Division of Archives and Records Service
Utah State Archives
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
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The Long and Short of It: Handwritten S’s in the 19th Century
Have you ever noticed just how different handwriting is between generations? Your parents wrote for different purposes than you do,
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Jun. 16, 2026
Meet the Summer 2026 Interns
Summer is off to a busy start at the Utah State Archives! We are excited to welcome our largest intern
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Jun. 12, 2026
ARO Spotlight: Department of Workforce Services
Records management is never really finished. A few years ago, the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) completed a major overhaul
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Jun. 09, 2026
Finding Aids in the Archives: May 2026
During the last month, we’ve written and updated the following inventories of historical records: Provo (Utah). City Recorder Municipal election
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Jun. 08, 2026
Utah Archives Digital Initiatives Team Receives 2026 CIMA Innovator Award
The Utah Division of Archives and Records Service (DARS) is proud to announce that its Digital Initiatives Team has received
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