Kaysville Court Records and Civil Filings
Kaysville civil court records are maintained within the Second District Court system that serves all of Davis County. Located in the northern part of Davis County, Kaysville produces civil filings that range from small claims and property disputes to family law and probate matters. This guide explains where Kaysville civil court records are held, the courts involved, how to search them online or in person, and what options are available for obtaining copies of court documents.
Kaysville Quick Facts
Second District Court Serving Kaysville
Kaysville civil court cases are filed and heard at the Second Judicial District Court in Davis County. The Second District Court operates two locations that serve Kaysville residents. The main courthouse is in Farmington at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, phone (801) 447-3800. The second location is the Layton branch at 425 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton, UT 84041, phone (801) 447-3820. Kaysville sits close to the Layton branch, making it the more convenient option for most residents. Both locations keep the same court hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Second District Court handles civil cases where the amount at issue exceeds $11,000. It also has jurisdiction over family law matters including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and adoption, as well as probate proceedings involving estates and guardianships. Felony criminal cases are also heard at this level. All appeals from Davis County justice courts, including Kaysville's, come to the Second District Court for a full new hearing known as a trial de novo.
Davis County is served by the Second District Court alongside Weber and Morgan counties, which makes the court system one of the larger ones in the state. The volume of filings means that the clerk's office stays busy, and having a case number ready before visiting can save time. If you do not know a case number, the clerk can perform a party name search at the public access terminals during your visit.
Searching Kaysville Civil Court Records Online
XChange is the Utah court system's official online portal for searching civil court records, including those from Kaysville cases. It allows searches by party name or case number and returns docket entries, case status, filing dates, judgment amounts, and court orders. Access to XChange requires a paid subscription: $40 per month or $240 per year. Each search costs $0.35, and viewing a specific document costs $1.00. You can subscribe through XChange on the Utah Courts website.
The resource below shows how Kaysville's justice court and Davis County district court records are organized and what types of civil case information are available to the public.
Free access to XChange is available at public terminals inside the Second District Court in Farmington during business hours. No subscription is needed for terminal searches. The Utah State Law Library, located at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City, also offers a free public XChange terminal and can be reached at (801) 238-7990. Both options give full search access to Kaysville civil court records without a monthly fee, though in-person visits are required.
Kaysville Justice Court Civil Records
Kaysville maintains its own Justice Court for municipal-level matters, handling cases that fall within the city's jurisdiction. The Kaysville Justice Court processes small claims disputes up to $11,000, traffic citations, misdemeanor offenses, and city ordinance violations. Small claims cases at this level are resolved through a streamlined process that moves faster than district court proceedings and does not require an attorney.
The image below is from a resource covering how Kaysville's court records are stored at both the justice court and the Davis County district court level.
Justice court records and district court records are maintained separately. Small claims outcomes, traffic case records, and misdemeanor dispositions are held at the Kaysville Justice Court, not at the Second District Court. If a Kaysville justice court case is appealed, it transfers to the Second District Court in Farmington or Layton for a new hearing. The party appealing must file within 30 days of the justice court's judgment.
Note: Justice court records in Kaysville are not available through XChange; those records are maintained locally and must be accessed by contacting the Kaysville Justice Court directly.
Types of Civil Court Records Available in Kaysville
Two courts hold the civil court records that relate to Kaysville: the Kaysville Justice Court for limited jurisdiction matters and the Second District Court for cases involving larger amounts or more complex legal issues. Most records at both courts are open to the public for in-person inspection at no charge. The following types of civil records are available through the Second District Court for cases involving Kaysville parties:
- Civil complaints and filed pleadings
- Contract, debt, and property dispute filings
- Family law orders including divorce and custody
- Probate case files and estate inventories
- Court judgments and decrees
- Small claims appeals from Kaysville Justice Court
- Injunctions and protective order filings
Records that are restricted by law include juvenile case files, adoption records, mental health proceedings, sealed cases, and any documents that contain Social Security numbers or financial account information. These are not available to the public at any Davis County court location. The clerk can tell you whether a specific record falls within a restricted category before you submit a formal request.
GRAMA and Records Requests in Kaysville
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act applies to civil court records held by government agencies in Kaysville and across Davis County. Under Utah Code Section 63G-2-201, most civil court records are presumptively public and must be made available upon request. In-person inspection is free for all public records. Written requests are required to obtain copies or to have records sent outside the courthouse.
Davis County agencies, including the courts, must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost between $4 and $8 each. Davis County certification fees are $2.00 per document. Research time exceeding 15 minutes is charged at $20.00 per hour, with the first 15 minutes at no cost. Digital copies on CD or DVD are available for $10.00 per disc. Davis County offers the NextRequest platform for submitting and tracking GRAMA requests electronically, which allows residents to follow the status of their request without calling the office.
For older records no longer held at the courthouse, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov maintains Davis County historical records going back to 1870. The archives building is located at 346 South Rio Grande Street in Salt Lake City.
Divorce and Historical Records in Davis County
Residents searching for historical civil court records from Kaysville have several options depending on the age of the record. Divorce records from 1978 forward are held by the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, phone (801) 538-6105. Certified copies of divorce certificates cost $18. These are summary certificates that confirm the divorce took place; they do not include the full case file.
Complete divorce case files, including all court orders, property settlement agreements, and parenting plans, must be obtained from the Second District Court branch where the divorce was granted. Certification fees are $8 per document plus $0.50 per page for the attached pages. For divorces filed before 1978, requests go to the Davis County Clerk/Auditor's Office at 61 South Main Street, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025, phone (801) 451-3213, using a GRAMA request form.
The Utah State Archives holds historical Davis County court records and other archived documents for genealogical and legal research. Their catalog is searchable online, and staff can assist with older record requests. Davis County property records, which often relate to civil court judgments involving real estate, are also searchable through the County Recorder's online portal.
Davis County Civil Court Records
Kaysville is located in Davis County, and all Second District Court civil filings for the city are part of the Davis County court system. For a full overview of civil court records across Davis County, including all court locations, fee schedules, and county-wide access options, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
These nearby cities are also served by the Second District Court and have their own civil court records resources.