Series 24314
Garfield County (Utah). County Clerk
Incorporation records, 1886-1962.
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Schedule Description
In accordance with territorial law (Laws of Utah, 1870, "Providing for Incorporating Associations, for Mining, Manufacturing, Commercial and other Industrial Pursuits," p. 136-137), articles of incorporation were acknowledged before the probate court judge in each county.This is a record of all business licenses issued by the county. "The governing body of a county may license for the purpose of regulation and revenue any business within the unincorporated areas of the county" (UCA 17-53-216 (2008)). The type of licenses recorded in these books may vary according to the county issuing and when license was issued.
Scope and Content
In accordance with territorial law (Laws of Utah, 1870, "Providing for Incorporating Associations, for Mining, Manufacturing, Commercial and other Industrial Pursuits," p. 136-137), articles of incorporation were acknowledged before the probate court judge in each county.