Greenlee County Public Records

Greenlee County public records are available at county offices in Clifton. The county is Arizona's smallest by population, located in the eastern part of the state along the New Mexico border. Property documents, court filings, and other public records can be requested from county offices. This guide explains how to find and request Greenlee County public records from the Recorder, Assessor, and court offices.

How to Request Greenlee County Records

Greenlee County provides a public records request form and contact list for different departments. As Arizona's smallest county, offices are consolidated but still provide full services.

The Greenlee County Public Records Contacts page lists who to reach for different types of records. Use the Public Records Request Form to submit formal requests.

The county offices are at 253 5th St. in Clifton. With a small population, staff can often provide personalized assistance with record searches. Call ahead to confirm what records are available.

Greenlee County Recorder Documents

The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents that affect property ownership. These records are public and available upon request.

Contact the Recorder Dusti Poague at (928) 865-2632 or dpoague@greenlee.az.gov. Staff can search for documents and provide copies. In-person visits work well for this small county where personal service is the norm.

Document copies cost $1 per page. Survey maps cost $3 per page. Certification adds $3 per document. Recording new documents costs $30.

Note: Online record searches may be limited for this small county. Phone or in-person requests often work best.

Greenlee County Assessor Property Records

The Assessor tracks property values and ownership for tax purposes. Contact the Assessor at (928) 865-5302 for property information.

Staff can look up properties by address, owner name, or parcel number. They maintain records on assessed values, property characteristics, and ownership history. In-person or phone requests are the most common way to access these records.

The Assessor can answer questions about property values and explain how assessments are calculated. If you disagree with an assessment, they can explain the appeal process.

Greenlee County Court Records

Court records come from Superior Court in Clifton and justice courts in the county. Civil disputes, criminal cases, and family matters all create public records.

Contact the Clerk of Courts at (928) 865-4242 for court records. Staff can help you find specific cases and make copies of documents. As a small county, the courthouse handles all types of cases in one location.

For statewide court searches, use the Arizona Courts eAccess system. You can search Superior Court cases from July 2010 forward. Basic case information is often free. Document images cost $10 each.

Greenlee County Records Fees

Viewing records in person is free. Fees apply when you want copies.

Standard fees for Greenlee County records:

• Document copies: $1 per page
• Survey maps: $3 per page
• Certification: $3 per document
• Recording new documents: $30

Court records may have different fees. Ask the clerk before ordering.

Communities in Greenlee County

Greenlee County includes Clifton, Morenci, and Duncan. The copper mining industry supports much of the local economy. None of the communities exceed 50,000 in population.

For town-specific records, contact the town directly. County offices handle property documents and court records for all areas within the county.

Nearby Arizona Counties

These counties border Greenlee County. Check them for records from neighboring areas.