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Search Maricopa County public records regarding marriage, divorce, birth, death, property, warrants, criminal, probation, arrests, background check reports, and court records.

These records can be easily accessed once you know which agency or custodian to check with, as they allow citizens to find information on another person effortlessly. This guide provides searchers with a clear tutorial for where to look and how to check public records in Maricopa County efficiently.

How To Obtain Arrest Records & View Mugshots in Maricopa County Arizona

Citizens looking to obtain arrest records in Maricopa County can do so by contacting either of these two law enforcement agencies:

• The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
• City police departments such as the Phoenix Police Department

Find Arrest Records Through the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) oversees the 4th largest county in the nation, which is divided into 7 districts, operating 6 jails and one ITR (Intake, Transfer, and Release facility).¹ The MCSO would be the first point of contact for citizens who are looking to find out if someone is in jail in the county.

The fastest and easiest way to obtain arrest logs for Maricopa County would be to use either the MCSOs:

• Maricopa County Inmate Lookup Tool or
• Maricopa County Mugshot Lookup Tool

Maricopa County Inmate Lookup Tool can be queried using either:

• Booking number
• First name, last name, and DOB (all required)

These results show a free arrest history report that includes information such as:

• Name of inmate
• Booking number
• Case number
• Bond amount
• Arresting agency etc.

The Maricopa County Mugshot Lookup Tool is a convenient feature that can be used to find someone’s mugshot of inmates housed in the MCSO’s jails and detailed information on Maricopa County bookings.

If more information is needed or clarification of the arrest records found online, citizens should either find a jail or find their district to get more data on these jail records.

Fourth Avenue Jail
201 S. 4th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602.876.0322

512 Facility
2670 South 28th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.876.0322

Estrella Jail
2939 West Durango Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.876.0322

Lower Buckeye Jail
3250 West Lower Buckeye Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.876.0322

Towers Jail
3127 West Gibson Ln.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.876.0322

Watkins Jail
2680 S. 28th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.876.0322

Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR)
2670 South 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.876.0322

Retrieve Arrest Records Through City Police Departments Within Maricopa County

Additionally, members of the public can find daily arrest records from city police departments within the boundaries of the county. These police departments may sometimes have jails that can be searched to obtain Maricopa County arrest records.

City police departments in Maricopa County include:

• Phoenix Police Department: (602)-262-6151
• Mesa Police Department: (480)-644-2323
• City of Surprise Police Department: (623)-222-4000
• City of Maricopa Police Department: (520)-568-3673
• Scottsdale Police Department: (480)-312-5000
• Chandler Police Department: (480)-782-4000
• El Mirage Police Department: (632)-500-3000
• Paradise Valley Police Department: (480)-948-7418
• Tempe Police Department: (480)-350-8311
• Avondale Police Department: (623)-333-7000

Among these police departments, some have jails and maintain jail rosters that can be accessed online for free. Those that do not have online databases can be contacted directly to gain information on inmates.

To perform searches for other cities in Maricopa County, members of the public will need to perform a search through Google using the following format: “[city name] [state] arrest records” to find recent arrest reports.

Police departments in Maricopa County will often not operate a city jail. In these cases, interested parties can implement another search criteria: “[city name] police department contact information.”

If arrest records from surrounding counties are needed, searchers can check out our enlightening resource that explains how to look up public records on anyone in Arizona and the quickest ways to find free arrest information as well as vital records, property ownership, court documents, and more.

How To Find Maricopa County Marriage & Divorce Records

Vital records in Maricopa County include marriage, divorce, birth, and records—marriage and divorce records cannot be accessed online in Arizona or Maricopa County, for that matter, but must be accessed from the County Clerk’s office where the vital event took place.

Order Marriage Records Through the Maricopa County Clerk of Court

For marriages in Maricopa County, citizens must either visit or write to the Maricopa County Superior Court – Clerk of the Court to check if someone is married.² Additionally, interested parties can request marriage license copies through an online request.

Mail & Walk-In Requests for Marriage Records: To find out if someone is married, a request for Maricopa County marriage records can be submitted and must include the following.

1. Full legal names of both applicants that are on the marriage certificate.
2. Year of the marriage.
3. Marriage license number (if known).
4. Indicate whether the request is for a name change with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
5. Certified copies of marriage licenses in paper format have a raised seal, and these cost $30.50, which should be paid by money order payable to the “Clerk of the Court.”
6. A business-size self-addressed envelope should be included, and if this is not included, then the money order should be for $37.50, which will pay for postage and handling.
7. Money orders must include:
   • Customer name
   • Address
   • Phone number
8. Documents that are electronically transmitted have no postage or handling fee.
9. Written requests should be sent to:
   • Correspondence Section
     Clerk of the Superior Court
     201 W. Jefferson Street
     Phoenix, AZ 85003
10. Walk-in requests are done at any of the Maricopa County clerk’s office locations.
11. Record requests will be processed within 7-10 business days. Mail delivery times will depend on the postal service.

Online Requests for Marriage Records: The process is similar for the offline requests, except the requester furnishes the above information using the Maricopa County marriage request form.

1. Requests through this form are for:
   • Copy of marriage license
   • Copy of abstract
   • Film
2. This type of request can be paid for via credit card on the form. It may be necessary for the Clerk of the Court to assess a $30.00 fee for each year, and each name requested:
   • Un-Certified Copy—$0.50 per license
   • Certified Copy—$30.50 per license
   • Postage & Handling—$7.00
   • Abstract—$30 per abstract
3.  If the requester does not have all the information on hand, they may go ahead and contact this number to have a staffer research record data:
   • Clerk of Court Call Center at (602)-372-5375
4. Requests are processed within ten days.

Request Divorce Records in Maricopa County

Maricopa County divorce records cannot be obtained online, but requests are done by contacting Maricopa County Superior Court – Clerk of the Court.²

1. Requester will indicate whether they require:
   • A divorce decree or the
   • Property settlement or custody agreement, as well
2. They should also disclose whether the decree is for a name change with the SSA.
3. The Clerk of the Court will determine the appropriate fees.
4. Interested individuals will then be sent this information via mail or email with a statement breaking down the fee according to the request.
5. The Clerk’s Office accepts payment in either:
   • Money Order— This is payable to the “Clerk of the Court” and should have the customer’s name, address, and phone number on the front.
   • Debit/Credit Card—This can be MasterCard, Visa, or American Express, and payments are made by calling (602) 37-CLERK or (602)-372-5375.
6. Copy fees are $0.50 per page. Additionally, there is a $30.00 charge for any certification of documents required. Certification is required for copies that are required for legal and official purposes.
7. Extra research fees may be required, depending on the request.
8. A fee of $7.00 will be assessed for postage and handling if the documents are to be returned via mail. Electronically transmitted documents require no postage fees.
9. The request will be processed within 7-10 business days. Mail delivery times will be dependent on the postal service.

How To Obtain Criminal Records in Maricopa County Arizona

Criminal records are considered public records in Arizona and–by extension–in Maricopa County, as codified in law in Title 39 of the Arizona State Code, barring some exceptions.³ Exceptions include juvenile and sealed criminal records. These Maricopa County public records are obtained from multiple government agencies, including:

• Criminal records can be sought from the Maricopa County Superior Court.
• They may also be obtained from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
• Arizona’s main public records repository of criminal records is the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• State and federal agencies like the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the State of Arizona Sex Offender Registry, and the Bureau of Prisons.

Locate Criminal Records via the Maricopa County Superior Court

The Clerk of the Maricopa County Superior Court may also be contacted to obtain criminal records—the court maintains records of all court proceedings, including criminal records.

There are 2 ways in which members of the public can request criminal records:⁴

Online Requests for Criminal Records: Members of the public can use the court’s Case Search Tool for free, which can be queried using the following:

• Name—This includes a required last name and an optional first name or date of birth (DOB).
• Business name—Name of the business and year (optional).
• Case number—Searching the record by case number.

The court specifies that records accessed this way are not deemed official court records. To obtain official court records, citizens should contact the court.

Contacting the Court: Individuals who cannot use the online method or need to obtain official copies of criminal records will need to contact the court at these locations.

To determine which court serves the area, interested parties should visit the Maricopa County Interactive Elections Map to obtain a list of all government agencies that serve the location.

Search for Criminal Records via the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is the primary custodian for arrest records of individuals taken into custody in the county—they have not yet been convicted or acquitted of a crime after court proceedings.

Therefore, these police records cannot be considered Maricopa County criminal records, but are more comparable to jail records. They can still however be sought when attempting to make a determination of an individual’s run in with the law.

The process of performing a free criminal record check through the sheriff’s office has been delved into in the first section.

Access Arizona Criminal Records Through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS)

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for maintaining public criminal records and the subsequent background checks that are drawn from these records.⁵

Under Arizona Revised Statutes 41-1750, the department’s Criminal History Records Section functions as the central repository for state criminal records in the state of Arizona.⁶

The DPS is the central repository for 3 different types of records:⁷

1. Criminal History Records—This is composed of criminal history record reviews, employer background checks, and clearance letters (national/local)
2. Public Records Unit—Public records unit is only for DPS-related records and includes offense/arrest reports being investigated by state troopers, certified records, radio/911 tapes, and logs for events on interstate and state highways, etc.
3. Department Records Unit—These records include collision reports on interstate or state highways, citations and warnings issued by state troopers, photographic requests for DPS-related events, etc.

The statute mentioned above requires criminal justice agencies in AZ to report arrest and disposition data to the DPS; copies of criminal records are restricted only to authorized agencies and individuals.

Clearance Letters—Arizona law doesn’t permit DPS to perform criminal history checks and provide clearance letters for individuals outside the state for:

• Employment purposes
• Immigration
• Obtaining a visa
• Foreign adoption

Instead, they should contact the Criminal History Records Section at (602)-223-2222 if a notarized copy of this statement is required.

Fingerprint Clearance Card—The DPS, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 41-1750, is not statutorily authorized to process an applicant’s fingerprint and release criminal history record information to private companies for purposes of employment, except in cases of non-profit organizations.⁶

To obtain a fingerprint clearance card at the request of an employer for purposes of employment, contact the Applicant Clearance Card Team at (602)-223-2279.

National Clearances/Checks—Conducted by the FBI:

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Special Correspondence Unit
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306
(304)-625-5590

Record Reviews: Citizens of Maricopa County who wish to complete a record review of their own criminal history for the primary purpose of reviewing the accuracy and completeness of their record will take the following steps.

1. Request a record review packet by contacting Criminal History Records Section at (602)-223-2222. This packet contains:
   • Instructions can be found here.
   • Blank applicant fingerprint card, which can also be downloaded here.
   • The repository will use the contact information sheet to mail the criminal record.
   • Pre-addressed envelope to be used to mail back results.
2. The Criminal History Records Section of the Arizona DPS will then respond within 15 days of receipt of the completed review packet.
3. This will include any copy of any criminal history records that may exist. No personal data is disclosed that identifies the requester, including addresses in the response.
4. Record review checks through the DPS are free to the requestor.
5. Citizens can challenge their own criminal history records or contact the Criminal History Records Unit at (602)-223-2222 for more information.

Retrieve Criminal Records Using State and Federal Resources

Citizens of Maricopa County can additionally turn to state and federal agencies when searching for Arizona criminal records. These include the following:

Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC)—The Arizona Department of Corrections has an Arizona State Criminal Records Search Tool, which can be used to find out if someone has a criminal records at no cost and shows all individuals in their facilities. In addition, interested parties can submit a record request to obtain these criminal records for a fee.

State of Arizona Sex Offender Registry—Persons convicted of sex offenses can be found for free to the public using the Arizona Sex Offender Search Tool.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)— Arizona has 6 federal facilities and citizens can find inmates held in these facilities since 1982 including those that have been released. They can do so using the Federal Criminal Records Search Tool at no cost.

How To Run Background Checks in Maricopa County, Arizona

Maricopa County citizens conduct personal background checks for several reasons:

• Needing to verify the accuracy of their criminal records.
• Attempting to get information on a relative, new acquaintance, or neighbors.
• Individuals may need to know what is on their record before consenting to an employee-requested background check.

Maricopa County and its major cities–including the capital, Phoenix–do not provide a way for its residents to conduct background checks. 

However, it should be stated that the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office criminal records section does provide public fingerprinting services, which are ink rolled but do not have provisions for Livescan. No appointments are needed, and requestors may visit the office between 8.00 AM – 2.30 PM. The service costs $8.00 per fingerprint card, and only cash is accepted as payment.

Maricopa County citizens who are looking to conduct background checks through official government agencies, whether for personal or professional reasons, will need to do so via state agencies, specifically the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).⁵ This will be delved into more detail in the next sections below.

The DPS permits Arizona residents and, by extension, Maricopa County citizens to conduct background checks for themselves to ensure record completeness and accuracy.

Arizona is a closed record state, meaning background checks cannot be carried out for other individuals through government agencies. These will, therefore, need to be completed through 3rd party vendors for a fee.

Using these vendors also allows information requestors to obtain records on others without knowing where the records originated, whether it be state or county. Results from these checks should never be used to harass, intimidate or threaten other individuals.

The DPS has 3 divisions that handle records requests, and private employers do not receive criminal histories from the DPS, except for authorized and nonprofit agencies. However, as mentioned earlier, the Applicant Clearance Card Team can be contacted when employers request employee background checks.

Most private employers in Arizona who want to look up someone’s criminal record tend to conduct background checks through 3rd party sources that are FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) compliant since most employers do not meet the state’s strict requirements for obtaining background checks from the central repository.

These vendors charge a fee for their services and make the process more private since there is no interaction with government agencies.

Review Employees’ Rights & Employers Guidelines on Background Checks

Arizona, like many other states, has some statutes and laws that protect employees in regard to background checks. One such law that is in place makes Arizona a ‘ban the box’ law state, which applies to its public sector employees.

This law is known as Executive Order 2017-07 and prohibits public sector employers from initially asking about criminal history and obtaining police reports on job applicants—this makes Arizona a fairly felony-friendly state.⁸

As a result, any inquiries into a criminal past are reserved for later when an interview has been set up and/or a conditional offer for employment. It also prevents job applicants from being disqualified for an interview based on their past criminal record.

The state also has a bill dubbed SB1437 that has only been passed by the Senate and will proceed to the Arizona House of Representatives. If passed, it would encompass the entire state, effectively making Arizona a ‘ban the box’ state by including private employers.⁹

Additionally, Arizona’s SB 1294 applies to those with criminal records that could appear in background checks which became effective January 1, 2023.¹⁰

Individuals with criminal records can ask the court to seal their records as soon as they have completed their sentences—they can also have arrest and court records of dismissed cases or acquittals sealed by the court.

In addition to the Arizona’s stringent laws that protect the privacy of individuals with regard to background checks, the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (FCRA) and the Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) have laws that protect Maricopa County citizens for the same.

Among those laws are that the FCRA makes it obligatory for employers to obtain written consent from job applicants before performing a background check. The EEOC on the other hand provides employers with a set of guidelines on how to best gauge an applicant’s criminal record with reference to the job role.

How To Check for Arrest Warrants in Maricopa County

Warrant data is part of Maricopa County public records, and citizens of the county have two options to check if someone has a warrant:

1. Contacting the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
2. Searching the Superior Court of Maricopa County – The Judicial Branch of Arizona

Conduct a Warrant Search Through the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)

The MCSO has a Maricopa County Warrant Lookup tool that can be used to perform a free public records search regarding wanted subjects.

It can be queried using:

• First name
• Last name
• Agency that issued the warrant (DPS, certain police departments, U.S Marshall’s Service, etc.)
• City
• Zip

Citizens of Maricopa County can also contact the MSCO by using this find their district tool to obtain more information or get a clarification on the information provided online. They may also call the DPS at 602-223-2233.

Search for Warrants Through the Superior Court of Maricopa County – The Judicial Branch of Arizona

The Superior Court of Maricopa County– the Judicial Branch of Arizona can also be contacted to ascertain warrant information through the options below:¹¹

Online Using the Public Access to Court Information: Using the Public Access to Court Information which is a Maricopa County Warrants Online Search Tool.

Contacting the Court: They may also call the Criminal Court Administration Information Desk at (602)-506-8575, where they can determine warrant information and court dates when these warrants were issued.

How To Retrieve Probation Information on Someone in Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Adult Probation Department, which is part of the Maricopa County-Judicial Branch of Arizona, oversees probation services in the county and would be the primary contact to obtain probation information.¹²

To obtain probation information, members of the public should contact the Maricopa Adult Probation Department.

Mailing Address:

PO Box 3407
Phoenix, AZ 85030-3407
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(602)-506-7249

They may also contact these additional Maricopa County Adult Probation Department locations or the Probation Violation Court at (602)-372-0427.

How To Find Maricopa County Court Records

Searching for court records in Maricopa County was briefly touched on when covering warrant information and criminal records; the Clerk of the Maricopa County Superior Court can be searched for all types of court records through either of these methods:

• Online using Public Access to Court Information or
• Making an in-person visit to the courthouse

Court records in the state are upheld according to Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123 and §12-304, making the majority of these records public with redactions as provided by statutes.^{13, 14}

Browse Court Records Using the Public Access to Court Information

All types of court records can be accessed using the Maricopa County Court Records Case Search Tool, including:

• Traffic & misdemeanors
• Small claims
• Criminal
• Evictions
• Probate
• Family court cases
• Protective orders
• Civil suits
• Marijuana expungements
• Appeals

As mentioned before, this online directory is queried using a name, business, and case number. The tool is free to use—however, these are not official court records, and official Maricopa County judicial records can only be sought by directly contacting the court.

Obtain Court Records by Visiting the Clerk of the Court

Official court records are retrieved by visiting the Maricopa County Justice Courts at any of these Maricopa County justice court locations.

There is a fee to access these court records, and the majority of the costs are specified by ARS §22-281 and are found below:¹⁵

Case files—$.50 per page
Certification—$28.00 per document
Audio/video recordings—$28.00 per hearing
Search fee (commercial requesters)—$28.00 for up to 10 files
Bulk data disc—$28.00 per month

Payments to run a Maricopa County case search may be made via telephone with a credit card or by check.

Courts are open 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM Monday through Friday, except on holidays.

How To Find Other Vital Records Such as Birth & Death Records in Maricopa County

In addition to the public divorce records and marriage documents, the other two vital records that be obtained in Maricopa County are birth and death records. Both of these can be retrieved either online using third-party authorized vendor VitalChek or by mail through the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) – Vital Records.

Individuals can also make mail and in-person requests of birth and death records and certificates from the Maricopa County Health Department – Office of Vital Records. However, Arizona birth records are legally confidential for 75 years while death records are withheld for 50 years.

Request Birth and Death Records & Certificates Through the Maricopa County Health Department – Office of Vital Records

Interested parties can order birth and death records from the Maricopa County Health Department – Office of Vital Records, which accepts both in-person and mail-in requests.

In-Person Requests for Birth and Death Records: Currently, in-person requests are only for requests to change or update AZ birth certificates or register home births.¹⁹ There are 4 locations across the valley that are open on weekdays except for holidays.

Call 602-(506)-6805 to schedule an appointment.

As the department has gone paperless, all applications for certificates of birth and death will be completed on electronic tablets that are located in the lobby. Paper applications are only accepted for mail-in requests.

Mail in Requests for Birth and Death Certificates:

1. For birth records requests, complete the Maricopa County Health Department birth certificate request form. (Spanish)
2. Death record requests will use the death certificate request form (Spanish).
3. In addition, interested parties can request certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth and fetal death records using the Maricopa County Health Department fetal death certificate request form (Spanish).
4. Fees for the different copies are as follows:
   • Certified copy—$20.00 per copy
   • Correction/amendment—$30.00 per correction or amendment
   • Government request/genealogical research—$5.00
5. A copy of a valid government ID with front and back and signed. Alternatively, the signature on the application form can be notarized.
6. Supporting documents should be included if the request is not for the registrants, such as proof of relationship etc.
7. Enclose a money order or cashier’s check in the exact amount payable to “The Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration.” MasterCard and Visa, Discover, and AMEX are acceptable.
8. Include a self-addressed envelope.
9. Mail the application to:
   • MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration)
     PO Box 2111
     Phoenix, AZ 85001

Track Down Birth and Death Certificates via the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)

Birth records and certificates in Maricopa County can be ordered online using VitalChek or via mail by making a request to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) – Vital Records.¹⁶ Only Maricopa County citizens that are 18 years or older can order certified copies of birth certificates.

Moreover, Arizona is a ‘closed record’ state, which means vital records are not part of Maricopa County public records and access to vital records is restricted to protect the privacy rights of citizens. 

Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R9-19-210 and R9-19-211, the following may receive a certified copy of a birth certificate.¹⁷

• Registrants
• Parents
• Spouses
• Grandparents
• Adult child, grandchild, and brother or sister
• Guardian
• The person with designated power of attorney etc.

This list is not exhaustive and includes other individuals.

Online Requests for Birth & Death Records: Maricopa County citizens can obtain birth records and certificates through online means using the third-party site, VitalChek, which is the ONLY authorized agent for the ADHS.¹⁸

1. Interested parties should proceed to VitalChek.
2. Arizona vital records offers the following certificates:
   • Birth/DeathCertificate (UPS Delivery) — The 1st copy costs $20.00 and the VitalChek fee is $15.50. Shipping fee for this option is $17.50. Additional copies cost $20.00.
   • Birth/Death Certificate – Regular Mail Delivery —First copy costs $20.00 and the VitalChek fee is $15.50. There are no shipping costs. Additional copies cost $20.00.
3. Provide the shipping details and complete the transaction with a credit card payment.
4. Processing takes between 3-5 business days for the UPS delivery and 7-10 business days for the regular mail delivery.

Mail Requests for Birth & Death Records: To make a request with the ADHS by mail, these steps should be taken.

1. Complete the request for a copy of the birth certificate or the request for a copy of the death certificate, whichever applies.
2. Fees for the different copies are as follows:
   • Certified copy—$20.00 per copy
   • Correction/amendment—$30.00 per correction or amendment
   • Government request/genealogical research—$5.00
3. A photocopy of an unexpired government ID with front and back sides, and signed.
4. Supporting documents such as certificates of birth and marriage licenses should be included if it is not for the registrant as proof of relationship.
5. Enclose a money order or cashier’s check in the exact amount payable to the “State Bureau of Vital Records.” MasterCard and Visa, Discover, and AMEX are acceptable.
6. Include a self-addressed envelope.
7. Mail the application to:
   • State Bureau of Vital Records
     PO Box 6018,
     Phoenix, AZ 85005

How To Search for Maricopa County Property Records

Citizens of Maricopa County can find property records from the Maricopa County Assessor Office, which annually notices and administers almost 2 million real and personal property parcels in the county.²⁰

The office has a Maricopa County Property Search Tool that is free to the public to use to find any property, whether personal or real in the county. This public index is queried using the Parcel number primarily, but more often than this may be unknown, and other search criteria include:

• Name of the owner
• Site address
• VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

For more information on property records, citizens can contact the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office at (602)-506-3406 or submit a question they may have.

Maricopa County Assessor’s Office
301 W Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

A Summary of Maricopa County Public Records Searches

In summary, citizens of Maricopa County citizens who are looking to obtain criminal and arrest records can request them from several government bodies, including:

• Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)²¹
• City police departments
• Maricopa County Superior Court
• Arizona Department of Public Safety⁵
• State and federal government agencies including the Arizona Department of Corrections, the State of Arizona Sex Offender Registry, and the Bureau of Prisons.

Court records can be retrieved using the Maricopa County Court Records Case Search Tool or visiting the Maricopa County justice court locations.

Limited probation information can be retrieved from the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department. Warrant information can be searched for in the Superior Court of Maricopa County and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

Maricopa County residents looking to order vital records such as marriage and divorce certificates should contact the Maricopa County Superior Court – Clerk of the Court—birth and death certificates can be ordered from either the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) – Vital Records or the Maricopa County Health Department – Office of Vital Records.^{2, 16}

Property records can be found by either contacting the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office or using the office’s Maricopa County Property Search Tool.

When seeking Maricopa County public records, citizens often find themselves stumbling and confused on where to look; having a clearly charted path of custodians and steps to obtain these records allows searchers to find them easily and efficiently.