How to Search Maricopa County Records (Start Here)
Maricopa County (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe) is the fourth-largest county in the U.S. Arizona's court system and the statewide Public Access portal make most case records searchable online.
- Superior superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket — view calendars and case information for civil, criminal, family, and probate. Also at clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov for case lookups.
- Statewide case lookup: apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess — Arizona Judicial Branch public access covers all state courts.
- Recorded documents: Maricopa County Recorder at recorder.maricopa.gov — deeds, liens, mortgages.
- Property assessments: Maricopa County Assessor — property values and parcel data.
Clerk of the Superior Court: (602) 372-5375.
Criminal & Court Records
Arizona Court Case Lookup
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Statewide Arizona court records lookup.
apps.supremecourt.az.gov
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Arizona Corporation Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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Arizona Corporation Commission search.
ecorp.azcc.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Maricopa County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Maricopa County. For online case lookups, use AZ Courts Public Access — it covers Arizona Superior Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Maricopa County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Maricopa County? ▼
Arizona handles vital records at the state level through Arizona Department of Health Services. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Superior Court in Maricopa County.
Are Maricopa County records available online? ▼
Yes — Maricopa County has good online coverage. This page lists 12 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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