Recorder Frequently Asked Questions

Begin your search by calling an office supply or stationary store. However, there are also websites that offer forms online for a fee. Such as: http://www.uslegalforms.com or http://www.legalzoom.com Note – We are unable to assist with the preparation of your document or provide forms.
*The information above is for informational purposes only. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney or paralegal.

Refer to the Fees schedule or please use our fee calculator on our web site at: http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata/RecFees.aspx or you may call 602-506-3535.

We are unable to assist you with this because it goes beyond the scope of our authority. Your question may be answered by contacting an attorney or paralegal.

We are unable to assist you with this because it goes beyond the scope of our authority. Your question may be answered by contacting an attorney or paralegal.

You can research your property by owner name via our main search page at http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata or contact a title company to have a title search performed for you. The title company will charge you a fee to perform a title search.
Note: Researching information on the Recorder’s website does not guarantee that your property is free and clear from any liens.

You can research our records at http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata by owner name or by recording number. You will then need to determine if an affidavit of value has been recorded. The affidavit of value should contain the sales price information. Another option, you can look up ownership via the Maricopa County Assessor’s office. You will need to know one of the following: Book, Map and Parcel number, property address or owner’s last name and street name. Here is the web link: http://www.maricopa.gov/Assessor/ParcelApplication/Default.aspx

All records in our office can be located by searching our name index. A title company may also perform one for you for a fee. However, if you are doing a title search to guarantee that your property is free and clear from any liens, you must obtain title insurance from a title company. Performing a title search on the Maricopa County website is “not” a guarantee that property is free and clear from any liens. You can research your property by owner name via our main search page at: http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata.

No, you will need to contact the Assessor's Office at 602-506-3406 or you can visit their website at http://www.maricopa.gov/Assessor/ParcelApplication/Default.aspx.

From the subdivision plat, which you can obtain from our website at http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata and research by your subdivision name. Or if you have the Book of Maps number or MCR number you can go to http://recorder.maricopa.gov/imaps/ and enter the pertinent information. However, some subdivision maps may not contain the information you are seeking. You can view the unofficial map or purchase an official copy from our web site for $1.00 per page. Another option is to check with the city where the property is located. Builders are required to submit their plans to the city to obtain permits.

You can purchase an official copy or certified copy at http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata or you can purchase a copy from our office in person or by mail. Copies are $1.00 per page. If you want a certified copy, it will be an additional $3.00. If mailing your request, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope or add an additional $1.00 for mailing purposes.

Recorder and Elections – Main Office
111 S. Third Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00P.M. Monday-Friday
Phone: 602-506-3538
T.D.D. 602-506-2438

Recorder and Elections – Southeast Office (Mesa)
222 E. Javelina
Mesa, AZ 85210
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00P.M. Monday-Friday
Phone: 602-506-3538
T.D.D. 602-506-2438

You can research our records at http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata by owner name or if you are looking for all property in Maricopa County in foreclosure, simply change the document code field to Notice of Trustee Sale and be date specific or not and click search.

We are unable to assist you with this because it goes beyond the scope of our authority. Your question may be answered by contacting an attorney or paralegal. We are unable to assist you with this because it goes beyond the scope of our authority. Your question may be answered by contacting an attorney or paralegal.

All property sales transactions require a completed affidavit of value or an exemption number, which means that the property transaction is exempt from completing an affidavit of value. For more information you may call the Arizona Department of Revenue at 602-716-6843. Or visit the following links:
http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata/affidavitofvalue.pdf
http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata/ExemptionCodes2006.pdf
http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata/StatutesandExemptions.pdf

We are unable to assist you with this because it goes beyond the scope of our authority. Your question may be answered by contacting an attorney or paralegal.

Your questions may be answered in ARS 44-1236 or ARS 29-101 through 29-366 and/or by consulting an attorney or paralegal.

Your questions may be answered by reading Arizona Revised Statute 33-420 and/or by consulting an attorney or paralegal. Here is the link to the statutes: http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp.

1. If the document meets the form requirements, and “is a document required to be recorded”, is complete, and the proper fees have been paid, we will accept your document and assign it a unique recording number and make it a matter of permanent public record by imaging the document. Your document is then indexed within 10 to 15 working days and can be located by name. Your recorded original document may be returned within 6 to 8 weeks, possibly sooner. If you should lose or misplace your original document, you can purchase a certified copy from our office.
2. Our Microfilm department films and images your document.
3. Our data entry department will key the pertinent information to create an index so that you may locate this document in the future.
4. Your original document will be returned to the address typed on the document.
5. If the original document is ever lost or misplaced, a certified copy may be obtained from our office.

These records can be found with the Bureau of Health Statistics, Office of Vital Records at: http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/index.htm or call:

Arizona Department of Health Services:
150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
General and Public Information: (602) 542-1000

These records can be found with the Clerk of the Superior Court. You can visit their website at: http://clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/copies.asp or call them at: 602-506-3730.

Please contact the Clerk of the Superior Court. You can visit their website at: http://clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/default.asp or call them at: 602-506-7400