Reference Services
Research Our Records
Ask an Archivist
Reference archivists at the Utah State Archives are available to answer your questions about accessing historical records. We invite you to explore the many research tools online, such as Research Guides, Name Indexes, the Digital Archives, and Inventories of records. Anything not clearly explained or not accessible, please contact us at archivesreference@utah.gov.
How We Can Help
Our staff cannot do research for you, but we are here to support your exploration of Utah’s past. We primarily correspond by email, but you may also call 801-531-3847. If you need to visit in person, you will need to make an appointment.
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Costs
Rates for making and mailing copies of materials cover our costs only. We accept checks and money orders, plus major credit cards.
All copying is subject to a determination made by reference staff that such duplication can be done without injury to the material and that the specified records are available for general public access.
*limit 50 pages per request
**limit 25 pages per request
Special arrangements can be made for requests to copy more, but completion time will be subject to the determination of the reference staff.
| Description | Option | Additional Option |
|---|---|---|
| Document copies made by patron | Letter/PDF $0.10 per page | Legal $0.25 per page |
| Document copies made by staff | Letter/PDF $0.25 per page* | Legal $0.50 per page |
| Microfilm/microfiche copies made by patron | Paper $0.25 per page | Digital $0.15 per page |
| Microfilm/microfiche copies made by staff | Paper $1.00 per page** | Digital $1.00 per page |
| Recordings to Digital | Audio on cassette or CD $10.00 | Video $20.00 |
| Certification of Copies | $4.00 per document | |
| Mail delivery 1-10 pages | U.S. $3.00 | Foreign $5.00 |
| Mail delivery 11-20 pages | U.S. $4.00 | Foreign $6.00 |
| Mail delivery 21-40 pages | U.S. $5.00 | Foreign $7.00 |
| Mail delivery 41-60 pages | U.S. $6.00 | Foreign $8.00 |
| Mail delivery 61-80 pages | U.S. $7.00 | Foreign $8.00 |
| Mail delivery 81-100 pages | U.S. $9.00 | Foreign $10.00 |
| Mail delivery CDs or Cassette tapes | U.S. $4.00 | Foreign $6.00 |
| Mail delivery Video | $5.00 |
Records Not at the State Archives
We’ve gathered the most common referrals we make. Please consult their websites for the most current contact information.