Cedar City Sex Offender Registry
Cedar City residents can search the sex offender registry through the Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov. Cedar City is the county seat of Iron County and the largest city in southern Utah outside of Washington County. Sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Cedar City, including those enrolled at Southern Utah University, must register with the Cedar City Police Department. The registry is public and free. Anyone can search registered sex offenders in Cedar City by name, address, or zip code to find current photos and address information.
Cedar City Quick Facts
Cedar City Police and Sex Offender Registration
The Cedar City Police Department is the local registering agency for sex offenders who live or work in Cedar City. Offenders must appear in person to register, update their information, and pay the annual state fee. Cedar City Police coordinates with the Iron County Sheriff and the Utah Department of Corrections to keep registration records current and track compliance. Offenders in Cedar City who are not under Adult Probation and Parole supervision register at the local police department. AP&P-supervised offenders in Cedar City register through their assigned supervising officer.
For registration questions, to report a concern about a registered offender, or to ask about residency restrictions near a specific Cedar City address, contact Cedar City Police. Department contact details and services are available at cedarcity.org/police. Cedar City Police also coordinates with Iron County Sheriff on cases that involve areas outside city limits or require county-wide enforcement assistance.
Registration in Cedar City must be done in person. Each visit, the officer confirms the offender's current address, phone number, vehicle information, employer, and other required data. A current photo is taken and entered into the registry system. The in-person requirement ensures the data the public sees reflects what law enforcement has on file at the time of each registration visit.
Southern Utah University and Cedar City Sex Offenders
Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City. Sex offenders who enroll at SUU must register their campus enrollment with Cedar City Police within three business days of starting classes or changing their enrollment status. This applies whether they live on campus, off campus in Cedar City, or commute from nearby areas. Campus enrollment is a separate trigger for registration. It does not replace the requirement to register a home address. An offender enrolled at SUU and living in Cedar City must report both the campus address and the home address to Cedar City Police.
Offenders who transfer in from another school, re-enroll after a gap, or switch between part-time and full-time status must report those changes within three business days. Dropping out is also a change that must be reported. SUU campus police can answer questions about campus safety resources and how they work with Cedar City Police on sex offender matters. Registration itself, however, always happens at Cedar City Police, not at the campus law enforcement office.
The student population in Cedar City shifts significantly with the academic calendar. Offenders who are students may move in and out of Cedar City each semester. Each time they establish a new address in Cedar City or leave the city entirely, the address change must be reported within three business days. Keeping registration current is especially important for students with changing living situations.
Iron County Sheriff and Cedar City Registration
The Iron County Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for residents of unincorporated Iron County and smaller cities in Iron County that do not have their own police departments. Cedar City, as the county seat and largest city in Iron County, has its own police department that handles local registration. The Iron County Sheriff coordinates with Cedar City Police on county-wide compliance and enforcement matters. If an offender moves between Cedar City and unincorporated Iron County, they must re-register with the new agency within three business days.
Contact the Iron County Sheriff at ironcounty.net/sheriff for questions about registration in unincorporated Iron County or for county-level concerns. The Sheriff also manages the Iron County Jail. Offenders booked into county custody have their registration status checked at intake. Upon release, registration obligations resume immediately.
The Fifth District Court is located in Cedar City and handles registration violation cases for Iron County residents, including those in Cedar City. Offenders who miss registration appointments or fail to report changes face criminal charges processed through the Fifth District Court.
Cedar City Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Utah sex offender registration law was previously at Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 41. As of May 7, 2025, Utah moved these statutes to Title 53 as part of a statewide restructuring of public safety laws. The requirements themselves did not change. Cedar City offenders still register twice a year, pay the $100 annual fee, and must report any changes within three business days.
The two annual registrations fall in the offender's birth month and six months after that. Both must happen in person at Cedar City Police. Missing either appointment is a criminal offense. Felony-based registrants who fail to register face a third-degree felony charge. This is a serious consequence that compounds an existing record. Most offenders in Cedar City comply because the cost of a new felony is too high.
Any change to an offender's address, phone, vehicle, employer, or school enrollment must be reported within three business days. Cedar City Police can answer questions about specific situations that may or may not trigger a reporting obligation. When in doubt, report the change rather than assume it does not need to be disclosed.
People who move to Cedar City from another state must register within 10 days of establishing residency. Utah does not defer to whether the prior state required registration. Anyone with a qualifying conviction must register in Utah upon arriving. Cedar City Police can explain what counts as establishing residency and how to handle out-of-state transfers.
Cedar City Protected Zones and Residency Restrictions
Registered sex offenders in Cedar City who were convicted of crimes involving minors face restrictions on where they may live. Utah law defines protected zones as: licensed daycares and preschools, public swimming pools, public and private primary and secondary schools, community parks, and public playgrounds. Offenders with qualifying convictions may not reside within restricted distances from these locations. Cedar City has several schools, parks, and community facilities, including those tied to Southern Utah University, that factor into where qualifying offenders can live.
Cedar City has grown in recent years, with new residential areas, schools, and parks added to accommodate the expanding population. Offenders subject to residency restrictions should verify that any address they are considering in Cedar City complies with current restrictions before moving in. Cedar City Police can flag compliance issues with a specific address. A local attorney familiar with Utah sex offender law can also review a prospective address for compliance. Name changes are prohibited while an offender is on the registry. Removal is available by petition after 5, 10, or 20 years depending on tier level, through the Fifth District Court in Cedar City.
The National Sex Offender Public Website lets you search registered sex offenders in Cedar City and across all 50 states.
NSOPW is useful for checking whether a person has a sex offender registration history in another state before they move to Cedar City.
Cedar City Community Resources and Registry Use
The sex offender registry in Cedar City is a public awareness resource. It reflects past convictions and keeps people listed for their assigned registration period. Cedar City residents can use it to make informed choices about neighborhoods, school enrollment, and personal safety. The registry does not label every listed person as an ongoing threat, but it gives the public access to information about people required to register under Utah law.
If you believe a registered sex offender in Cedar City has violated their registration requirements or residency restrictions, report it to Cedar City Police or the Iron County Sheriff. For immediate danger, call 911. The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov and (801) 495-7700 can answer general questions about the statewide program. Their main office is at 14717 S. Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020.
Utah's Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes research on sex offender registration and recidivism in Utah.
The CCJJ research brief provides context about how Utah's registry functions and what the data shows about registered offenders statewide, including Iron County and Cedar City.
Iron County Sex Offender Records
Cedar City is in Iron County. The Iron County Sheriff and the Fifth District Court handle county-level sex offender matters. For more on county registration offices and resources across Iron County, visit the Iron County sex offender page.
Nearby Cities Sex Offender Registries
St. George is the nearest qualifying city to Cedar City, located about 50 miles to the south in Washington County along I-15.