Introduction to Records Management Services

Michigan's Records Management program began in 1952 when legislation was enacted following the disastrous fire of the State Office Building (now the Elliott-Larsen Building). In 2004, state and local government records management services were merged.

The Records Management Services provides expertise and assistance to state and local government agencies by:

• establishing, implementing, and maintaining standards, procedures, and guidelines for record keeping;
• providing education, training, and information programs to agencies regarding records management issues;
• providing micrographics and document imaging services to agencies;
• establishing Retention and Disposal Schedules for public records by appraising their administrative, fiscal, legal and archival value; and
• providing storage and retrieval of inactive records at the State Records Center (state agencies only). 

Updated 4/22/2025