Division of Archives and Records Service
Utah State Archives
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 Government Records Office responds to appeals when records are denied.Learn more
Latest News
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Aug. 05, 2026
Utah’s Renée Wilson Receives National Outstanding Contribution Award
The Utah Division of Archives and Records Service (DARS) is proud to announce that Records and Information Management (RIM) Consultant
August
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Aug. 04, 2026
Major Updates to Our Online Name Indexes
For genealogists and researchers, a name index may be the key that unlocks a treasure trove of information. They are
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Jul. 15, 2026
Fall 2026 Internships
It may still be summer, but we’re already looking ahead to the fall semester! For Fall 2026, we’re excited to
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