Under Ricky’s leadership, the Clerk/Auditor’s Office has worked tirelessly to improve the services available to you.



• Implemented a countywide tracking and fulfillment system for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) requests.
• Has extended an open invitation to the public to tour the Weber County Elections facility so you can learn more about the process and why our Elections office is a model for the nation.
• Created a Fraud Hotline so citizens and county employees can anonymously report misappropriation, theft, or misuse of County assets.
• Has worked to make County financial reportseasier to understand and easier to access.
• You can now schedule an appointment for a marriage license or passport online. The appointment system helps you arrive better prepared and you can avoid waiting in line.
• Implemented a customer feedback system for marriage license and passport customers.
• If you need another copy of your property’s valuation notice, you can access it online.
• If you would like to appeal the value the Assessor has placed on your property, you can file an appeal online instead of filling out a paper form.
• If you need a certified copy of your marriage license, you can order one online instead of coming into the office in person.
• Pioneered the Clerk Designee approach to marriage officiators when the state legislature authorized the County Clerk to designate individuals who are willing to solemnize a legal marriage.
• Leads the Utah Clerk/Auditor Association Legislative Committee to work with state legislators to craft common-sense laws that improve services and benefit our citizens (and avoid bad laws!).

Ricky Hatch talks with news columnist Robert Gehrke, Nov 2021

Future Improvements

Ricky is always on the lookout for ways to improve. Current projects that his team is working on include:

• An online marriage license application system, saving time when coming into the office to receive the license.
• Installing a self-service kiosk in the Clerk/Auditor reception area.
• Expanding opportunities for citizen feedback and suggestions.
• Improving state code governing tax relief programs to make them easier to understand and administer statewide.
• Reviewing and improving county ordinances and policies governing the annual tax sale.
• Applying continuous improvement principles to all aspects of Clerk/Auditor operations. Ricky regularly reviews systems and processes with his management team to find ways to serve you better!