Maricopa County, Arizona • Recorder records guide • 2026
Maricopa County AZ Document Search: Recorder Records, Deeds, Copies, Fees and Office Help
The Maricopa County Recorder document search is the official place to look up recorded deeds, plats, releases, liens, affidavits, maps and other public recording documents.
Use the Recorder’s site when you need a recorded document number, book and page, deed copy, certified copy, recording fee, document image or recording-status information.
Use the Assessor’s site when you only know the property address or parcel number and need to find the current deed number linked to the property record.
Quick answer
What You Can Search in Maricopa County Recorder Records
Search by recording number, docket/book and page, names, business name, document code or date range.
Find unofficial online images, then use buying options for official or certified copies.
Search the address or APN on the Assessor site, then use the deed number in Recorder search.
Most non-plat documents record for a flat $30 fee, with exceptions for certain document types.
Recorded document copies are $1 per page. Certification adds $3 per document.
As of September 13, 2026, in-person and kiosk recordings require photo identification under A.R.S. § 11-472.
The Recorder records and preserves documents. It does not prepare deeds, choose forms, provide legal advice, notarize documents or decide whether a document is legally right for your situation.
Office details
Maricopa County Recorder Office Address, Phone, Hours and Map
Main Downtown Recorder’s Office
Office: Maricopa County Recorder’s Office
Recorder: Justin Heap
Address: 301 W Jefferson St, Second Floor, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-506-3535
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding holidays
Use this office for: in-person recordings, copy questions, recorded document help and general recorder services.
Open official locations and hoursMailing a document or copy request
Use the official instructions for the exact department and payment method before mailing.
For recording documents, include the original document or government-issued certified copy when required.
For mailed payments, checks, cashier’s checks and money orders should be payable as directed by the Recorder’s Office.
The office does not guarantee that documents received by mail will be recorded the same day they arrive.
Google Map: Main Downtown Recorder’s Office, 301 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Search workflow
How to Search Maricopa County Recorder Documents Online
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Open the official document search.
Use the Maricopa County Recorder’s Recorded Document Search page.
Open Recorded Document SearchAfter opening: choose the search method that matches what you know: recorded document number, docket/book and page, person name, business name, document code or date range. -
Search by recording number if you have it.
This is usually the fastest path because the number points directly to a recorded document.
Use the suffix field if the document number includes one.
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Search by name if you do not know the number.
Use last name and first name for individuals.
Use the business-name field for trusts, LLCs, HOAs, subdivisions or companies.
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Add document code and date range when results are too broad.
Document codes can narrow results to deeds, releases, liens, plats or other document categories.
Date ranges help when you know the approximate recording period.
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Open the result and view the image.
The search result may show recording date, recording number, document codes, book/page and image options.
Unofficial online images can help confirm whether you found the correct document.
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Use buying options for official copies.
If you need an official copy or certified copy, use the purchase options instead of relying only on a viewed image.
If you only know the property address, search the Maricopa County Assessor first. The current deed number may appear in the owner-information section of the parcel record.
Copies and certified copies
How to Get a Copy of a Deed or Recorded Document
Use the document image to review the record. It is helpful for research but may not be accepted where certification is required.
Use the Recorder’s buying or purchasing options to order an official copy of a recorded document.
Certification adds $3 per document. Choose certified copy only when the receiving agency requires it.
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Find the recorded document.
Search by document number, name, business name or date range.
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Confirm the document is correct.
Check names, recording date, document code, book/page and legal description before ordering.
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Use buying or purchasing options.
Select delivery method and certification option before checkout.
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Save the receipt.
Keep the receipt and document number in case you need to follow up.
Recording a document
How to Record a Document with the Maricopa County Recorder
The Recorder’s Office accepts documents in person, by mail or electronically through approved digital recording options.
The document must be an original or, when allowed, a government-issued certified copy. Office staff cannot prepare documents or tell you which form to use.
In person
Visit the Main Downtown Office during business hours. An appointment is not required for routine recording.
Photo ID is required for in-person recording as of September 13, 2026.
By mail
Mail the document with the correct payment and return information.
Mailed documents are not guaranteed to record the same day they arrive.
Electronically
High-volume customers may use the digital recording program.
Single-document users may need an approved third-party submitter.
Fees and requirements
Maricopa County Recording Fees, Copy Fees and Form Rules
$30: standard fee for most documents except plats and surveys.
$24: plats and surveys first page.
$20: plats and surveys additional pages.
$0: military discharge documents, child support documents and certain statutory categories.
$1 per page: recorded document copies.
$3 per document: certification fee added to copy charges.
A deed must include either an Affidavit of Property Value or an exemption code. The Recorder’s Office cannot advise which exemption code or form is legally appropriate.
Kiosk locations
Maricopa County Recording Kiosks and What to Check Before Visiting
Recording kiosks can be useful when the downtown Phoenix office is not convenient. Kiosk availability and hours can change, so verify the official locations page before traveling.
Sun City Library
16828 N 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351
Listed weekday kiosk hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Georgia T. Lord Library
1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Listed weekday kiosk hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 N 40th St, Unit 130, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Listed weekday kiosk hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Ed Robson Library
9330 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Listed weekday kiosk hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
The official locations page states kiosk recording payment is by credit card. As of September 13, 2026, photo ID is required for kiosk recordings.
Fraud monitoring
Maricopa Title Alert: Free Recording Notification Service
Maricopa Title Alert is a free Recorder program that monitors names and sends alerts when a document is recorded under an individual or business name.
It does not block recordings and does not prove fraud. It helps you learn quickly when a document is recorded using a name you monitor.
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Open the Title Alert page.
Use the official Recorder service, not a paid monitoring advertisement.
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Enter your email and verify.
The system sends a verification code to confirm access.
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Add names to monitor.
Add individual names, business names or trust names you want monitored.
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Review alerts promptly.
If an alert looks suspicious, search the recorded document and seek legal help if needed.
Public records requests
Recorded Document Search vs. Public Records Request
If you need a recorded property document, start with the Recorded Document Search. The Recorder’s public records request page says recorded documents are already available through that search.
Use a public records request for other Recorder or Elections Department records that are not simply a recorded deed, lien, plat or similar recorded instrument.
Use document search for
Deeds, releases, plats, liens, affidavits, maps and recorded property documents.
Use public records request for
Voter data requests, communications, internal documents or other records not found in document search.
Related county office
When to Use the Maricopa County Assessor Instead
The Recorder keeps recorded documents. The Assessor maintains property ownership and parcel information used for tax and valuation purposes.
If you only know the property address, use the Assessor search first. The current deed number may appear under owner information.
Use the Assessor for
Parcel number, property address search, ownership display, valuation, legal class and tax-related parcel details.
Open Assessor parcel searchUse the Recorder for
Recorded deed images, official copies, certified copies, plats, recordings and document numbers.
Open Recorder document searchImportant limits
Legal, Privacy and FCRA Caution
This page is independent informational content and is not the official website of the Maricopa County Recorder, Maricopa County Assessor or any government agency.
The Recorder records documents but does not provide legal advice, choose forms, prepare deeds, notarize documents or decide whether a document is legally correct.
Recorded documents are public records. Do not use property-record information for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or any purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Verify current fees, office hours, kiosk availability, recording requirements and copy options directly with the official Recorder’s Office before acting.
FAQs
Maricopa County Recorder Document Search FAQs
Where do I search Maricopa County recorded documents?
Use the official Maricopa County Recorder Recorded Document Search page. You can search by recording number, docket/book and page, name, business name, document code and date range.
How do I find a deed if I only know the property address?
Start with the Maricopa County Assessor parcel search. Search by address or parcel number, then look for the deed number in the owner information and use that number in Recorder search.
Can I view a deed online for free?
You can usually view an unofficial image online after finding the recorded document. Official or certified copies require purchasing options through the Recorder’s system.
How much does a recorded document copy cost?
Copies of recorded documents are $1 per page. Certification adds $3 per document.
How much does it cost to record most documents?
The standard fee to record most documents is $30 per document, except for plats, surveys and certain statutory categories.
Do I need an appointment to record a document in person?
The Recorder’s FAQ says an appointment is not required for in-person recording during office hours.
Does Maricopa County Recorder prepare deed forms?
No. The Recorder’s Office records documents but does not provide forms, prepare documents or give legal advice about which form to use.
What is Maricopa Title Alert?
Maricopa Title Alert is a free notification service that alerts subscribers when documents are recorded under a monitored individual or business name.
Can I record documents electronically?
Yes. High-volume customers can use digital recording accounts, and some single-document users may use approved third-party submitters.
Does the Recorder handle property values or taxes?
No. Use the Maricopa County Assessor for parcel and valuation information and the Treasurer for tax bill questions. The Recorder handles recorded documents.
Official resources