Public Records Request
Online Public Records Request
For accessing voter registration data, communications, and internal documents, please use the official Maricopa County online public records portal.
Submit a Request Online
If you are looking for recorded documents for your property, all documents recorded with our office are available and searchable through the Maricopa County Recorded Document Search. To search for a document, search using your last name and first name. You may also choose to have a title company perform a search for you for a fee.
Steps to Obtaining Public Records
Step 1: Determine what records you want to inspect. Remember, you are requesting specific documents rather than general information. It is helpful to make your request as specific as possible.
A public records request must be for a “record” and not just for information. A public body does not have to create new or custom records but may choose to do so. A public record must relate to the official duties of the public officer that holds the record.
Step 2: Determine who maintains custody of the records you want to inspect. Requests to inspect public records should be directed to the public “officer” who maintains custody of the records. It is wise to first check the agency’s web site and look for a request form or contact the public body directly.
Step 3: Do your research. Collect as much information as you can from search engines and web sites. The Maricopa County website might be helpful. Go to Maricopa.Gov/FAQ and select the different options.
Step 4: Once you have determined what records you want to inspect and where they are located, you must request the public records. The Arizona Public Records Law no longer requires the submission of a written request for “non-commercial” matters. If an oral request is denied, however, you should submit a written request for access to the documents to the head of the public body involved. The request should be drafted narrowly, identifying the documents to be inspected with as much precision as possible.
Step 5: Wait for a response. The custodian of the public record is obligated to promptly furnish the requested records. What constitutes prompt will depend on what is reasonable under the circumstances. Some requests will require greater time for the custodian of the records to review and determine whether certain information should be deleted from the records.
Helpful Links
Personal Records
Business Records
| Bankruptcy | Liens: Vehicle Title | Real Estate Ownership Records |
| Contractor licenses | Liens: Uniform Commercial Code | Trade Names |
| Incorporation Records | Liens: Property | Water Rights Records |
Receiving Requested Data
Maricopa County Elections Department processes requests in the order they are received. When a request is ready the requestor will be notified and sent an invoice for payment. The requested data or documents will be shared with the requestor once payment is received.
Paying Fees
Fees for public records can be accepted via phone or mail as cash, check, or a credit card. Fees may vary based off the number of records included in the request and the type of records request.
Voter and elections data will be charged in accordance with A.R.S. § 16-168(E) with the following fee schedule.
| Number of Records | Flate Rate | Additional Cost Per Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 124,999 | $93.75 | $0.0005 |
| 125,000 - 249,999 | $156.25 | $0.000375 |
| 250,000 - 499,999 | $203.13 | $0.00025 |
| 500,000 - 999,999 | $265.63 | $0.000125 |
| 1,000,000 or more | $328.13 | $0.0000625 |
Downloading Data
The requestor will receive data or documents via electronic portal. The Custodian of Public Records will email an auto-generated password to the requestor’s email. The requestor will receive a separate email with the link to access data or documents. A file layout and instructions on how to read the data file will be in the folder. Requested information will be available for two weeks; the link will expire after the two-week period.
Public Record Request Forms
The following blank forms are available for you to print or download:
Public records requests can be submitted for voter data and recording information. We will promptly respond to public records requests but our response depends on the scope of the request and the resources necessary to process your request.
Please note that certain data may be restricted from electronic posting or sharing, as outlined in A.R.S. §16-168. Should you have any inquiries, we advise you to seek guidance from your legal counsel.