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 Government Records Office responds to appeals when records are denied.Learn more
Latest News
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Feb. 03, 2026
Meet Katie: Our New Archivist
We’re excited to welcome Katie McGirt to the Utah State Archives! As our newest Archivist, she brings a strong library
January
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Jan. 21, 2026
Meet the Spring 2026 Interns
A new semester means new faces around the Archives! We’re delighted to welcome a talented group of interns who stood
January
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Jan. 14, 2026
2025 Year in Review
2025 was a big year at the Utah State Archives! In the spring, we welcomed the Government Records Office to
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Jan. 06, 2026
Finding Aids in the Archives: December 2025
Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during December 2025: District
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Dec. 08, 2025
Finding Aids in the Archives: November 2025
Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during November 2025: Salt
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