Find Sex Offenders in Uintah County
Uintah County sex offenders register with the Uintah County Sheriff's Office or the Vernal City Police Department, depending on where they live. All registration data flows into the statewide Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov. Residents can search for registered sex offenders in Uintah County by name, zip code, address, or map using the state system. Registry records include current photos, offense history, vehicle details, and residential addresses for all active registrants in the Vernal area and across the county.
Uintah County Quick Facts
Uintah County Sheriff and Sex Offender Registration
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office is the primary registration agency for sex offenders living in unincorporated areas of the county. Offenders who are no longer under Adult Probation and Parole supervision must register directly with the Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office verifies registrant compliance and submits all data to the Utah Department of Corrections for inclusion in the statewide registry.
For offenders living inside Vernal city limits, registration happens at the Vernal City Police Department. Vernal is the county seat and the most populated community in Uintah County. Both the Sheriff's Office and Vernal Police share data with the state, so all Uintah County offenders appear in the same public database regardless of which agency processed their registration.
The Utah Department of Corrections oversees the statewide Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry from its headquarters at 14717 S. Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020. For questions about state-level registration requirements, call (801) 495-7700. For Uintah County-specific registration questions, contact the Sheriff's Office or Vernal PD directly.
Out-of-state offenders who move to Uintah County have 10 days to register after establishing residency. Utah residents relocating from another county must update their registration within three business days. Offenders coming from states where they were registered must meet Utah's requirements even if Utah's registration period would have been shorter than the other state's.
Sex Offender Registration in the Uintah Basin
Uintah County sits in the Uintah Basin in northeastern Utah, a remote region compared to the Wasatch Front. The county is large geographically but relatively sparse in population. Most residents live in or near Vernal. Because of this, the Sheriff's Office handles registrations for a wide area of rural land, while Vernal PD covers the most concentrated population center.
The county borders Duchesne County to the west and Daggett County to the north. If you are searching for an offender who may have moved near the county boundary, checking Duchesne or Daggett county records can help confirm their current location. The state registry at sor.utah.gov covers all Utah counties, so a search by name will surface results regardless of which county the offender is currently in.
Uintah County does not have cities large enough to qualify for a dedicated registry page on this site. All Uintah County offenders register with either the Sheriff or Vernal PD. Residents of smaller communities like Naples, Roosevelt (in Duchesne County), and Ballard should confirm which agency covers their specific address before trying to register or look up information.
Note: Roosevelt, though close to Uintah County, is in Duchesne County and falls under that county's Sheriff's Office rather than Uintah's.
OffenderWatch and National Registry for Uintah County
Utah law enforcement agencies, including those in Uintah County, use OffenderWatch to manage sex offender data and send community notifications. Residents can sign up through OffenderWatch to receive free email alerts when a registered offender moves within a set distance of a specific address. This makes it easier to stay aware of changes without checking the registry manually.
OffenderWatch connects to the state registry, so the offender data it uses comes from the same source as the public database at sor.utah.gov. The two platforms serve different functions. The state registry is the official public record. OffenderWatch provides faster community alerts and an easier search interface for local residents.
For cross-state searches, use NSOPW.gov, the National Sex Offender Public Website. This federal tool searches all participating state registries at once. It is useful when checking whether someone who moved to Uintah County from Wyoming, Colorado, or another neighboring state has already registered there. Not all state records update immediately in the federal system, so always verify through the Utah registry as well.
Uintah County Registration Rules
Sex offender registration in Uintah County follows the same statewide framework that applies across Utah. Under Utah Code Title 53 (effective May 7, 2025, reorganized from Title 77), all registrants must complete in-person registration twice per year. The first appointment falls during their birth month. The second falls six months later. The $100 annual state fee is due at the birth month registration.
Required information at registration includes all names and aliases, all residence addresses both primary and any secondary, a full physical description, all vehicle information, a current photograph, fingerprints and DNA if not previously collected, all phone numbers, all internet identifiers and social media accounts, website registrations, copies of passport and immigration documents where applicable, professional licenses, educational institution affiliations, employment details, and Social Security number.
Any change to the above information must be reported within three business days. This applies to a new address, a new phone number, a new vehicle, a new job, starting school, or any new online account. Failing to report a change is treated the same as failing to register entirely. Both are third-degree felonies for those on the registry due to a felony conviction.
Offenders whose crimes involved child victims cannot live near schools, daycares, parks, playgrounds, or public swimming pools. These restricted zones apply to Uintah County just as they do everywhere else in Utah. Courts can also impose additional restrictions beyond what the statute requires for individual cases.
Registry Duration and Removal in Uintah County
Registration in Utah lasts for the length of the original sentence plus 10 years for most offenses. Certain serious crimes require lifetime registration. The offense type determines which category applies, not the county where the person lives or registers.
Some offenders may petition for removal after five years if the original offense qualifies and they have met all requirements. These include completing all required treatment, paying all restitution, having no subsequent convictions, and being at least five years past the end of their sentence. Other offenders may petition after 10 years with similar requirements. Lifetime registrants can petition after 20 years, but must also submit an evidence-based risk assessment.
Petitions for removal are filed in the district court where the conviction occurred. An Uintah County resident whose conviction was in the 8th District Court would petition there. The court considers input from prosecutors, law enforcement, and victims before granting removal. A petition does not guarantee removal even if the criteria are met. Contact the Utah Department of Corrections at (801) 495-7700 for guidance on the removal process.
Cities in Uintah County
Vernal is the county seat and the main population center in Uintah County. Vernal residents register with the Vernal City Police Department. No other cities in Uintah County meet the population threshold for a dedicated registry page on this site. Residents of other communities in the county register with the Uintah County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Uintah County borders several other Utah counties in the northeastern part of the state. If an offender may have moved near a county line, check the neighboring county registry as well.