Queen Creek Public Records
Queen Creek public records include building permits, town council documents, and municipal records from this rapidly growing East Valley community.
Queen Creek Quick Facts
Queen Creek Public Records Overview
About 75,000 people live in Queen Creek. The town spans parts of both Maricopa and Pinal counties. This is unusual in Arizona and affects where you go for certain records. The town has grown fast in recent years. New homes and businesses open all the time. Growth creates more records. The town keeps documents on permits, code cases, council meetings, contracts, and daily operations.
Arizona law gives everyone the right to inspect public records. A.R.S. 39-121 says public records are open to any person at all times during office hours. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The town cannot ask your reason. This law applies to Queen Creek town records as well as state and county documents throughout Arizona.
The town uses a GovQA portal for public records requests. Property records go through whichever county your property is located in. This guide covers how to access Queen Creek public records from town offices and the two county governments.
How to Request Queen Creek Public Records
Queen Creek uses the GovQA system for public records requests. The portal handles requests for town departments. Create an account to submit and track your requests.
Visit the Queen Creek Public Records page to submit requests. The portal handles requests for building permits, town council documents, code enforcement files, and other town records. You get email updates as the town works on your request.
Contact Town Clerk Maria Gonzalez at 22358 S. Ellsworth Rd. Phone: (480) 358-3210. Email: TownClerk@QueenCreekAZ.gov. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Queen Creek operates on a four-day work week, so town offices are closed on Fridays.
Be specific about what records you want. Include addresses, names, and dates when you can. Vague requests take longer to process. The town may ask for more details before they can search. Clear requests get faster results.
Queen Creek Building Permits
Building permit records are public in Arizona. Anyone can look up permit history for a property. This helps home buyers check what work was done and if it had proper permits. Contractors use permit records to see what systems exist in a building before starting new work.
Building permit and development information is available through the town's Development Nexus portal. Visit the Development Nexus for permit applications and project status. Search by address to find permits for a specific property.
Each permit file shows the scope of work, the contractor who did it, and the inspection results. Failed inspections appear in the records. This data helps buyers spot properties with potential problems. The online system updates as inspectors complete their work.
Code enforcement records show violations at properties. Common cases involve construction without permits, junk vehicles, weeds, and noise complaints. These records are public. They can tell you about problems at a property before you buy.
Queen Creek Records Fees and Processing Times
Arizona law allows agencies to charge for copies and staff time. Standard paper copies typically cost 25 cents per page. Electronic records may be provided free or at a lower cost. If your request requires extensive staff time, the town may charge for labor. Staff time charges typically apply when a request takes more than 15 minutes to process.
Response times vary based on the complexity of the request. Simple requests for a single document may be filled within days. Larger requests that require searching through files or reviewing many documents can take weeks. The town must respond promptly under Arizona law.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel files are mostly private. Attorney-client communications are protected. Medical records and certain law enforcement files cannot be released. If the town denies part of your request, they must cite the specific law that allows the denial.
Queen Creek County Records
Queen Creek spans two counties. This is unusual and means you need to check which county handles your property or court records. Property in the Maricopa County portion uses Maricopa County for records. Property in the Pinal County portion uses Pinal County for records.
Check your property address to determine which county handles your property records and court cases. The county Recorder keeps property deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Assessor maintains property tax records and valuations. The Clerk of Superior Court handles civil and criminal case files.
The Maricopa County Sheriff serves the Maricopa County portion of Queen Creek. The Pinal County Sheriff serves the Pinal County portion. Police records come from whichever sheriff has jurisdiction over the location of the incident.
Tips for Queen Creek Records Requests
Use the GovQA portal. It tracks your request and sends updates. You can see exactly where your request stands in the process.
Know which county to contact. Queen Creek spans two counties. Property and court records go through different offices depending on where your property is located.
Remember the four-day work week. Town offices are closed on Fridays. Plan your in-person visits for Monday through Thursday.