Pima County Property Records

Pima County property records cover all land documents filed in southern Arizona's second most populous county. The recorder's office in Tucson stores deeds, mortgages, liens, and other papers that affect real estate ownership. You can search these records online or visit one of two office locations in person. Most documents deal with land transactions, from home sales to refinances to trust transfers. The county keeps records going back many decades, and newer documents are available through their public search portal. Whether you need to check a title, find a lien, or verify who owns a parcel, Pima County offers several ways to get the property records you need.

Pima County Recorder's Office

The Pima County Recorder's Office handles all property document recording in the county. The majority of documents this office processes are land transactions. Staff record and maintain public records that establish ownership, liens, and other interests in real property throughout Pima County.

The downtown Tucson office is at 240 N Stone Avenue. This is the main location for recording. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The office closes for lunch each day. You can also mail documents for recording. Use the mailing address: P.O. Box 3145, Tucson AZ 85702-3145. Phone the office at (520) 724-4350 with questions.

There is also an eastside office at 6920 E Broadway Blvd, Suite D in Tucson. This gives residents in east Tucson a closer option for recording documents. Both locations follow the same hours and accept the same types of documents. Documents received after 4 PM Tucson time will be processed the next business day, so plan your visits accordingly.

The recorder's office at the Pima County Recorder website provides forms and instructions for recording. You can see what documents need to be recorded and how to prepare them.

The site shows current recording information and links to search tools for Pima County property records.

Pima County Property Document Search

You can search recorded documents online through the Pima County public records search portal. This database lets you look up property records by name, document type, or recording date. You can see a preview of documents and get basic information without paying a fee.

The search system includes deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, and other recorded papers. You can search for maps as well. The database is updated regularly as new documents get recorded. This makes it useful for title searches and ownership verification in Pima County.

The search portal shows results with recording dates and document numbers. You can drill down to see more details about each record.

If you need copies, the fee is $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $1 each. These rates make Pima County one of the more affordable places in Arizona to get property record copies. You can order copies online or in person at either office location.

Note: Some older documents may not be available online and require an in-person visit to view.

Recording Fees in Pima County

Pima County follows the state fee schedule set by A.R.S. 11-475 for recording documents. Most documents cost $30 to record. This flat fee applies to deeds, mortgages, releases, and other standard papers. The fee is the same whether your document is one page or ten pages.

Plats and surveys have different pricing. The first page costs $24, and each additional page is $20. These specialized documents often run multiple pages, so the total can add up. Government agencies pay half the standard rates when they request recording.

There are three ways to record documents in Pima County. You can walk in to either office during business hours. You can mail documents with payment. Or you can use electronic recording through approved vendors. Most title companies and lenders use e-recording for speed and convenience. This moves documents faster and reduces errors from handling paper.

Pima County Property Assessor

The Pima County Assessor values all real and personal property for tax purposes. This office determines what your property is worth and calculates the assessed value used for tax bills. Call them at (520) 724-8630 with questions about property values or assessments.

The assessor maintains detailed property records that complement what the recorder stores. While the recorder has deeds and legal documents, the assessor has current ownership info, property characteristics, and value data. You can look up any parcel in Pima County through their website to see square footage, lot size, year built, and assessed values.

The assessor's site lets you search by address or parcel number to find property information in Pima County.

If you disagree with your property value, you can file an appeal. Arizona law gives you 60 days from your notice date to appeal real property values. The assessor's office can explain the process and provide the forms you need. Many property owners successfully get their values adjusted through the appeal process.

Property Taxes in Pima County

The Pima County Treasurer collects property taxes. Phone (520) 724-8341 for tax questions. The treasurer's office sends out tax bills and processes payments for all real property in the county.

Arizona property taxes are paid in two installments. The first half is due October 1 and becomes delinquent November 1. The second half is due March 1 and becomes delinquent May 1. Missing these deadlines results in interest and penalties on unpaid amounts.

You can pay taxes online through the Pima County tax payment portal. This site accepts credit cards and electronic checks. You can also pay by mail or in person at the treasurer's office.

The payment portal shows your current balance and payment history for any property in Pima County.

Tax records are useful when buying property. You can verify a property is current on taxes before closing. Delinquent taxes become liens on the property and can lead to tax lien sales if unpaid for several years.

Pima County GIS Property Maps

The county provides mapping tools through PimaMaps, the official GIS viewer. This system shows parcel boundaries, addresses, and land features across Pima County. You can search by address or click on the map to see property info.

The GIS map displays aerial photos, zoning layers, and parcel lines. This helps you understand where a property sits and what surrounds it.

GIS data shows physical boundaries while recorder documents prove legal ownership. Use both tools together for complete property research in Pima County. The map can help you identify a parcel, and then you search recorder records to see who owns it and what liens exist.

Note: Map data is for reference only and may not match legal descriptions in recorded documents.

Cities in Pima County

Pima County contains Tucson and several smaller communities. Property recording for all cities in the county goes through the Pima County Recorder in Tucson. Cities handle permits and zoning but not property recordings.

Tucson is the county seat and largest city. It is the second largest city in Arizona. The Pima County offices are located in downtown Tucson, making it convenient for residents to handle property record business. Whether you live in central Tucson or the outskirts, your property documents go through the same county recorder.

Smaller towns in Pima County include Marana, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita. These communities have grown rapidly in recent years. All property records for these areas are filed with the Pima County Recorder. There are no separate recording offices at the city level.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Pima County borders several other Arizona counties. If you are researching property near a county line, make sure you search in the correct county's records.

Counties that border Pima include Pinal County to the north, Cochise County to the east, and Santa Cruz County to the south. Each county maintains its own recorder's office and property record system. A property just a few miles away might be in a different county with different offices and contact information.