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Utah State Archives

The Utah State Archives and Records Service, a division within the Dept. of Administrative Services, manages records created by state and local governmental entities in Utah, and provides access to historical government records which are in our permanent collection. Historical records commonly used include death certificates, land records, legislative bills, mining claims, and incorporation records. The earliest records go back to 1850. To provide easier access to these records, a catalog, name index, and series inventory list are available, along with other research guides by subject. Some records have been scanned as part of our digital collection.

Part of our responsibilities include assisting governmental entities with their records management duties, including electronic records. We help them create and follow retention schedules, and also provide records center and micrographics services.

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How to Find Us

Archives Building

Administrative offices and training
346 South Rio Grande St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
Tel. (801) 531-3848
Fax (801) 531-3867
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Research Center

Public access to historical records
300 South Rio Grande St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel. (801) 533-3535
Fax (801) 533-3504
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Records Center

Government agency access only (not public)
2341 South 2300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
Tel. (801) 975-4016
Fax (801) 974-0336
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Our Mission: To assist Utah government agencies in the efficient management of their records, to preserve those records of enduring value, and to provide quality access to public information.