Utah Eviction Forms: Complete List
Short answer: A Utah eviction generally moves through a notice, a court complaint and summons, a tenant's answer (if contested), and — if the landlord wins — a judgment and writ of restitution. Each document plays a distinct procedural role, and the specific notice used depends on the reason for the eviction.
Notice documents (before filing)
| Document | What it does | Notice period |
|---|---|---|
| Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate | Nonpayment of rent | 3 calendar days |
| Notice to Cure or Vacate | A curable lease violation | 3 calendar days |
| Notice to Vacate (non-curable) | Nuisance, waste, unauthorized subletting, unlawful business use | 3 calendar days, no opportunity to cure |
| Notice to End Periodic Tenancy | Ending a month-to-month tenancy without cause | At least 15 calendar days |
| Notice to End Tenancy at Will | Ending a tenancy at will | At least 5 calendar days |
See Utah Eviction Process: Step-by-Step for Landlords for how to choose the correct notice, and Utah 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for a deep dive on the most common notice type.
Court filing documents
| Document | What it does | Who files it |
|---|---|---|
| Unlawful Detainer Complaint | Formally starts the eviction case in court | The landlord, after the notice period expires without compliance |
| Summons | Officially notifies the tenant of the case and their deadline to respond | Filed alongside the complaint, served on the tenant |
| Defendant's Answer and Counterclaim | The tenant's formal response, including any counterclaims (like a habitability issue) | The tenant, within their (short) response window |
Post-judgment documents
| Document | What it does |
|---|---|
| Judgment | The court's decision on the case |
| Writ of Restitution | The court order that actually authorizes a sheriff or constable to remove the tenant and change the locks, after the judgment |
See Utah Eviction Timeline for how these stages fit together, and What Happens to Abandoned Property After a Utah Eviction for the notice documents landlords need if belongings are left behind.
Where to get current, official versions
Utah Courts maintains separate self-help pages for landlords and tenants with links to the current official forms — start there rather than a third-party site, since notice and procedural forms are exactly the kind of document that needs to be current, not an outdated version found through a general search.
Frequently asked questions
Are these forms different for commercial versus residential evictions? This list covers residential eviction forms — see Utah Commercial Eviction for how commercial disputes generally rely more heavily on the lease itself than on standardized statutory forms.
Do I need an attorney to use these forms? Many landlords and tenants use these forms without an attorney, though a contested case — especially one involving a habitability counterclaim — is a good reason to get legal input before proceeding.
Is there a fee associated with filing these documents? Yes — filing fees apply to the unlawful detainer complaint; confirm the current amount with your specific court, since fees can vary and change over time.