Maricopa County Public Records: Court, Property, Deeds, Tax & Vital Records
Maricopa County public records are not stored in one database. Superior Court cases are searched through the court docket, deeds and recorded documents through the County Recorder, parcel information through the Assessor, property taxes through the Treasurer, and birth or death certificates through Maricopa County Vital Registration.
Use the record finder below first. A case number, APN, recording number or other official identifier usually gives a cleaner result than a broad name search.
Which Maricopa County Office Has Your Record?
| Record needed | Official source | Best starting detail |
|---|---|---|
| Civil, criminal, family or probate Superior Court case | Superior Court / Clerk of Superior Court | Case number or party name |
| Deed, deed of trust, lien, judgment, plat or recorded document | Maricopa County Recorder | Recording number, name, legal description or address |
| Parcel, owner, APN or assessed value | Maricopa County Assessor | APN, owner name or address |
| Property-tax balance or payment | Maricopa County Treasurer | Parcel or account number |
| Marriage license or certified marriage-license copy | Clerk of Superior Court | Names and marriage-license information |
| Birth or death certificate | Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration | Name, event date, ID and eligibility documents |
| County department record | Maricopa County Public Records Request portal | Department, subject and date range |
Search Maricopa County Court Records
The Superior Court public docket provides case information, court calendars and minute entries for civil, criminal, family and probate cases.
- Choose Civil, Criminal, Family or Probate.
- Use the case number when you have it.
- Otherwise search by the supported party information.
- Open the matching case and review the docket and minute entries.
- Use the Clerk when you need copies or certification.
The Superior Court notes that docket information can change during auditing for up to 24 hours after an entry is added. The public docket is also routinely unavailable Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Need the actual court document?
The Clerk’s records service separates docket information from document access. Registered ECR users can access qualifying family, probate, civil, criminal and tax cases when eligible, while the Clerk’s online records-request form can be used for certified copies or more complex requests.
- Check whether the docket or ECR option already gives you what you need.
- Save the case number and exact document name.
- Use the online records-request form when the document is unavailable or certification is required.
- State clearly whether you need a plain or certified copy.
For a deeper court-only workflow, the site’s Maricopa County public court records guide focuses specifically on Superior Court and related case-search questions.
Search Maricopa County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents
The Maricopa County Recorder processes and preserves deeds, plats and millions of other recorded documents. The Recorder reports maintaining more than 52 million recorded documents.
- Search by last name and first name when researching an individual.
- Use Business Name for a trust, company, HOA or subdivision name.
- Add recording dates when you know the approximate period.
- Open the result and view the available unofficial document image.
- Use Buying/Purchasing Options when an official copy is required.
Recorder copy fees
The Recorder currently lists official recorded-document copies at $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus an additional $3 certification charge per document.
Recent-record full-text search works differently
The Recorder also provides a full-text research search for data from roughly the last two years. It can search names, legal descriptions and addresses and supports exact phrases and combinations of terms.
Search Maricopa County Property Records
The Maricopa County Assessor administers more than 1.8 million real and personal property parcels and accounts. Its main search accepts parcel numbers, owner names, street addresses and several location-based identifiers.
- Use the APN first when you know it.
- Otherwise enter the owner’s full name or property address.
- Open the correct result and save the APN.
- Review valuation, ownership display and parcel information.
- Use the Recorder if you need the actual deed or other recorded instrument.
Maricopa address-search formatting
The Assessor recommends a standard address format using street number, direction and street name. If a full address does not work, it specifically suggests leaving off the street type and searching with fewer terms.
The Assessor also allows searches by subdivision, MCR number, city, ZIP code, section-township-range, business name, account number and mobile-home information.
Parcel number changed after a split or combine?
If an old APN produces no result, the Assessor notes that the parcel may have been split or combined. In that situation, request parcel-history assistance rather than assuming the property disappeared from the county system.
Check Maricopa County Property Taxes
The Maricopa County Assessor establishes property information and valuation, but it does not mail or collect tax bills. Property-tax balances and payments are handled by the Maricopa County Treasurer.
- Open Parcel Inquiry.
- Search using the parcel or account number.
- Confirm the property and tax year.
- Review the current balance, payments and delinquency information.
- Use the Treasurer’s payment system when paying online.
The Assessor’s own tax-payment instructions direct property owners to the Treasurer and list Treasurer customer service at 602-506-8511.
Maricopa County tax due dates differ from Florida-style tax calendars
For tax bills over $100, the Treasurer’s current published calendar states that the first half becomes delinquent after November 1 and the second half becomes delinquent after May 1. Tax bills of $100 or less are due in full rather than split into two installments.
Maricopa County Marriage Licenses and Certified Copies
Marriage licenses and certified copies of recorded Maricopa County marriage licenses are handled by the Clerk of the Superior Court rather than the County Recorder.
The Clerk currently offers an online marriage-license program for Arizona residents as well as limited in-person service at several Clerk locations.
- Decide whether you need a new license or a certified copy of an existing recorded license.
- Review identification and eligibility requirements.
- For a new license, choose the online program or an available in-person location.
- For a certified copy, follow the Clerk’s current copy-order process.
- Verify the current fee before payment.
The Clerk currently lists the marriage-license fee at $98. Certified-copy charges are separate.
If your search is specifically about a past divorce rather than a marriage license, use the site’s Maricopa County divorce-record search guide for that narrower court-record workflow.
Maricopa County Birth and Death Certificates
Maricopa County Public Health’s Office of Vital Registration issues certified Arizona birth and death certificates to eligible applicants.
- Choose birth or death certificate.
- Check the eligibility requirements for the certificate you need.
- Prepare valid government-issued identification and supporting documents.
- Choose an in-person or mail ordering method.
- Confirm the current fee before submitting the application.
The current county fee is $20 per certified birth or death certificate. Major corrections and changes are currently listed at $30.
In-person and mail processing
The County states that same-day service may be possible for eligible in-person applicants who bring the required ID, fee and supporting documents. Completed mail applications are usually processed within about one week.
The County also lists Vital Registration locations in Mesa, Peoria, Glendale and Goodyear, which can be more practical than traveling to downtown Phoenix depending on where you live.
Submit a Maricopa County Public Records Request
Maricopa County’s request portal is organized by subject and by department so users can send a request to the agency most likely to maintain the record.
- Use the Subject list when you know the record but not the department.
- Use the Department list when you already know the custodian.
- Describe the record precisely and include a useful date range.
- Select commercial or non-commercial purpose correctly when required.
- If you are unsure where the record belongs, follow the County’s direction to Information Governance.
Arizona distinguishes commercial and non-commercial requests
The County’s request system specifically separates non-commercial use from commercial use under Arizona public-record law. Commercial use can include resale, solicitation lists or uses where monetary gain is reasonably anticipated.
What to Do When a Maricopa County Search Returns Nothing
| Problem | Try next |
|---|---|
| No Superior Court case | Check spelling, use the case number, and confirm the case belongs in Superior Court rather than another court. |
| Property address fails | Remove the street type or search by owner/APN using the Assessor’s recommended format. |
| Old APN no longer works | The parcel may have been split or combined; request parcel-history help from the Assessor. |
| Parcel found but no deed | Move from the Assessor to the Recorder’s Recorded Document Search. |
| Recorder name search gives too many results | Add recording dates or search the trust/business name when the property is not recorded under an individual. |
| Court docket found but document is unavailable | Use the Clerk’s ECR or online records-request service. |
| Online copy is not accepted | Order the required certified or official copy from the custodian. |
Maricopa County Public Records Offices
601 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-372-5375
Use for court-record copies, certifications, marriage-license services and Clerk assistance.
301 W. Jefferson St., Second Floor, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-506-3535
Published office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
301 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-506-3406
Use for APNs, parcel records, ownership display, valuation, exemptions and property classification.
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-506-8511
Use for property-tax bills, payment records and tax-lien information.
550 W. Jackson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-876-1000
Map: Downtown County offices
The Recorder, Assessor and Treasurer are located in or around the 301 W. Jefferson county complex, while Clerk court services are nearby on Jackson Street. Confirm the office and suite before visiting.
Before You Rely on a Public Record
- Confirm the record belongs to the correct person, property or case.
- Do not treat an arrest, accusation or criminal charge as proof of conviction.
- Review the underlying recorded document instead of relying only on an index result.
- Respect sealed, confidential and legally restricted information.
- Request a certified copy when an official recipient requires certification.
Maricopa County Public Records FAQs
1. Where do I search Maricopa County Superior Court cases?
Use the Maricopa County Superior Court public docket for civil, criminal, family and probate case information. Use the Clerk when you need document copies or certification.
2. Where do I search Maricopa County deeds and liens?
Use the Maricopa County Recorder’s Recorded Document Search for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, plats and other recorded documents.
3. How much does a Recorder document copy cost?
The Recorder currently lists official copies at $1 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus an additional $3 certification charge per document.
4. Where do I search Maricopa County property records?
Use the Maricopa County Assessor. The search supports APN, owner name, property address, subdivision, city, ZIP code and other parcel-related fields.
5. Does the Assessor collect Maricopa County property taxes?
No. The Assessor manages parcel and valuation information. Property-tax billing, balances and payments are handled by the Maricopa County Treasurer.
6. Where do I get a Maricopa County marriage-license copy?
Marriage licenses and certified copies of recorded marriage licenses are handled by the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court.
7. Where do I order an Arizona birth or death certificate in Maricopa County?
Use the Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration. The current county fee is $20 per certified birth or death certificate, subject to eligibility requirements.
8. Can I request any county record through one Maricopa public-record portal?
The County has a general request portal, but records maintained by the courts, Recorder, Assessor and other independent offices should be requested directly from the appropriate custodian.
9. Why might a Maricopa County court record not appear online?
The record may be sealed, confidential, closed under court-access rules, recently filed or available through a different court or Clerk access method.
10. Why might an old Maricopa County parcel number stop working?
The Assessor notes that a parcel may receive different identifying information after a split or combine. Request parcel-history help if an older APN no longer returns the expected property.