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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Mar. 28, 2024
Developing History: Park City Museum’s Snapshot into the Past
Each year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) awards grants to organizations throughout the state to assist with the preservation
March
20
Mar. 20, 2024
Reeling in History with the Moab Museum
Each year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) awards grants to organizations throughout the state to assist with
March
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Mar. 19, 2024
New Finding Aids at the Archives: February 2024
The following series inventories were updated during February 2024 by our archivists: Inventory of Correspondence from Governor Lee, 1949-1956 Inventory
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Mar. 13, 2024
Making Waves: Emery County Archives Digitizes the Flow of History
Each year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) awards grants to organizations throughout the state to assist with
March
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Mar. 12, 2024
2024 Legislative Updates to GRAMA
In the 2024 session, the Utah Legislature made several updates to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Here
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