Wayne County, UT

County Offices

County Government Services

Wayne County is devoted to efficiency and effectiveness in local government, with small departments completely focused on their objective, from schools to emergency services, to local law.

Our Government Services are centered at:

Wayne County Courthouse

  • Address: 18 S Main, PO Box 189, Loa, Utah 84747
  • Phone: 435-836-2765

Our hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We’re closed 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm for lunch.

Find the department you are trying to contact below.

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Assessor’s Office

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Assessor - Sharon E. Torgerson

Assessor Hours of Operation

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Friday’s are for field work

    Primary vs. Secondary Exemption All Wayne County Residential Owners: Are you receiving the primary exemption on your home? If, so, there is a 45% taxable difference if your home qualifies. The easiest way to check for yourself is to see if there is a difference on your recent tax notice between the Market Value and the Taxable Value. This exemption is the owner’s responsibility to claim and provide all necessary paperwork. You are welcome to call or stop by the Assessor’s office at 435-836-1305 or 435-836-1306 and we will be happy to check our records for you.

    General Information: Form PT-23 needs to be filled out at the Assessor’s Office when you apply for the primary exemption. Please provide the drivers licenses of each owner showing your current physical address, plus you will need to provide 2 additional forms of evidence proving your physical address. The home MUST be occupied by you, or a tenant, for 183 or more consecutive calendar days in a calendar year. There are additional requirements on the Utah State form PT-23-our office just administers it.

Deputy Assessor- Jaime Peterson

DMV Hours of Operation

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm

Friday’s The DMV Office will continue to be closed due to Appraisal Field Work. During the 2025 year, we will be appraising all homes in the Loa, Lyman, and Bicknell areas. Some Friday’s may be needed for data entry and processing, but will still be considered necessary field work days.

Please visit our DMV office Monday – Thursday and we will be happy to help you with your motor vehicle needs. If you need assistance on Friday’s during our DMV office closure, there are on-the-spot registration locations available at Brian Auto – Loa and M&D Auto – Bicknell.

We accept checks, cash & credit cards. Make checks payable to: Utah State Tax Commission

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Attorney’s Office

Wayne County’s attorney is the county’s chief legal officer, and is responsible for providing legal services and legal advice to the county’s elected officials, county government employees, and various County Boards.

The county attorney is the county’s chief prosecutor, and responsible for prosecuting individuals who commit any public offense proscribed under state statutes or local ordinances.

The county attorney prosecutes offenses on behalf of the State of Utah, including both misdemeanors and felonies. In addition to prosecution, the county attorney is responsible for providing legal representation for the county in civil matters.

Contact Information

Wayne County Attorney - Michael Winn

For useful applications or forms, please visit our Documents Page under Attorney Forms & Apps

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Clerk/Auditor

Birth & Death Certificates

Obtaining Certified Copies\ Some birth and death records from 1898-1959 are available at the Clerk/Auditor’s Office located at 18 S Main Street. Anything after 1959 is available through the Central Utah Public Health Department’s Office of Vital Records and Statistics.

Commission Agenda

To be added to the agenda, please contact County Clerk Felicia Snow.

For Archived Agendas and Minutes Visit this link: Public Meeting Notice & Agenda Link To find the agenda after, you go to the above link: adjust the filters at the bottom, County > Wayne County > Wayne County Commission

Elections

*Candidate Filing for 2025:  June 1, 2025 - June 7, 2025*                      

*Filing for Candidacy will be at local City/Town Offices during the filing period.*\ 2025 General Election Deadlines and Activities:                                      

Sign up to track your ballot at http://ballottrax.utah.gov/\ Declaration of Candidacy Period:  June 1 - June 7  

Marriage Licenses

Requesting Certified Copies\ Marriage licenses are classified as a vital record, and can only be provided to an applicant who demonstrates “a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest”(Utah Code, 26-2-22) in a vital record.

 To apply in person (or by mail): Contact the Clerk’s Office.\ \ Purchase a new Marriage License The couple must do the following:

Download and complete the Marriage Application Worksheet.

Come to the Wayne County Clerk/Auditor’s Office together Monday - Friday between 8:30am - 4pm.  (Closed Holidays)  

Provide identification and proof of age (driver’s license, passport, etc.). 

Pay a non-refundable fee of $40.  The fee includes one certified copy.

Additional Information

  • Marriage licenses are valid 30 days from the date of purchase.  Refunds and extensions cannot be granted.
  • A marriage license issued in Wayne County may be used anywhere in the state of Utah.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, or follow the procedures below. 
  • Applicants aged 16 and 17 years must provide a certified birth certificate, have parental consent, AND written authorization from a judge of the court exercising juvenile jurisdiction in the county where either party resides to be married. A parent or legal guardian must give sworn consent in-person at the time of application, and must have proper identification. If the parents of the minor are divorced, consent shall be given by the parent having legal custody of the minor or, in cases where joint custody has been awarded, the parent having physical custody of the minor the majority of the time. If the minor is not in custody of a parent, the legal guardian shall provide the consent and shall provide proof of guardianship by court order.  
  • Applicants aged 15 years or under cannot obtain a marriage license under current Utah law.
  • First cousins may marry if they are 65 years of age or older. If they are between 55 and 64 years of age, the district court in the county where they reside must find that either person is incapable of reproduction in order for them to be married.  
  • Any persons related to each other within, but not including the fifth degree of consanguinity, except for cousins as stated above, may not be married.

Passports

The Application Process: Passport applications can be accepted in the Wayne County Clerk/Auditor’s Office 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. The Clerk/Auditor’s Office does not issue the passport; the completed application, fees, and all documents are sent to the U.S. Passport Agency for processing. \ \ Application Requirements

  • Applicable fees (A check, money order or cash
  • Both parents for children age 16 and under
  • One passport-quality picture
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (old passport or certified birth certificate)
  • Picture identification (driver’s license)

Other Information

For your convenience, building permit application, business application, short-term rental application, budgets, election information, special events permit and other relevant documents can be found at the following link, Documents.

Contact Information

County Clerk - Felicia Snow

Deputy Clerk - Tawni Nelson

Deputy Clerk - Mary Sorenson

Deputy Clerk - Kassidee Brown

Public Information

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County Commissioners

For more information on the Commissioners please visit our Wayne County Commission page.

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Courts

6th District Court Deputy Clerk-Tawni Nelson

Justice Court Clerk-Jakelle Pace

For an appointment, call 435-836-1321.

Contact Information

Juvenile Court

  • Please contact 435-896-2700.
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Geographical Information Systems (Maps)

ATV, Hiking, Equestrian and Mountain Bike trails all located in and around Wayne County.

  • Printable documents to provide information to the public on what to expect or what is available for use.
  • PDF Documents are available on the following webpage, Capitol Reef Country
  • Any questions regarding these trails can be directed to the GIS Department or the Wayne County Visitor Center.

Contact Information

GIS - Adus F. Dorsey II

  • Address: 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747
  • Phone: 435-691-0173
  • Office Phone: 435-836-1323
  • Email: adus@wayne.utah.gov

Wayne County Master Transportation Plan

The primary purpose of a transportation system is to move people and goods in a safe and efficient manner. A variety of different travel demands needs to be considered in order to fulfill this purpose, including travel within the County, passing through the County, and between rural parts of the County and the County’s cities.

Transportation concerns identified in Wayne County include:

Any questions regarding this plan and the contents therein should be directed to the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa UT 84747 435-836-1300.

Forms & Applications

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Recorder/Treasurer

New Wayne County Recorder Fee Schedule

Contact Information

Recorder/Treasurer - Colleen Allen

Deputy Recorder/Treasurer - Wanda Oyler

Public Notices

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Sanitation

Landfill Hours

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Landfill Pricing

Contact Information

Landfill Supervisor - Scott Chesnut

  • Cell Phone: 435-491-2771
  • To schedule a roll off: 435-836-1300
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Wayne County Sheriff

Sheriff's Truck

Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer, please fill out our employment application, or contact the office for further details.

Contact Information

  • In Case of Emergency, DIAL 9-1-1
  • Non Emergency, 800-356-8757

Sheriff - M. A. Gulley

Administrative Office Manager -

  • Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Address: 18 South Main Street, PO Box 219, Loa, UT 84747
  • Phone: 435-836-1308
  • Email: wcso@wayne.utah.gov

Search & Rescue Donations

Wayne County Search & Rescue is a non-profit organization, if you would like to donate to Wayne County Search & Rescue, please click on the Donate link below.

DONATE

CodeRED: Emergency Communication Made Easy

CodeRED is an emergency notification service by which public safety can notify residents and\ businesses by telephone or cellular phone about emergency situations. The system is capable\ of sending messages only to specific neighborhoods or the entire community.

Sign Up for CodeRED Alerts

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Wayne County Tourism

Travel to Capitol Reef Country!

Contact Information

Director - Nycole Durfey

Apply for Event Funding

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Weeds Department

Help prevent the spread of noxious weeds in Wayne County! Call with any questions or to schedule to have your noxious weeds sprayed.

For a list of Noxious Weeds, please visit this website link

Contact Information

Noxious Weed Specialist- Stetson Labrum

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 189, Loa UT 84747
  • Cell Phone: 435-691-3767
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Other Services Supported by Wayne County

Building Inspector

  • Eric Torgerson
  • Cell Phone: 435-979-1279
  • Wayne County Building Permits Contact the Clerks Office: 435-836-1300

Central Utah Public Health

Economic Development

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USU Extension Office

Workforce Services

  • Website: Jobs.Utah.Gov
  • Phone: 435-836-2332
  • Hours: Tuesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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