Utah State Archives
The Utah State Archives and Records Service, a division within the Dept. of Administrative Services, manages records created by state and local governmental entities in Utah, and provides access to historical government records which are in our permanent collection. Historical records commonly used include death certificates, land records, legislative bills, mining claims, and incorporation records. The earliest records go back to 1850. To provide easier access to these records, a catalog, name index, and series inventory list are available, along with other research guides by subject. Some records have been scanned as part of our digital collection.
Part of our responsibilities include assisting governmental entities with their records management duties, including electronic records. We help them create and follow retention schedules, and also provide records center and micrographics services.
News
- Draft Email Guidelines for state agencies posted
November 26, 2008 - Legislative bill files from House online
November 20, 2008
State Records Committee
Research
Location and Hours
On June 26, 2008, Governor Huntsman announced the "Working 4 Utah" initiative. As part of the initiative, the Department of Administrative Services' offices are open for business from 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, with some noted exceptions. We are closed Friday and Saturday. Our phone number is 801-531-3848 (or see below).
The Archives' Administrative Building (where our offices are) is located at:
Archives Administrative Offices
346 South Rio Grande
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
Phone: 801-531-3848
Fax: 801-531-3854
The Research Center (for the public to come and do research) is located next door, within the Rio Grande Depot:
Research Center
300 South Rio Grande
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-533-3535
Fax: 801-533-3504
The Records Center (closed to the general public) is located at:
Records Center
2341 South 2300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: 801-975-4016
Fax: 801-974-0336
