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
Updated November 16, 2009.
Microfilm Inventory Continues
The State Archives continues its major project to improve the intellectual control of its microfilm holdings. As of September 2009, the Archives has completed transferring our master microfilm into our environmentally-controlled repository. We have completed the initial inventory, and the results are surprising.
Geospatial Records at the Archives
The Archives is currently participating in a Library of Congress-funded NDIIPP project called GeoMAPP to preserve geospatial records in the State of Utah.
Location and Hours
As part of Governor Huntsman's "Working 4 Utah" initiative, the Department of Administrative Services' offices are open for business from 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, with some noted exceptions. Our offices are closed on Friday and Saturday. If you have questions about our office hours, please call (801) 531-3848.
Archives Building
Administrative offices and training
346 South Rio Grande
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
Tel. (801) 531-3848
Fax (801) 531-3867
Research Center
Public access to historical records
300 South Rio Grande
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel. (801) 533-3535
Fax (801) 533-3504
Records Center
Government agency access only (not public)
2341 South 2300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
Tel. (801) 975-4016
Fax (801) 974-0336
