps.com/scheduler | Listed as on site |
- West Jordan City: the locator note also lists Spanish, money orders, photocopy, notary and fingerprint services [6].
- County Clerk: "Passport applications are accepted by appointment only." The $35 acceptance fee is payable to the Salt Lake County Clerk by Visa, Discover, Mastercard, AMEX, cash or check. The application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State by check or money order [7].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [20].
See also Salt Lake City for the walk-in library passport office, the passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death, marriage and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center
- Who issues them (statewide): the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics keeps Utah birth and death records from 1905 to the present. "In person orders can be placed at most Utah Local Health Departments" [14]. Wyoming has only the state office for this; Utah's local counters are closer to Colorado's county public health offices.
- In person in West Valley City: Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center, Vital Records Office, 4535 South 5600 West, West Valley City, Utah 84120, 385-468-3712, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. "We will process your order while you wait." The county accepts cash, check, money order, Visa and Mastercard [11].
- Fees: a birth certificate is $25.00 for the first certified copy and a death certificate is $35.00, with additional copies $10.00 each if ordered at the same time [12]. These match the state fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 (statewide) [13].
- By mail from the county: add a $1.00 mailing fee, pay by check or money order to the Salt Lake County Health Department. Credit cards aren't accepted for mailed orders [11].
- Who can order: the county lists the person on the record, parents, a current or surviving spouse, siblings, children, grandparents and grandchildren. Others need legal proof of need [10].
- State office (statewide): online and mail orders are "approximately 6 weeks out," and third-party vendors are not authorized to order for certificate holders [15].
Marriage records and recorded documents: Salt Lake County
- Marriage license copies: the Salt Lake County Clerk takes walk-in requests Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at 2001 South State Street, Suite S2 200, Salt Lake City, for a certified copy of your own license. Copies are $5.00 each, plus $3.00 shipping within the U.S. [8]. We didn't find the license fee on that page.
- State abstracts (statewide): the state office has marriage and divorce records only from 1978 to 2010 [14]. An abstract is $25.00 [13].
- Recorder: recording is a flat $40.00 per document. A recorded document copy is $2 per page, and a certified copy is $5 plus $2 per page [9].
- City records: the West Valley City Recorder's Office, 3600 S Constitution Boulevard, 801-963-3203, Mon–Thu 7 a.m.–6 p.m., keeps all city records and takes government records requests [22]. We didn't find copy fees on that page.
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders (national USPS fees)
USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [21]. The locator data also lists money orders at West Jordan City's passport office [6]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- West Valley City: the city holds an annual recycling event where residents can drop off documents to be shredded on site, plus tires and electronics. Paper shredding is residential, up to two banker boxes. The city says to check back for details on its next event, "coming in May 2027" [23].
- State Declutter Day: the Utah Division of Consumer Protection's 2026 Declutter Day, with free shredding for the public, was April 17, 2026, in Salt Lake City [24]. That date has passed.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Is there a passport office in West Valley City?
We didn't find one in the State Department's locator data. Nearby options include West Jordan City Hall (walk-in Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) and the Salt Lake County Clerk in Salt Lake City (by appointment) [6][7].
Can I send a fax for free in West Valley City?
Yes. The County Library says faxing is free at all its locations, including the Hunter and West Valley branches [3][5].
Where can I get a birth certificate in West Valley City?
At the Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center, 4535 South 5600 West, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The first copy is $25.00 [11][12].
When is the West Valley City shredding event?
The city says its next annual shredding and recycling event is coming in May 2027 [23].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026.
- Salt Lake County Library, "Frequently Asked Questions": slcolibrary.org/information/faqs (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Library, "Fines and Fee Schedule – Proposed 1/22/2025" (PDF): slcolibrary.org/policies/pdfs/fines-and-fees-policy-schedule.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Library, LibAnswers, "What is the price for faxing at the library?" (last updated Jun 07, 2023): slcolibrary.libanswers.com/general/faq/355713 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Library, home page (hours and customer service): slcolibrary.org (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Library, "Locations": slcolibrary.org/locations (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Utah): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Clerk, "Passport": saltlakecounty.gov/clerk/passport (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Clerk, "Marriage": saltlakecounty.gov/clerk/marriage (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Recorder, "Recording Requirements & Fees": saltlakecounty.gov/recorder/industry/requirements (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Health Department, "Vital Records": saltlakecounty.gov/health/vital-records (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Health Department, "Order a Vital Record": saltlakecounty.gov/health/vital-records/order (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake County Health Department, birth or death certificate order form (PDF): saltlakecounty.gov/…/birth_death_order_form.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics, "Fee Schedule" (effective July 1, 2026): vitalrecords.utah.gov/fee-schedule (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics, "Order a Vital Record Certificate": vitalrecords.utah.gov/order-a-vital-record-certificate (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics, home page: vitalrecords.utah.gov (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Utah Code 46-1-12, "Fees and notice" (current version, effective Nov. 1, 2019): le.utah.gov/xcode/Title46/Chapter1/46-1-S12 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Utah Lieutenant Governor, Notary Office: notary.utah.gov (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Utah Lieutenant Governor, Notary Office, "S.B. 139 Notary Amendments Updates and Guidance": notary.utah.gov/announcements/s-b-139-notary-amendments-updates-and-guidance (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Bank of America, "Notary Services": bankofamerica.com/signature-services/notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- West Valley City, "City Recorder's Office": wvc-ut.gov/…/city_recorder_s_office (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- West Valley City, "Annual Shredding & Recycling Event": wvc-ut.gov/…/annual_shredding_recycling_event.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Utah Division of Consumer Protection, "Declutter Day": commerce.utah.gov/dcp/declutter (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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