Find Yavapai County Public Records

Yavapai County public records can be searched online and requested at offices in Prescott. The county covers a large area of central Arizona, including Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, and Sedona. Property documents, court filings, and other public records are available through county databases. This guide shows you how to access Yavapai County public records from the Recorder, Assessor, courts, and Sheriff.

How to Request Yavapai County Records

Yavapai County offers a public records request form you can download and submit. The county also accepts data requests through its website for certain types of information.

Download the Yavapai County Public Records Request Form to make a formal request. Fill it out with details about what records you need. You can submit the form by email, mail, or in person. Staff will contact you about fees and availability.

For data and mapping requests, use the Public Data Requests page. This is helpful when you need GIS files or database exports rather than individual documents.

Yavapai County Recorder Document Search

The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. These records affect property ownership and are open to the public. You can search them online for free.

The Yavapai County Documents Search lets you find recorded documents by name or recording information. The database goes back many years. You can view basic index information and order copies of what you find.

Yavapai County also offers a Recording Alert Service to notify you when documents are recorded against a name or property. This helps protect against fraud. You can sign up online for free alerts.

The Recorder has two offices. The Prescott office is at 1015 Fair St., 2nd Floor. Call (928) 771-3244 or email recorder@yavapaiaz.gov. The Cottonwood office is at 10 S. 6th St. Document copies cost $1 per page. Certification is $3 per document.

Yavapai County Court Records

Court records come from Superior Court and justice courts in the county. Civil cases, criminal matters, and family law proceedings all create records you can search.

The Yavapai County Superior Court Records page explains how to get copies of court filings. You can request records online, by mail, or in person at the clerk's office.

For statewide court searches, use Arizona Courts eAccess. This system covers Superior Court cases from July 2010 forward. You need an account to search, and document images cost $10 each.

Note: Some court records may be sealed or have restricted access. The clerk can tell you what is available for your request.

Yavapai County Sheriff Records

The Sheriff handles police reports, arrest records, and criminal investigations for unincorporated areas. Cities like Prescott have their own police departments.

Request records through the Yavapai County Sheriff Records Request page. You can submit requests online or by email to SheriffRecordsRequests@yavapaiaz.gov. The form asks for details about what incident or person you need records about.

Sheriff records fees are $5 for the first 10 pages, then $0.50 per page after that. Response times depend on how complex your request is.

Yavapai County Records Fees

Viewing records in person is free. You pay only for copies. Fees are standardized across most county offices.

Standard fees for Yavapai County records:

• Document copies: $1 per page
• Certification: $3 per document
• Sheriff reports: $5 for first 10 pages, $0.50 each after
• Recording fees: $30 for new documents

Some offices may have different fees for specialized records. Ask before ordering if you are unsure about costs.

Communities in Yavapai County

Yavapai County includes Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, and other communities. Most cities here are below 50,000 in population, so they do not have separate pages on this site.

For city-specific records like building permits or police reports, contact the city directly. County offices handle property documents and court records for all areas within the county.

Nearby Arizona Counties

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