Division of Archives and Records Service
Research Our Records
We provide access to Utah governmental entities' historical records that are held in the custody of the Utah State Archives from 1850. Learn from Research Guides and use tools such as Name Indexes, Series Inventories, and Agency Histories. View records online in the Digital Archives.Explore
Records and Information Management
We assist Utah government entities to schedule and manage their records. Find retention schedules, retention and information management basics, certification information, and transfer instructions here.Explore
Transparency Services
Transparency is about helping people navigate government records. We maintain the Public Notice Website, the Open Records Portal, and provide assistance from an ombudsman for records requests. The State Records Committee responds to appeals when records are denied.Learn more
Latest News
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Dec. 18, 2024
2024 Service Recognition Awards
The Utah State Archives and Records Service is fortunate to have an incredible team committed to preserving and providing access
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Dec. 09, 2024
Finding Aids at the Archives: November 2024
The following series inventories were updated during November 2024 by our archivists: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources
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Dec. 03, 2024
ARO Spotlight:Â Ann Richins at SLCC
Meet Ann Richins, a dedicated professional with over nine years of service at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). After spending
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Nov. 07, 2024
Finding Aids at the Archives: October 2024
Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during October 2024: Davis
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Nov. 01, 2024
Spring 2025 Internships
Applications are now open for spring semester internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long
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