Start with the Superior Court in the county where the case was filed — Arizona only has 15 counties, so identifying the right one is straightforward. Maricopa County (Phoenix) handles the most cases and has the best online search tools. For statewide criminal history, use the Arizona DPS background check portal (costs a fee). For property, start with the County Assessor for valuations, then the County Recorder for deeds. For marriage licenses, go to the Clerk of Superior Court.
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How to Search Arizona Criminal Records
Start with the county Superior Court case search — Maricopa County's system is the most comprehensive. For a statewide criminal history check, go to the Arizona DPS — but this costs a fee and is not a free public search. For current county jail inmates, go directly to the county Sheriff's website (Maricopa County Sheriff has an online inmate lookup). For state prison inmates, use the Arizona DOC inmate search. Only use the DPS background check if you need records beyond a single county.
How to Search Arizona Court Records
Go to the Superior Court in the specific county for felonies, major civil cases, family law, and probate. For misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims under $10,000, check the Justice Court in the precinct where the violation occurred. For city ordinance violations and DUI within city limits, check the Municipal Court. Maricopa County (Phoenix area) processes the vast majority of Arizona cases — start there if you're unsure.
How to Search Arizona Property Records
Start with the County Assessor's website for property valuations, ownership, and parcel information. Then go to the County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded documents. For tax bills and payment status, check the County Treasurer. Maricopa County has excellent online tools for all three offices. Pima County (Tucson) also has good online access.
How to Get Arizona Vital Records
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for marriage licenses — not the County Recorder. For birth and death certificates, order from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records, or from the county where the event occurred. For divorce records, search the Superior Court case system. Do NOT contact the County Recorder for vital records — they handle property documents, not vital statistics.
Why does my Arizona search return no results? ▼
The most common reason is searching the wrong system. Many records are split between state and county offices. Try switching to the correct office for your record type — court records are not stored with property or vital records.
Is there a single database for all Arizona records? ▼
No single system covers all Arizona public records. Court records, property records, and vital records each have their own search portal maintained by a different agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Arizona court records? ▼
Use the Arizona Judicial Branch public access portal at apps.supremecourt.az.gov. For Maricopa County, use the separate Clerk of Superior Court portal.
Is there a free statewide criminal search? ▼
No free statewide criminal database. DPS offers background checks for a fee. Individual county Superior Court websites provide free case searches.
How are Arizona property records organized? ▼
Each county has an Assessor for property valuations and a County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Treasurer handles tax billing and collection.
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