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Utah County
Daggett County, Utah
Flaming Gorge Reservoir - the most spectacular canyon reservoir in the American West - from Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (the 91-mile-long reservoir impounded by the Flaming Gorge Dam on the Green River - whose dramatic red and orange canyon walls, world-class lake trout and kokanee salmon fishery, and stunning geological cross-section through hundreds of millions of years of rock record make it one of the most spectacular reservoir landscapes in America - John Wesley Powell named the Flaming Gorge for the brilliant red canyon walls that glow like fire in the afternoon sun during his 1869 Green River exploration) and Daggett County's status as Utah's least populated county.
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Office: Daggett County Emergency Management – (435) 784-3162 (via County Commission)
Alert System: NOAA Weather Radio
FEMA Region: Region 8
Notes: The least populous county accessible anywhere in Utah; remote northeastern Utah county on the Wyoming border; winter storm and wildfire risk; Manila is the county seat
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
Roads: SH-43 and SH-44, primary routes through remote mountain and reservoir terrain
Transit: No fixed-route transit; extremely rural
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Daggett County Building/Permit Office – (435) 784-3162
Office: Daggett County Veterans Service Office (shared/regional arrangement likely)
State VSO: Utah Office of Veterans and Military Affairs – veterans.utah.gov
VA Medical: George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City (accessible southwest, though distant)
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Daggett County Library, Manila
Services: Books; public computers; Wi-Fi
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, one of the most significant reservoir recreation areas accessible anywhere in the Intermountain West, spanning the Utah-Wyoming border and offering exceptional trout fishing, boating, and scenic red-rock canyon views; Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area
Notes: Flaming Gorge’s status as one of the most significant and scenic reservoir recreation destinations accessible anywhere in the region makes it by far Daggett County’s most significant economic and tourism asset, drawing visitors from across the Intermountain West despite the county’s tiny population
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Daggett County GIS (confirm URL)
Parcel Search: Daggett County Assessor site
Addressing/911: Daggett County 911 Addressing – via County Commission
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: No dedicated county animal shelter; handled via Sheriff’s Office as needed
Notes: Population too small to support standalone shelter infrastructure
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Landfill/Transfer: Daggett County Transfer Station – contact County Commission for hours/location
Notes: Flaming Gorge Reservoir water quality management, under federal Bureau of Reclamation and Forest Service oversight, is the county’s primary environmental consideration
NOTES
Daggett County is the least populous county accessible anywhere in Utah, its economy and identity built almost entirely around Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, one of the most significant reservoir recreation destinations accessible anywhere in the Intermountain West. Manila remains the sole town and hub for county government, with virtually every specialized service delivered through regional partnerships given the minimal population base.
About Daggett County
Daggett County is Flaming Gorge – the 91-mile reservoir whose brilliant red canyon walls John Wesley Powell named in 1869 contains a world-class lake trout fishery and some of the most spectacular canyon reservoir scenery in America, and Utah’s least populated county of fewer than 1,000 residents is one of the most remote inhabited landscapes in the West.
Manila (the county seat, population ~310) is one of America’s smallest county seats, serving Daggett County’s Flaming Gorge recreation and ranching communities near the Wyoming border.
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Daggett County Assessor at 95 N. 1st W., Manila, UT 84046, phone 435-784-3210. UT primary residential 45% exemption applies.
Courts & Legal
Daggett County District Court at 95 N. 1st W., Manila, UT 84046, phone 435-784-3210, handles probate.
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR
95 North 100 West, Manila, UT 84046
(435) 784-3154
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Eighth District Court / Daggett County Clerk, Manila (probate/estate case files – see Probate section above).
Local societies
No dedicated Daggett County genealogical society was confirmed in available directories.
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Eighth District Court, Daggett County 95 North 100 West, PO Box 400, Manila, UT 84046 (435) 784-3154
Daggett County is in Northeast Utah, seated in Manila – Utah’s least populous county. Utah has NO separate probate court – probate is handled by the District Court. Daggett County is part of the Eighth Judicial District (Uintah, Duchesne, Daggett), seated in Vernal.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Utah has adopted the Uniform Probate Code (Title 75, Utah Uniform Probate Code) in full – one of about 16 states to do so. This makes Utah’s probate process comparatively streamlined.
Small Estate Affidavit (Utah Code § 75-3-1201) – available when the total estate value (minus liens and encumbrances) is $100,000 or less AND the estate includes NO real property. At least 30 days must have passed since death. This is a true affidavit process – it is NOT filed with the court. The successor fills it out, signs it before a notary, and presents it directly to whoever holds the property (a bank, brokerage, employer, etc.), which is then legally obligated to release the asset. A separate, similar affidavit can transfer title to up to four boats, motor vehicles, trailers, or semi-trailers directly through the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles.
Informal Probate – the most common track in Utah under the UPC. Minimal court involvement; a probate registrar (not a judge) reviews the application and appoints the personal representative administratively when there’s no dispute.
Unsupervised Formal Probate – involves a judge and a court hearing to resolve a specific question (such as confirming a will’s validity) but otherwise proceeds with the same independence as informal probate afterward.
Supervised Formal Administration – full ongoing court supervision, reserved for contested, complex, or high-conflict estates.
Step 2: filing for administration
The personal representative (or an interested party) files an Application for Informal Probate and Appointment of Personal Representative with the Eighth District Court.
The original will (if one exists) and a certified death certificate are submitted with the application.
The court registrar reviews the application; if in order, Letters Testamentary (with a will) or Letters of Administration (without one) are issued – often without a hearing.
The personal representative provides notice to creditors and known heirs, and inventories the estate’s assets.
The personal representative pays valid debts, expenses, and taxes from the estate.
Remaining assets are distributed to beneficiaries or heirs, and the estate is closed.
What it costs
District court filing fee: $375 statewide (confirm current fee for Daggett County directly, as fees can be adjusted).
Utah has NO statutory fee schedule for attorneys or personal representatives – fees must be “reasonable” based on time spent, complexity of the estate, and its value.
Small estate affidavit proceedings cost far less since no court filing is required at all – mainly notary and any professional assistance fees.
Utah does NOT impose a state estate tax or inheritance tax. Only the federal estate tax may apply, and only to very large estates.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
95 North 100 West, Manila, UT 84046
(435) 784-3255
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
ELECTIONS
95 North 100 West, Manila, UT 84046
(435) 784-3154
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Department
320 West 700 South, Manila, UT 84046
(435) 784-3154
DWS Office
95 North 100 West, Manila, UT 84046
(435) 784-3154
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: TriCounty Health Department (regional district serving Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties) – (435) 789-6863
Services: Immunizations; WIC at a regional site; environmental health
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County Facts
County Seat: Manila
Population: 900
Established: 1919
Tier: 3
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