Maricopa County, Arizona • Recorder search / deeds / recorded documents guide • reviewed September 19, 2026
Maricopa County AZ Recorder Search: Deeds, Recorded Documents, Property Copies & Title Alert
The Maricopa County Recorder Search is the official place to search deeds, plats, mortgages, releases, liens and many other recorded public documents in Maricopa County, Arizona.
The Recorder’s Office processes and preserves public records, including deeds and plats. Its online system includes more than 52 million searchable documents dating back to 1871.
The current Maricopa County Recorder is Justin Heap, the 31st Recorder of Maricopa County. He was elected in November 2024 and took office in January 2025.
Use this guide to search recorded documents, view unofficial copies, buy official or certified copies, understand recording fees, sign up for Maricopa Title Alert and contact the right county office.
Start here
Maricopa County Recorder Search Quick Facts
Records and preserves deeds, plats and many other public documents.
31st Maricopa County Recorder; took office in January 2025.
Second Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
Recorder customer service and general office contact.
Monday through Friday for the downtown Recorder’s Office.
Applies to most documents except plats and surveys.
Certification is an additional $3 per document.
Beginning September 13, 2026, photo ID is required under ARS § 11-472.
Free email or text alerts when documents are recorded under monitored names.
Recorded deeds and document copies go to the Recorder. Parcel value and APN lookup go to the Assessor. Property tax bills and payments go to the Treasurer.
Office role guide
Recorder vs Assessor vs Treasurer: Who Handles What?
Maricopa County Recorder
Use for: deeds, plats, mortgages, releases, liens, recorded document images, official copies, certified copies, recording questions and Title Alert.
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
Open Recorder WebsiteMaricopa County Assessor
Use for: parcel number, address search, owner search, property classification, valuation, Notice of Value, property sketches and mailing-address/property-record details.
Phone: 602-506-3406
The Assessor does not record deeds and does not collect property taxes.
Open Assessor Parcel SearchMaricopa County Treasurer
Use for: property tax bills, tax payments, tax history, tax liens, delinquent taxes and payment receipts.
Phone: 602-506-8511
The Treasurer does not record deeds and does not change legal ownership records.
Open Treasurer WebsiteArizona Department of Real Estate ERAS
Use for: statewide Early Real Estate Sales Alert System fraud-monitoring support.
This is separate from Maricopa Title Alert but can be useful for deed-fraud awareness.
Open Arizona ERASOfficial search process
How to Search Maricopa County Recorder Deeds and Records Online
The Recorder’s recorded-document search is best when you have a person name, business name, trust name, HOA name, recording date or document reference.
If you only have a street address, start with the Assessor parcel search first. Then use the owner name or APN-related clues to search recorded documents.
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Open the official recorded document search.
Use the Maricopa County Recorder’s own search page, not a third-party copy site.
Open Recorded Document SearchAfter opening: search by last name and first name. Use business name for trusts, companies and HOAs. -
Search by person, trust, business or HOA name.
For deeds, the grantor is often the seller or transferring party. The grantee is often the buyer or receiving party.
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Narrow by recording date if you know it.
Use a purchase, refinance, payoff, release or estate date range to reduce unrelated results.
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Open the matching result carefully.
Check document type, recording number, recording date, names, legal description and page count before relying on it.
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View the unofficial online copy.
The Recorder FAQ says you can select the colored box under the Pages section to view the document image.
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Use Buying / Purchasing Options for official copies.
Choose downloadable email delivery or physical mail, and select certification if you need a certified copy.
The Recorder FAQ says a website search is not a guarantee that a property is free and clear of liens. Use a title company or attorney for title conclusions.
If you cannot find a document: try alternate spellings, middle initials, spouse names, trust names, business names and prior owners.
If the home is in an HOA: search by HOA or subdivision name under business name when appropriate.
If you need a plat map: the Recorder FAQ says you can find plat maps through the Assessor property page by selecting the MCR number.
If the recording is very recent: allow time for indexing before assuming no record exists.
If the issue is value or classification: use the Assessor, not the Recorder.
Official and certified copies
How to Get a Copy of a Maricopa County Deed or Recorded Document
You can view many recorded documents online as unofficial copies.
If you need an official or certified copy, use the purchase option after locating the document in the Recorder search.
Select the colored box under Pages to view the document image.
Official recorded document copies are listed at $1 per page.
Add certification if an agency, court, lender or title company requires it.
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Search and open the correct document.
Use name, business, trust, HOA, date or recording number clues.
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Choose Buying / Purchasing Options.
The Recorder FAQ says this is where you buy official copies.
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Edit your purchase before checkout.
Select email/download or physical mail, then choose certification if needed.
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Save your receipt and document reference.
Keep the recording number, purchase receipt and copy delivery confirmation.
A certified copy proves that the copy came from the recorded public record. It does not prove that the document is legally sufficient for your purpose.
Recording workflow
How to Record a Deed or Document in Maricopa County
The Recorder can record documents, but the office cannot prepare your deed, choose a form for you, provide notary services or give legal advice.
The Recorder FAQ says documents may be recorded in person, by mail or electronically. Your document must be an original or a government-issued certified copy when required.
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Prepare the correct Arizona document.
Common real-estate instruments include warranty deed, quitclaim deed, beneficiary deed, deed of trust, release, affidavit and plat documents.
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Check form requirements.
Documents must meet Arizona form requirements under ARS § 11-480, including legibility and required formatting.
Open Form RequirementsAfter opening: review first-page requirements, legibility, title requirements, margin rules and modified-document reference requirements. -
Include Affidavit of Property Value or exemption code when required.
Arizona real-property transfers generally need an Affidavit of Property Value unless the deed shows a valid exemption code.
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Confirm the recording fee.
Most documents are $30, but plats, surveys and some exempt or government documents use different rules.
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Choose a recording method.
Use in-person recording, mail, electronic recording or a county recording kiosk when appropriate.
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Bring photo ID for in-person or kiosk recording.
As of September 13, 2026, in-person or kiosk recording requires presentation of photo identification under ARS § 11-472.
Adding someone to title, removing a deceased owner, recording a beneficiary deed or transferring property to a trust can affect taxes, mortgages, probate, ownership rights and estate planning.
Fees and payment
Maricopa County Recorder Fees and Payment Basics
All documents except plats and surveys, under ARS § 11-475.A.1.
Additional plat or survey pages are listed at $20 per page.
Military discharge documents are listed at no charge.
Recorded document copies are charged per page.
Certification is charged in addition to copy pages.
The Recorder says mailed documents are not guaranteed to record the day received.
Payment methods listed by the Recorder FAQ
In person: cash, card and check.
By mail: check, cashier’s check and money order.
Kiosk: credit card only.
Checks should be payable to Maricopa County Recorder.
Fraud monitoring
Maricopa Title Alert: Free Recording Notification Service
Maricopa Title Alert is a free service from the Recorder’s Office.
It sends an email and/or text notification when a document is recorded under a name you are monitoring.
The alert email includes a link where you can review the recorded document.
Who should consider it: homeowners, landlords, trust owners, business owners, out-of-state owners and owners of vacant property.
What it monitors: documents recorded under an individual or business name.
What it does not do: it does not block recording or prove fraud automatically.
If you suspect fraud: report it to local law enforcement and consider reporting to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
Arizona also offers the Early Real Estate Sales Alert System through the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Use both tools if they fit your situation.
Kiosks and locations
Downtown Office and Recording Kiosk Locations
The downtown office is the main Recorder location. The office also lists recording kiosks in several areas of Maricopa County.
Kiosk availability can change, and the Recorder location page marks some kiosk locations as unavailable when needed.
Second Floor, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
16828 N 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351. Listed hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Listed hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
18380 N 40th St., Unit 130, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Listed hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
9330 E Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Listed hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
The Recorder location page listed this kiosk as currently unavailable. Check before visiting.
Map and visit planning
Maricopa County Recorder Address, Map and Visit Tips
Maricopa County Recorder’s Office
301 W Jefferson St.
Second Floor, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-506-3535
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit tip: bring valid photo ID, the original or certified document, required fees and any recording reference you already have.
Recording questions, ID review, document formatting and payment issues can take time. Call ahead if your recording is time-sensitive.
Avoid mistakes
Common Maricopa County Recorder Search Mistakes
Searching by address only: Recorder searches work better with names, document numbers, dates or business/trust names.
Ignoring the Assessor APN: use the Assessor site first if you only have a property address.
Confusing deed and deed of trust: a deed transfers ownership; a deed of trust usually relates to a loan.
Assuming a release changes ownership: a mortgage release is not a new ownership deed.
Not checking business/trust names: trusts, LLCs and HOAs may appear under business-name search.
Forgetting Affidavit of Property Value: many Arizona transfers need the affidavit or an exemption code on the deed.
Expecting the Recorder to prepare forms: the office records documents but does not provide forms or legal advice.
Using public records requests for ordinary deeds: the Recorder says recorded property documents are searchable directly through recorded document search.
Decision path
What Should You Do Next?
If you need a deed image: search the Recorder database and open the pages image.
If you need an official copy: use Buying / Purchasing Options from the document record.
If you need a certified copy: choose certification before checkout and confirm the final fee.
If you only know the address: search the Assessor first to find the APN and owner details.
If you are recording a deed: check form requirements, APV or exemption code, fee and ID requirements.
If you are worried about fraud: sign up for Maricopa Title Alert and review alerts quickly.
If you need title assurance: contact a title company or Arizona real-estate attorney.
Important caution
Independent Information, Legal Caution and Property-Records Notice
This page is independent informational content. It is not the official website of Maricopa County, the Maricopa County Recorder, the Assessor, the Treasurer or any government agency.
It is not legal advice, title advice, tax advice, a deed-drafting service, a title search or an official certification of a record.
Recorded documents can affect ownership, liens, mortgages, trusts, probate, tax records and estate plans. Verify current requirements with the official office or a qualified professional before recording or relying on a document.
Do not use property-record information for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or any other FCRA-regulated consumer-reporting purpose.
FAQs
Maricopa County Recorder Search FAQs
Where do I search Maricopa County recorded deeds?
Use the official Maricopa County Recorded Document Search on the Recorder’s website. Search by person name, business name, trust name, HOA name, date or document reference.
Who is the Maricopa County Recorder?
The current Maricopa County Recorder is Justin Heap, the 31st Recorder of Maricopa County. He was elected in November 2024 and took office in January 2025.
Where is the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office located?
The main office is at 301 W Jefferson St., Second Floor, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
What is the Maricopa County Recorder phone number?
The main Recorder phone number is 602-506-3535.
How much does it cost to record most documents?
The Recorder’s fee page lists most documents, except plats and surveys, at $30 per document.
How much are official and certified copies?
Official recorded document copies are listed at $1 per page. Certification is an additional $3 per document.
Can the Recorder prepare a deed or provide forms?
No. The Recorder records documents but does not provide forms, prepare documents, provide notary services or give legal advice.
Do I need an Affidavit of Property Value?
Arizona real-property transfers generally need an Affidavit of Property Value unless the deed shows a valid exemption code. Verify before recording.
Does Maricopa County offer title fraud alerts?
Yes. Maricopa Title Alert is a free service that sends email or text notifications when a document is recorded under a monitored name.
Does the Recorder search prove a property is lien-free?
No. The Recorder FAQ says a website search is not a guarantee that a property is free and clear of liens. Use a title company or attorney for title conclusions.
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