Arizona · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County (population 4,420,568) records real-property documents through the Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Maricopa County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat per document (except plats/surveys: $24.00 first page); some sources cite legacy $15 base + $1/page + $5 Affordable Housing Fund surcharge — confirm current schedule at recorder.maricopa.gov/recording/recording-fees.html first / No per-page charge for standard documents under current $30 flat schedule; plats/surveys $20.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 Affordable Housing Trust Fund surcharge noted on most recorded instruments (per search result); verify on official fee page)
- Mailing address
- Maricopa County Recorder, 111 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (verify current mailing/PO box on recorder.maricopa.gov before sending mail-in recordings)
- Phone
- 602-506-3535 (main Recorder's Office line — verify on site)
- Checks payable to
- Maricopa County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not required per Maricopa Form Requirements page (reserved margin used instead)
Can you e-record in Maricopa County?
Yes. Maricopa County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Maricopa County, Arizona
- Prepare the document so it meets Maricopa 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, or by mail to Maricopa County Recorder at Maricopa County Recorder, 111 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (verify current mailing/PO box on recorder.maricopa.gov before sending mail-in recordings).
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat per document (except plats/surveys: $24.00 first page); some sources cite legacy $15 base + $1/page + $5 Affordable Housing Fund surcharge — confirm current schedule at recorder.maricopa.gov/recording/recording-fees.html first / No per-page charge for standard documents under current $30 flat schedule; plats/surveys $20.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 Affordable Housing Trust Fund surcharge noted on most recorded instruments (per search result); verify on official fee page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Maricopa County?
The Maricopa County Recorder charges $30.00 flat per document (except plats/surveys: $24.00 first page); some sources cite legacy $15 base + $1/page + $5 Affordable Housing Fund surcharge — confirm current schedule at recorder.maricopa.gov/recording/recording-fees.html first / No per-page charge for standard documents under current $30 flat schedule; plats/surveys $20.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 Affordable Housing Trust Fund surcharge noted on most recorded instruments (per search result); verify on official fee page), with checks payable to Maricopa County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Maricopa County?
Yes. Maricopa County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Maricopa County?
Mail recordings to Maricopa County Recorder: Maricopa County Recorder, 111 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (verify current mailing/PO box on recorder.maricopa.gov before sending mail-in recordings) (602-506-3535 (main Recorder's Office line — verify on site)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Maricopa County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Maricopa 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 Maricopa County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Maricopa County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.