Copies of Records
Copies / Kinds Available
The public may obtain copies of criminal, civil, domestic relations /
family court(divorce decrees), probate and tax court case files, in addition
to marriage licenses.
| Copies
/ Hours and Locations |
| To
obtain copies of public records, you may visit the Clerk's Office
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following locations: |
Customer
Service Center
601 W. Jackson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-3360
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Southeast
Public Service Facility
222 E. Javelina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(602) 506-2127 |
Northwest
Regional Court Center
14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
(602) 372-6530
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Northeast
Regional Court Center
18380 N. 40th St., Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 506-3360
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Copies
/ Obtaining by Mail
To obtain copies of public records by mail, please address your request
to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Please include in your request:
The case number;
The names of the parties at the time the case was filed;
The specific documents you want to receive;
The filing date or year filed;
The number of pages of the document to be copied, if known;
Your day-time phone number and/or e-mail address so we may contact you if any questions.
(If you do not have the above information, it may be necessary to
assess a $27.00 fee for each year to be researched and for each name researched.)
For copies of divorce decrees...
Please indicate whether you require just the divorce decree or if you
require the property settlement or custody agreement as well, and whether or not this is for a name change with the Social
Security Administration.
Once the appropriate fees have been assessed, you will be sent via mail, or e-mail if provided, a fee statement specific to your request.
The Clerk's Office accepts payment in the form of personal check, money order made payable to the Clerk of the Court, or by debit card or credit card
(MasterCard, Visa or American Express). To make payment by credit card, call the Credit Card Line at 602-372-6015.
Copy fees are $0.50 per page. In addition, there is a $27.00 charge to certify any document. If you are using the copy for legal or official
purposes, a certified copy may be required. Please contact the agency you are providing the copy to in order to determine if they require a
certified copy. Depending on the research required to fulfill your request, research fees may be applied. There will also be at least a $7.00
postage and handling fee applied when mailing the requested documents.
Requests may take up to 14 business days from the time we receive your payment for items requested.
For further assistance, you may call (602) 506-3360.
Copies / Obtaining by Phone
To obtain copies of public records by phone, please call (602) 506-3360.
Please have the following information available with your request:
The case number;
The names of the parties at the time the case was filed;
The specific documents you want to receive;
The filing date or year filed;
The number of pages of the document to be copied, if known;
Your day-time phone number and/or e-mail address so we may contact you if any questions.
(If you do not have the above information, it may be necessary to
assess a $27.00 fee for each year to be researched and for each name researched.)
For copies of divorce decrees...
Please indicate whether you require just the divorce decree or if you
require the property settlement or custody agreement as well, and whether or not this is for a name change with the Social
Security Administration.
The Clerk's Office accepts payment in the form of personal check, money order made payable to the Clerk of the Court, or by debit card or credit card
(MasterCard, Visa or American Express). If you are paying by debit card or credit card you will be able to make payment after your
request has been taken and fees assessed.
Copy fees are $0.50 per page. In addition, there is a $27.00 charge to certify any document. If you are using the copy for legal or official
purposes, a certified copy may be required. Please contact the agency you are providing the copy to in order to determine if they require a
certified copy. Depending on the research required to fulfill your request, research fees may be applied. There will also be at least a $7.00
postage and handling fee applied when mailing the requested documents.
Requests may take up to 14 business days from the time we receive
your payment for items requested.
Copies / Obtaining by Fax
To obtain copies of public records by fax, please fax
the Correspondence Section, Clerk of the Court at (602) 506-7619.
Please include in your request:
You must indicate on the request that you would like the document(s) faxed back.
The case number;
The names of the parties at the time the case was filed;
The specific documents you want to receive;
The filing date or year filed;
The number of pages of the document to be copied, if known;
Your fax number;
Your day-time phone number and/or e-mail address so we may contact you, if needed;
(If you do not have the above information, it may be necessary to
assess a $27.00 fee for each year to be researched and for each name researched.)
NOTE: Certified copies cannot be faxed back.
For copies of divorce decrees...
Please indicate whether you require just the divorce decree or if you
require the property settlement or custody agreement as well, and whether or not this is for a name change with the Social
Security Administration.
Once the appropriate fees have been assessed, you will be sent via mail, or e-mail if provided, a fee statement specific to your request.
The Clerk's Office accepts payment in the form of personal check, money order made payable to the Clerk of the Court, or by debit card or credit card
(MasterCard, Visa or American Express). To make payment by credit card, call the Credit Card Line at 602-372-6015.
Copy fees are $0.50 per page. In addition, there is a $27.00 charge to certify any document. If you are using the copy for legal or official
purposes, a certified copy may be required. Please contact the agency you are providing the copy to in order to determine if they require a
certified copy. Depending on the research required to fulfill your request, research fees may be applied. There will also be at least a $7.00
postage and handling fee applied when mailing the requested documents.
Requests may take up to 14 business days from the time we receive your payment for items requested.
For further assistance, you may call (602) 506-3360.
Copies / Marriage Licenses
You may obtain a certified copy of a marriage license at the
Customer Service Center, 601 W. Jackson, Phoenix; the Southeast
office, 222 E. Javelina, Mesa; the Northeast office, 18380 N.
40th Street, Suite 120, Phoenix; the Northwest office, 14264 W.
Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise. The Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday.
You also may
write to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Your request must include:
- The full legal name of the male and full legal name of the female
prior to the marriage;
The year the marriage took place;
The marriage license number shown at the bottom of the marriage license certificate, if known;
- If request is by mail, a personal check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court
for $27.50, along with a business-size, self-addressed stamped
envelope (or a check for $7.00 for postage and handling instead of
a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope). Business
checks may be rejected in lieu of a personal check.
Requests may take up to 14 business days from the time we receive
your payment for items requested.
For further assistance, you may call (602) 506-3360.
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