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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Sep. 09, 2026
Finding Aids in the Archives: August 2026
During the last month, we’ve written and updated the following inventories of historical records: Board of Education School laws, 1901-1978
September
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Sep. 08, 2026
Meet Hannah: Our New Archives Technician
We’re excited to welcome Hannah Worden-Cloudt to the Utah State Archives! Hannah is a former intern who has returned to
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Aug. 06, 2026
Finding Aids in the Archives: July 2026
During the last month, we’ve written and updated the following inventories of historical records: Utah State Hospital Provo Papers, 1973-1975
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