The Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH) serves as the State designated repository (Utah Administrative Code R807-1) for archaeological and paleontological collections acquired under permit from state lands in Utah. Additionally, UMNH reposits Federal collections. Criteria for determining whether the Museum will curate a collection are in the Museum’s formally adopted Collections Management Policy (CMP) and in compliance with Utah State law. Reposited materials will be curated in accordance with the Museum’s established CMP and applicable guidelines: Preparing Collections for Reposit. 

Your application will only be processed after all components are received: application, necessary CV(s), info on your firm’s last agreement, and payment. As always check our website, particularly the forms & policies page for all updates. Only the newest forms will be accepted. Due to increase in costs, our fees for single office agreements have increased this year, however the nationwide agreements' price has remained the same.

To apply, please fill out the information below. Upon issuance, your agreement will be valid until December 31 of the calendar year for which you are applying. 

If you are applying for both Archaeology and Geology/Paleontology agreements, change the quantity below to 2 and fill out all required information for both applications, changing P.I. as necessary. 

If you are applying on behalf of a firm with multiple office locations, using the Nationwide Offices pricing will allow you to receive a permit to cover multiple offices/locations with payment of one fee.