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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Jan. 14, 2025
2024 Year in Review
As we turn the page to a new year at the Utah State Archives, we’re taking a moment to celebrate
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Jan. 14, 2025
State Records Committee Year in Review
Last year was an exceptionally busy year for the State Records Committee! In 2024, the committee received approximately 260 appeals and issued 85
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Jan. 14, 2025
Meet the Spring 2025 Interns
With the start of the spring semester, we’re thrilled to welcome a fresh group of interns to our team! After
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Jan. 07, 2025
Finding Aids at the Archives: December 2024
Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during December 2024: Department
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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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