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How do I find and use Utah court forms online

Utah Law Explained — How Do I Find and Use Utah Court Forms Online?
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How Do I Find and Use Utah Court Forms Online?

Step-by-step finder, filling tips, required attachments, filing options, and fix-it steps for rejections

Utah’s court forms are free and official on the Utah State Courts website if you know where to look and how to use them correctly. This guide shows you how to find, fill, and file the right form so your paperwork is accepted the first time.

Utah Law Explained’s goal is simple: take you from confusion to confident filing without legal jargon or outdated templates.

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Overview

Utah has a centralized forms library for most case types on utcourts.gov — divorce, eviction, name change, debt collection, and more. The key is to match the correct form to your case and follow Utah-specific filing rules like where to file, whether online filing is allowed, and what attachments are required.

Use this page as your roadmap to the forms library, with examples, shortcuts, and direct links to official resources.

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Find the Right Form

Start at the Forms Page

Browse by topic like Family Law or Eviction, or search by keyword. Many have instructions and fillable PDFs.

📄Utah Courts — Forms Library

Use the Self-Help Center

They cannot give legal advice, but they can point you to the right document and instructions.

🤝Self-Help Center — Contact

Stick to Official Sources

Only download from Utah government sites. Third-party templates can be outdated or incomplete.

Tip: If the form has a code (e.g., OCAP-DIV-01), use it to confirm the category and version on the Utah Courts site. Some interviews are moving from OCAP to MyPaperwork — see links below.

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Match the Form to Your Case

Title & Purpose

Check: The title fits your issue — Complaint, Motion, Affidavit, Answer, etc.
Why it matters: Using the wrong form or missing a companion form is a top reason for rejection.

Court Level

Pick: Justice Court or District Court as the instructions specify for your case type.
Attach: Any required cover sheets or exhibits listed in the instructions PDF.

Form Codes

Confirm: The form code/version on the site matches what you downloaded.
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Fill Out the Form Accurately

type_it Type your entries unless the instructions say handwriting is required.
legal_name Use your legal name exactly as it appears on official records.
signatures_dates Check every signature block and date line before saving.
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MyPaperwork & OCAP: Utah is migrating interviews from OCAP to MyPaperwork. If your case isn’t in MyPaperwork yet, use OCAP for now.

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Attachments and Exhibits

Many forms require supporting documents like payment proof, a lease, or an order history. Skipping these can trigger rejection.

Label clearly: Example Exhibit A: Payment Receipt. Use readable scans or photos and keep your exhibits in the sequence listed in the instructions.

06

File and Pay the Right Way

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In Person

File with the clerk at the correct county courthouse.

2

By Mail

Send to the correct justice or district court listed in the instructions.

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Online

For eligible case types, use the Utah MyCase portal to upload filings and pay fees.

Fees: Check the current Filing Fees Schedule. If you cannot afford the cost, complete a Motion to Waive Fees and submit it with your filing (forms linked below).

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Fixing Rejections or Mistakes

Using outdated versions What happens: clerk rejects filing
Fix: re-download the latest form from utcourts.gov
Missing signatures What happens: form incomplete
Fix: check each signature block and date line
Wrong court What happens: filing delayed
Fix: confirm case type and jurisdiction in the instructions
Skipping attachments What happens: evidence missing
Fix: attach all listed exhibits in clear order
Ignoring instructions What happens: denial
Fix: read the instruction PDF that ships with each form

Clerks often note exactly what went wrong. Correct it quickly and re-submit. Keep copies of everything, including MyCase confirmations.

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Official Links and Shortcuts

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Key Takeaways

Start at the Utah Courts Forms Library and confirm you have the newest version.

Match the form to the case type and court level, then follow instructions for signatures and exhibits.

File in person, by mail, or through MyCase if available. Use a fee waiver if you qualify.

This page is legal information, not legal advice. When in doubt, talk to an attorney before filing.

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Disclaimer: legal information only, not legal advice. Every case is different.

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