Arizona · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Apache County, AZ
Apache County (population 66,021) records real-property documents through the Apache County Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Apache County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Apache County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat statutory fee (all documents except plats/surveys); Plats/Surveys: $24.00 first page first / Plats/Surveys only: $20.00 per additional page (standard documents are a flat $30 regardless of page count per AZ statute) add'l (+Government agency rate: $15.00 flat (all docs except plats/surveys); $14/$10 for plats/surveys)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 425, St. Johns, AZ 85936 (physical: 75 West Cleveland St, St. Johns, AZ 85936)
- Phone
- (928) 337-7515
- Checks payable to
- Apache County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Optional cover page form available; not stated as mandatory. Deed must be accompanied by a completed/signed Affidavit of Property Value
Can you e-record in Apache County?
Yes. Apache County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Apache County, Arizona
- Prepare the document so it meets Apache County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Apache County Recorder at PO Box 425, St. Johns, AZ 85936 (physical: 75 West Cleveland St, St. Johns, AZ 85936).
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat statutory fee (all documents except plats/surveys); Plats/Surveys: $24.00 first page first / Plats/Surveys only: $20.00 per additional page (standard documents are a flat $30 regardless of page count per AZ statute) add'l (+Government agency rate: $15.00 flat (all docs except plats/surveys); $14/$10 for plats/surveys)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Apache County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Apache County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Apache County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Apache County?
The Apache County Recorder charges $30.00 flat statutory fee (all documents except plats/surveys); Plats/Surveys: $24.00 first page first / Plats/Surveys only: $20.00 per additional page (standard documents are a flat $30 regardless of page count per AZ statute) add'l (+Government agency rate: $15.00 flat (all docs except plats/surveys); $14/$10 for plats/surveys), with checks payable to Apache County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Apache County?
Yes. Apache County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Apache County?
Mail recordings to Apache County Recorder: PO Box 425, St. Johns, AZ 85936 (physical: 75 West Cleveland St, St. Johns, AZ 85936) ((928) 337-7515).
How can Jurably help with recording in Apache County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Apache County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Apache County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Apache County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.