Information about ordering a death certificate is available on the Utah Vital Records and Statistics website. Death records are available from 1905 - Present.Certificates may be ordered online at vitalrecords.utah.gov. A probate should be filed in Utah if the decedent was a Utah resident at the time of death. Date of death. City. County. Learn probate avoidance strategies in Utah—like living trusts and POD accounts—that will save your family time, money, and hassle. With these documents, an Executor can pay off debts and taxes the estate may owe, and access and close out accounts the decedent owned. You'll need to obtain official death certificates for legal and financial matters. You can get copies from the Utah Department of Health. Staff is available to answer questions that may arise as you complete the application process.