Mohave County AZ Recorder: Deeds & Records

Mohave County provides an online Recorder self-service system for searching public documents.

The official index covers records from 1988 to the present. Records may not appear immediately after recording while indexing and verification are completed.

1. Open the official Recorder search portal.

   Begin at the county’s public access disclaimer page.

   Open Mohave County Recorded Document Search
   After opening this link: Read the disclaimer, accept its terms and continue to the search options.
2. Choose a name-based search.

   The Recorder recommends searching under the “both name” fields when researching documents by party name.

3. Use the county’s required name format.

   Enter the last name first, with no comma.

   Example: SMITH JOHN.

4. Add an approximate recording date.

   Using a date range can help distinguish documents involving people with similar names.

5. Review the matching documents.

   Compare instrument type, grantor, grantee, recording date and the recording reference.

6. Order a copy when needed.

   Keep the fee number, book/page or other reference information before requesting an official copy.

The county’s online index is a research aid, not a guarantee of clear title or a substitute for a professional title search.

The Recorder provides regular copies and certified copies of recorded documents.

You can request copies through the self-service website, by phone, by mail or at a Recorder office.

Information to prepare

Have the parties’ names, recording date, fee number or book-and-page information.

For requests by mail, the county instructs customers to include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Credit-card processing fee

Mohave County updated its credit/debit-card system in July 2025.

The announced processing charge is $1.50 per transaction or 3.5%, whichever is greater.

The Recorder checks whether a document meets Arizona’s statutory recording requirements.

The office does not choose deeds, advise how ownership should be changed or prepare legal documents for a property owner.

Affidavit of Property Value

Arizona property sales generally require a completed Affidavit of Property Value or an applicable exemption code.

The affidavit records information such as buyer, seller, parcel number, sale price, property type and legal description.

The county’s instructions explain signature and notarization requirements for the affidavit.

Recording format requirements

Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-480 specifies rules for captions, signatures, legibility, page dimensions and other formatting details.

Mohave County announced on July 28, 2026 that the Recorder would begin requesting photo identification for in-person recordings on August 3.

The announcement says Arizona SB 1479 takes full effect on September 11, 2026.

Because implementation may differ by submission type, verify the current ID procedure for mail and electronic recordings directly with the Recorder.

The Recorder publishes its standard document fees under Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-475.

Most ordinary recorded instruments cost $30 per document, unless a separate statutory charge applies.

Some survey maps, plat maps, government recordings and specialized services have different fees.

Checks should be payable to Mohave County Recorder.

The Recorder has offices in Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City.

The main Kingman location also serves as the primary mail destination through a separate P.O. Box.

Mailing address for recordings

Mohave County Recorder
P.O. Box 7000
Kingman, AZ 86402

Include the original document, correct recording fee and return-mail information when filing by post.

Kingman Main Office

700 West Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401.

The Recorder and Assessor provide different types of property information.

Start with the Recorder when looking for a recorded deed. Start with the Assessor when identifying a parcel or researching assessment values.

Mohave County offers a free Recorded Document Alert service for property owners.

The service can email you when a recorded document mentions a name, property or business included in the monitoring setup.

1. Open the Recorder’s recording page.

   Find the Recorded Document Alert option.

   Open Recorded Document Alert information
2. Read and accept the disclaimer.

   Complete the verification step and accept the terms.

3. Select Sign Up.

   Enter the required information for the alert service.

4. Submit the alert registration.

   Review your information before submitting.

Mohave County accepts eligible documents through approved electronic recording services.

The county describes these systems as subscription services primarily intended for business entities and high-volume submitters.

Its listed providers include CSC, Data Services, ePN, Indecomm, Simplifile and HopDox.

One-time filers may find it more practical to use an office, the mail or a local title professional.

The Recorder maintains officially recorded maps and plats. The county’s public records search also allows users to view official maps.

The Assessor maintains additional parcel, survey and subdivision reference materials.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-481 contains separate format requirements for recorded maps and plats.

Not all government records are held by the Recorder’s land-records division.