Salt Lake City Sex Offender Registry
Salt Lake City sex offenders are tracked through Utah's statewide registry at sor.utah.gov, with local registration managed by the Salt Lake City Police Department. Anyone can search for registered sex offenders in Salt Lake City by name or address. The state registry lists current locations, photos, and offense details for each person required to register. Salt Lake City is Utah's largest city, home to roughly 200,000 residents, and the registry covers all offenders living, working, or attending school within city limits.
Salt Lake City Quick Facts
Salt Lake City Police Department Registration
The Salt Lake City Police Department handles all sex offender registration for people living or working in Salt Lake City. Registration is required twice per year, based on the offender's date of birth, per Utah Code. An appointment is required for all registration updates. Walk-ins are not accepted. You must call ahead or book online before coming in. The department is located at 475 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT. The mailing address is P.O. Box 145497, Salt Lake City, UT 84114.
The SLCPD Sex Offender Registration Unit can be reached at (801) 799-3775. Staff process new registrations, renewals, and updates to existing records. If you have changed your address, vehicle, phone number, or any other required information, you must report the change within 3 business days. Waiting longer than that is a violation of state law and can result in a felony charge.
The Salt Lake City Police Department resources page at police.slc.gov/resources provides a search tool to look up sex offenders by name or address. The page also covers the SLC Alert emergency notification system, which residents can use to get notifications about offenders in their area. This is a free service for Salt Lake City residents.
The Salt Lake City Police Department at slcpd.com is the main point of contact for all registration matters within city limits.
Lead-in: The SLCPD website provides direct access to sex offender registry tools and local public safety resources for Salt Lake City residents.
The department processes registrations by appointment only, so call (801) 799-3775 to schedule before visiting.
Salt Lake City Registration Requirements
Sex offenders registering in Salt Lake City must provide a detailed set of information to the SLCPD. This goes well beyond just a name and address. Under SLCPD Policy 328.3.1, registration contents include all names and aliases, primary and secondary residence addresses, physical description including date of birth, height, weight, and eye and hair color, vehicle information covering make, model, color, year, license plate, and VIN, a current photo, fingerprints, and a DNA specimen.
Registrants must also provide all phone numbers, internet identifiers and email addresses, website registrations, passport and immigration documents, professional licenses, educational affiliations, employment information, volunteer work information, and Social Security number. This list reflects how thorough Utah's registry requirements are. Any change to any of these items must be reported to the SLCPD within 3 business days.
Primary residence means where the offender regularly lives. Secondary residence includes any property they own or stayed at overnight for 10 or more nights during a 12-month period. Both must be on file at all times with the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Note: Failure to keep registration current in Salt Lake City is a third-degree felony under Utah law.
Search Salt Lake City Sex Offender Records
The Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov is the main public tool for finding sex offenders in Salt Lake City. You can search by name, zip code, or address. Each result includes a photo, offense history, current address, and registration status. The registry is free to use and does not require an account. It is updated on a rolling basis as offenders report changes.
The SLCPD resources page also lets the public search by address, which is useful for checking a specific neighborhood or block. The national registry at nsopw.gov covers all states and lets you search Salt Lake City sex offenders alongside offenders nationwide. Use this if you are looking for someone who may have moved from another state.
The SLCPD resources page gives Salt Lake City residents a local entry point into the registry search system.
The resources page at police.slc.gov/resources also links to the SLC Alert notification system for real-time safety updates.
Utah Sex Offender Laws in Salt Lake City
Sex offender registration in Utah was historically governed by Title 77. As of May 7, 2025, the laws moved to Title 53. The full framework is now found at Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 41 for the legacy provisions, with new rules under Title 53. Offenders living in Salt Lake City must comply with both the state requirements and any local SLCPD procedures.
Registration lasts at least 10 years past the end of sentence for most convictions. Some offenses require lifetime registration. Out-of-state offenders who move to Salt Lake City must register within 10 days of arriving in Utah. This applies even if the conviction was in another state that may have different rules.
The annual registry fee is $100 per year, due at registration. Protected zones apply in Salt Lake City for offenders convicted of crimes against minors. These zones cover schools, daycares, playgrounds, parks, and public pools. Offenders are restricted from living within these zones based on the terms of their conviction and any court orders.
The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov oversees the broader supervision system. Their main line is (801) 495-7700. The University of Utah Police at publicsafety.utah.edu handles campus-level notifications for the university, which sits within Salt Lake City limits.
Public Access to Salt Lake City Registry Data
The sex offender registry in Salt Lake City is public under GRAMA, Utah Code 63G-2. Anyone can look up registered offenders without needing to prove a reason. The registry is meant to be a community safety tool. Records include offense type, registration history, and current location. Some details, like victim information, remain confidential.
OffenderWatch at offenderwatch.com is a third-party platform used by many Utah law enforcement agencies to manage and share registry data. It allows the public to sign up for notifications when an offender moves near a specific address. This service is used across Salt Lake City and the broader Salt Lake County area.
The Salt Lake City Justice Court at slccourts.org handles misdemeanor-level registration violations and related matters. Felony violations go to district court. If you believe someone is not complying with their registration requirements in Salt Lake City, you can report it to the SLCPD at (801) 799-3775.
Salt Lake County Sex Offender Records
Salt Lake City is part of Salt Lake County. The county sheriff's office coordinates with the SLCPD on offender monitoring across the county. For more on county-level registration resources, search tools, and related records, visit the Salt Lake County sex offender records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other qualifying cities near Salt Lake City have their own local registration offices and search resources. Pick a city below to find sex offender registry information for that area.