Mohave County AZ Recorder Office: Address & Records

The county’s official Self-Service system searches its grantor/grantee index for recorded documents from 1988 to the present.

It also allows users to search and view official recorded maps.

The county states that names are indexed alphabetically, with the last name first and no comma.

1. Open the Mohave County Recorder Self-Service portal.

   Use the official Eagle Recorder search system.

   Open Official Mohave County Recorded Document Search
2. Read the county’s disclaimer.

   Review the search limitations and accept the terms to enter the system.

3. Search by a party’s name.

   Enter the surname first, followed by the given name, without a comma.

4. Use an approximate recording date.

   The county recommends using a name and approximate transaction date for more accurate results.

5. Review matching records.

   Check the document type, parties, recording reference and recording date.

6. Open the instrument or request a copy.

   Use the available self-service options to inspect documents or order copies when necessary.

How names should be entered

Can you search by a property address or parcel number?

Not reliably.

Mohave County warns that recorded documents do not always include an address, legal description or tax parcel number in the searchable index.

If you only know a property address or Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), start with the Mohave County Assessor Search.

Open Official Mohave County Assessor Search

Verify Official Mohave County Recorder Address and Hours

Additional Mohave County Recorder locations

Arizona Senate Bill 1479 changed identification requirements for in-person recordings.

Mohave County began requesting identification ahead of implementation on August 3, 2026, and announced full enforcement effective September 11, 2026.

Under the new requirements, individuals presenting documents for in-person recording generally must provide a valid photo ID unless a statutory exemption applies.

What happens to the identification information?

Under Arizona Revised Statutes §11-472, the Recorder does not retain a copy of the identification.

The office documents the identification type, name and identifying number as required by law. Those details are not public records.

Who may qualify for an exemption?

The county’s September 2026 announcement identifies several categories, including:

• Qualifying escrow offices.
• Title insurance agents and insurers.
• Qualifying banks and credit unions.
• Active members of the State Bar of Arizona.
• Governmental entities.

Eligibility depends on the statutory language and the capacity in which the document is presented.

Read Mohave County’s September 2026 ID Requirement Announcement

Arizona deed recording requires the document to meet statutory form standards, including appropriate signatures, recording information and an Affidavit of Property Value or applicable exemption reference.

The Recorder reviews documents for recordability but does not choose the correct deed for you or give legal advice.

1. Prepare the correct deed.

   Use the appropriate deed type for the intended transfer and verify the names, legal description, property interest and signatures.

2. Check statutory document formatting.

   Confirm the document has a caption, readable text, original signatures where required and proper page dimensions.

3. Complete the property value filing.

   Prepare the Affidavit of Property Value or include the applicable exemption number when the transaction qualifies.

4. Confirm notarization and acknowledgment.

   Determine which signatures and acknowledgments are required for the instrument under Arizona law.

5. Calculate recording fees.

   Most standard documents cost $30 to record unless another statutory category applies.

6. Prepare identification for in-person filing.

   Bring valid photo ID unless you qualify for an exemption under the rules effective September 11, 2026.

7. Submit the document.

   Present the instrument at an accepted office, mail it to the Recorder or use an approved professional eRecording service.

8. Save the recording number.

   Once accepted, the document receives a unique recording reference and becomes part of the permanent public record.

Arizona document formatting standards

Arizona Revised Statutes §11-480 includes the following requirements:

• Caption: briefly identify the instrument, such as warranty deed, quitclaim deed or mortgage release.
• Maximum size: generally 8½ × 14 inches for covered documents executed on or after January 1, 1991.
• Print size: at least 10-point type for covered instruments.
• Ordinary margins: one-half inch on each side.
• First-page top margin: two inches reserved for recording information.
• Return information: the left 3½ inches of the first-page top margin may contain the recording requester’s information and return address.
• Prior document changes: instruments modifying previously recorded documents must include the required original recording reference.

Open Mohave County Recorder Form Requirements

Arizona generally requires an Affidavit of Property Value for property sales unless an applicable statutory exemption is identified on the recorded instrument.

The affidavit provides information used by the state and county for property-transfer and valuation administration.

What information does the affidavit request?

• Assessor’s Parcel Number: identify the primary parcel and any additional parcels transferred.
• Seller and buyer: names, mailing addresses and contact details.
• Property location: street address or a description if there is no assigned address.
• Tax-bill mailing address: identify the person or address that should receive future notices.
• Property type: classify the primary parcel and its use.
• Deed type: identify the instrument being recorded.
• Sale price and date: disclose the agreed sale amount and transaction date.
• Financing: describe relevant down-payment and financing information.
• Legal description: include the description appearing on the deed.
• Signatures: obtain the signatures and notarization required by the form.

Mohave County’s instructions specify that the affidavit must be signed by the buyer and seller, or their agents, and notarized.

Open Official Recorder Forms

Read the Affidavit of Property Value Instructions

Mohave County’s published recording schedule uses the flat-rate structure established under A.R.S. §11-475.

For most standard recording documents, the fee is $30 per instrument, rather than a fee that increases with every ordinary page.

Credit and debit card processing fees

Mohave County introduced an updated card-payment processing system in July 2025.

The county announced a transaction surcharge equal to the greater of:

• $1.50 minimum processing charge, or
• 3.5% of the card transaction amount.

For example, 3.5% of a $30 payment is $1.05, so the announced $1.50 minimum would apply.

Cash and checks may be available as alternatives. Confirm accepted methods before making payment.

Open Official Mohave County Recording Fee Schedule

The Recorder can provide copies of documents recorded in Mohave County, including deeds, mortgages, releases and other public instruments.

You may request copies in person, by mail, through the self-service website or by calling the Recorder.

1. Find the recorded document.

   Use the public search to identify the parties, recording date and instrument reference.

2. Record the reference.

   Save the book/page, fee number, recording date or parties’ names.

3. Determine whether certification is needed.

   For routine personal research, a regular copy may be sufficient. Courts, lenders and government agencies may require certified copies.

4. Calculate the copy fee.

   Allow $1 per page, plus $3 per document if certification is requested.

5. Place the request.

   Use an accepted method and include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mailed copies.

Recorder telephone: 928-753-0701.

Recorder mailing address: P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402.

Mohave County’s Recorder FAQ describes the document-processing sequence:

1. The document is reviewed.

   Recorder staff check compliance with the recording requirements and confirm the correct fee.

2. A recording number is assigned.

   After acceptance, the document becomes part of the county’s permanent record.

3. The image is scanned.

   The county captures a document image for official records.

4. The original is returned.

   Documents presented in person are returned after scanning. Mailed originals are generally returned to the listed address in approximately four to six weeks.

5. Indexing is completed.

   Names and identifying information are entered into the search index for public retrieval.

Open Mohave County Recorder FAQs

The Recorder offers a free Recorded Document Alert program.

Registered users receive email notifications when a recorded document matches their monitored name, property or business.

The service can help property owners notice unexpected deeds, liens or other recordings.

1. Open the Recorder’s recording page.

   Find the Recorded Document Alert option.

2. Read the disclaimer.

   Complete the verification check and accept the program terms.

3. Select Sign Up.

   Follow the registration instructions.

4. Enter the required information.

   Provide the requested contact and monitoring details.

5. Submit the enrollment.

   Review your details for mistakes before final submission.

6. Review future alerts.

   If a notification identifies an unfamiliar instrument, open the recorded document and seek advice if necessary.

Open the Mohave County Recorded Document Alert Service

Mohave County accepts eligible documents electronically through supported recording-service vendors.

The county describes these services as primarily intended for title companies, attorneys, lenders and other high-volume recording businesses.

eRecording vendors listed by the county

• CSC / Corporation Service Company
• Data Services, Inc.
• eRecording Partners Network (ePN)
• Indecomm Global Services
• Simplifile
• HopDox

eRecording can reduce mail handling and make document submission and return tracking easier.

If you are filing only one deed, the Recorder recommends contacting a local title company or consulting available legal resources rather than immediately purchasing a business recording subscription.

Open Official Mohave County eRecording Information

The Recorder maintains recorded subdivision maps, plats and survey-related documents.

The Assessor provides additional parcel mapping resources, including:

• Parcel plat maps.
• Recorded surveys.
• Subdivision maps.
• Right-of-way maps.
• Railroad maps.
• Township, range and section references.

Under Arizona’s map-recording standards, the correct sheet size, title, owner information and archival requirements are important.

Subdivision plats generally use 24 × 36-inch sheets; certain other maps and surveys use 18 × 24-inch or 24 × 36-inch sheets.

Open Mohave County Map Recording Requirements

• No search results? Enter the surname first without a comma and try a different approximate recording date.
• Only know an address? Use the Assessor Search to identify the owner and APN before searching Recorder documents.
• Recently recorded deed is missing online? The public index may not reflect records until indexing and proofing are complete.
• Document rejected? Check the caption, page size, font size, top margin, signatures and applicable forms.
• Unsure which deed to use? Consult a qualified legal professional; Recorder staff cannot select a deed type or prepare documents.
• Filing in person? Bring valid photo ID under the September 2026 rule unless a statutory exemption applies.
• Original deed not returned by mail? The county’s FAQ gives an approximate four-to-six-week return period. Verify the return address and recording date.
• Missing property value affidavit? Review the county’s affidavit requirements or applicable exemption number.
• Property ownership has not changed on the Assessor site? The Assessor’s processing is separate from the Recorder’s recording.
• Concerned about deed fraud? Subscribe to Recorded Document Alert, inspect unexpected instruments and obtain professional assistance where necessary.

This is an independent informational guide and is not the official website of Mohave County, the Recorder Department or the State of Arizona.

The Recorder’s index is a public research tool. It does not guarantee that a parcel has clear title or that every ownership interest, lien or legal restriction has been identified.

Recording an instrument makes it part of the permanent public record but does not by itself resolve disputes about its legal validity.

For property purchases, inheritance, trust transfers, mineral interests or title problems, consult an Arizona attorney or qualified title professional.

Public property records should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or other decisions governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Last reviewed: October 19, 2026. This independent guide is based on Mohave County’s published office information and procedures. Confirm current fees, identification requirements and accepted recording methods before submitting original documents or payments.