Title search in Maricopa County, Arizona
HeritageDeed runs title searches in Maricopa County, Arizona, against the Maricopa County Recorder and the Maricopa County Assessor. A report lists the deeds, open mortgages, liens and court records found, with the source of each, usually within minutes. Prices start at $49.
Covers Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe.
Where Maricopa County land records are kept
| Office | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County Recorder | Records deeds, deeds of trust, releases and liens |
| Maricopa County Assessor | Owner, parcel (APN) and valuation data |
How recording works here
Arizona land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Home loans are usually secured by a deed of trust, released by a recorded release or reconveyance.
The Assessor identifies each parcel by its Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) and records the deed under which the current owner holds title.
What a HeritageDeed report searches in Maricopa County
- Owner, APN and vesting deed from the Maricopa County Assessor
- Deeds of trust, releases and liens recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder
- Federal court records matched to the owner
- FEMA flood zone and EPA-listed sites near the parcel
What it does not cover
Loans recorded after the vesting deed are found by the owner's name; the report flags those matches for you to confirm.
The report is a public-records search, not title insurance or an attorney's opinion of title.
How to search Maricopa County records yourself
- Find the parcel and the current owner at the Maricopa County Assessor. Note the parcel number and the owner's exact name.
- Search the Maricopa County Recorder by parcel or by name for every deed, so you can see how the current owner took title and from whom.
- List every mortgage or deed of trust recorded against the parcel, then look for a matching satisfaction or release for each one. Anything without a release may still be open.
- Search the same names for liens, judgments and lis pendens, including state and federal court indexes, and check property tax status with the tax office.
- Write down document numbers and dates so a title company or attorney can pull the originals.
A HeritageDeed report runs those steps automatically and shows the source of every finding.
Pricing
Current deed, open mortgages, active liens, tax status, court judgments, UCC liens
Everything in Current Owner + previous owner's deed and encumbrances
Full 30-year chain of title, all mortgages and releases, and recorded liens
Questions about Maricopa County title searches
Where are deeds recorded in Maricopa County?
Deeds, deeds of trust, releases and liens are recorded by the Maricopa County Recorder. The Maricopa County Assessor keeps the owner of record and the parcel number (APN), which is the easiest way to find a property's records.
Where are property records kept in Maricopa County, AZ?
Recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages and liens are kept by the Maricopa County Recorder. Owner and parcel data come from the Maricopa County Assessor.
How much does a title search cost in Maricopa County, AZ?
A HeritageDeed Current Owner Search is $49, a Two Owner Search is $79 and a 30-Year Search is $129, plus sales tax where it applies. There is no subscription, and you get a full refund if we cannot deliver the report.
How long does a title search take in Maricopa County, AZ?
Most reports are generated within minutes, because the sources are searched automatically and in parallel. A slow or temporarily unavailable government source can make it take longer, and the order page shows live progress.
Can I search Maricopa County, AZ property records for free?
Yes. The Maricopa County Recorder lets anyone search recorded documents, usually by name or parcel. A report saves you from reading each office separately and matching every mortgage to its release yourself.
Order a Maricopa County title search
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