Arizona public records
Use Arizona court services for cases, county assessors and recorders for property, and the Corporation Commission for corporations and LLCs. Arizona's Secretary of State is a different source for trade names. A prompt-access request to an agency does not unlock restricted vital or criminal-history records.
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Official record sources
Choose the document you need before searching. A case index, parcel assessment, recorded deed and certified certificate are different records. The links below lead to the responsible government service or its official directory.
| Record / custodian | How to access | Costs and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Court recordsArizona Judicial Branch eAccess | Search available Superior Court civil and criminal documents through eAccess. | Document access can require payment. Coverage dates and exclusions vary; sealed records and every local court are not included. |
| Property and land recordsArizona Department of Revenue / county assessors | Find the relevant county assessor for parcel and valuation information. | County document and certification charges vary. For a recorded deed or lien, use the county recorder rather than the assessment roll. |
| Business recordsArizona Corporation Commission | Use the Commission's corporation and LLC search service. | Basic search and certified-document services differ. Corporations and LLCs belong with the Commission; Secretary of State trade-name records are separate. |
| Birth, death, marriage and divorceArizona Department of Health Services | Follow the birth or death certificate application and identification rules. | Certificate fees vary by issuing office and service. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees come from the appropriate Superior Court clerk, not this birth/death office. |
| Criminal-history checksArizona Department of Public Safety | Use the record-review process for your own history or an authorized agency procedure. | Costs depend on the authorized service. Arizona DPS does not provide unrestricted criminal-history reports to every private requester. |
A criminal charge is not a conviction. A name match does not establish identity. Use the official case disposition and the appropriate authorized record-check process when those distinctions matter.
Requesting agency records in Arizona
Use this process for existing government agency records. Court case copies, vital certificates and criminal-history reports use the separate procedures in the table.
- Who can request
- Public records are generally open to any person. Declare a commercial purpose when applicable; different charges and use restrictions can follow.
- How to submit
- Identify the Arizona agency, municipality or county that maintains the record, then use its published records-custodian contact or accepted request channel. Describe existing documents, identifiers and dates. Keep the submitted request and acknowledgement; court copies and vital certificates use the separate services above.
- Response and delivery
- Arizona requires prompt access rather than one universal number of days. Scope, retrieval and necessary review affect what is prompt.
- Fees and estimates
- Non-commercial copying charges differ from commercial-use charges. Ask for the custodian's schedule and distinguish inspecting a record from obtaining copies.
- If access is denied
- Ask for the legal basis of withheld material and release of the remainder. The Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide can assist with public-access disputes; court review is also available.
Arizona records-request example
Replace the brackets, narrow the dates and send this to the agency that holds the records. Use its required form or portal when applicable. This example requests agency documents; it is not a certificate application or court filing.
To: [the agency's designated records custodian] Subject: Arizona public-records request — [record or project identifier] Under the Arizona Public Records Law (A.R.S. §§ 39-121 to -128), I request electronic copies of the municipality's issued building permit and final inspection record for [address] during [dates]. Please use existing records in their available electronic format. If any material is withheld, identify the legal basis and provide the non-exempt portions. Before incurring charges above [your limit], please send an itemized estimate. Please confirm receipt and the expected response date. [Name and contact details required by the receiving agency] [Requester eligibility or residency information, where required]
Before sending, check requester eligibility above. Keep the submission confirmation, cost estimate, response and any exemption cited so a follow-up or appeal can refer to the same request.
Arizona public records FAQ
Where can I find Arizona court records?
Search available Superior Court civil and criminal documents through eAccess. Coverage dates and exclusions vary; sealed records and every local court are not included.
Sources: Arizona Judicial Branch eAccessAre Arizona public records free?
Non-commercial copying charges differ from commercial-use charges. Ask for the custodian's schedule and distinguish inspecting a record from obtaining copies. Certificate and court-document services follow the separate charges listed above.
Sources: Arizona official public-records guidance; Arizona Judicial Branch eAccess; Arizona Department of Health ServicesHow do I get birth, death, marriage or divorce records in Arizona?
Follow the birth or death certificate application and identification rules. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees come from the appropriate Superior Court clerk, not this birth/death office.
Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services; Arizona Judicial Branch eAccessIs a Arizona court search a complete criminal-history check?
No. Arizona DPS does not provide unrestricted criminal-history reports to every private requester. Use the record-review process for your own history or an authorized agency procedure.
Sources: Arizona Department of Public Safety; Arizona Judicial Branch eAccessSources and review
Each link identifies the official custodian or its published directory. Portal coverage and fees can change; confirm the current order details before paying. The date below records the source review, not the date a government record was created.
- Arizona official public-records guidance — checked
- Arizona Judicial Branch eAccess — checked
- Arizona Department of Revenue / county assessors — checked
- Arizona Corporation Commission — checked
- Arizona Department of Health Services — checked
- Arizona Department of Public Safety — checked
Browse other jurisdictions
Public-records access rules vary by jurisdiction. Continue through the directory or return to the full list to choose the agency location you need.
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