Mohave County AZ Recorder: Deeds, Official Records, Copies, Fees & Online Search
The Mohave County Recorder in Arizona maintains and preserves official public records for real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, tax liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, official appointments and other recorded documents. For property owners, the most common tasks are deed searches, recording a deed or lien, ordering a recorded document copy, and checking whether a new document has been recorded against a name, parcel or business.
This guide explains how to search Mohave County recorded documents online, how to use the Assessor search when a parcel number is needed, what the standard recording and copy fees are, how eRecording works, and when to contact the Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk of Superior Court or a legal professional instead of the Recorder.
What Does the Mohave County Recorder Do?
The Mohave County Recorder records, indexes and preserves official public records for Mohave County, Arizona. Use the Recorder for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, affidavits, maps, military discharge recordings, copies of recorded documents, eRecording information and recorded-document alert enrollment.
Use the Recorder For
- Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds and beneficiary deeds.
- Mortgages, deeds of trust, releases and liens.
- Subdivision plats, surveys, parcel plats and maps.
- Certified copies, conformed copies and DD-214 recordings.
Use the Assessor For
- Parcel number and Assessor property search.
- Property value, tax-roll correction and assessment questions.
- Deed transfer data entry and sales affidavit entry.
- Maps, split/combine questions, exemptions and tax deferral programs.
Use Other Offices For
- Treasurer: property-tax bills and tax payments.
- Clerk of Superior Court: marriage, divorce and court records.
- Public Health: birth and death certificates.
- Attorney/title company: deed drafting and title questions.
How to Search Mohave County Deeds and Official Records Online
Mohave County’s self-service Recorder search provides a grantor/grantee index for official records from 1988 to present. The search is useful for locating deeds, liens, mortgages, releases and other recorded documents, but the county’s disclaimer says the online information is provided with no guarantee of accuracy or reliability.
Collect the Best Search Clues First
Gather the owner name, prior owner name, trust or business name, recording date range, book/page, fee number, parcel number, lender name, lien claimant or document type. Mohave County’s FAQ says you may need the book and page, fee number, recording date or names on the document to request a deed copy.
Use Assessor Search When You Need Parcel Context
The Recorder FAQ says not all documents in the system have the parcel number listed and suggests using the Assessor’s website when looking up property by parcel number. Use the Assessor search for parcel/value context, then return to the Recorder search for recorded documents.
Open the Recorder Self-Service Search
Open the Mohave County Recorded Document Search. Read the disclaimer before accepting it. Remember that the grantor/grantee index begins at 1988 to present, so older research may require direct Recorder assistance or in-office research.
Search Grantor and Grantee Names
Search the person, trust, company, lender or lien claimant name. Try spelling variations, name-order changes, middle initials, business-name keywords and prior owners if the first search does not show the expected deed or release.
Open the Document Details and Compare Carefully
Compare recording date, document type, names, legal description, parcel clues and recording number. A tax parcel page and a recorded deed may update at different times, so compare both Recorder and Assessor records before relying on the result.
Request Copies When Needed
Mohave County says deed copies can be requested in person, by mail, through the self-service site, or by calling the Recorder at 928-753-0701. Copies are listed at $1 per page, and certified copies require an additional certification fee.
How to Read a Mohave County Recorded Document Result
A Recorder search result can point you to a document, but different fields answer different questions. Use this decoder before relying on a deed, lien, mortgage, release or map result.
| Record Field | What It Usually Means | How to Use It | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantor | The person or entity giving, releasing, assigning or transferring an interest. | Use it to trace who signed the deed, release, lien or other recorded instrument. | Assuming the grantor is the current owner without checking later records. |
| Grantee | The person or entity receiving the interest or benefit under the document. | Use it to follow ownership, mortgage, lien or release history forward. | Ignoring trusts, LLCs, estates, marriage-name changes and spelling variations. |
| Fee number / recording number | The Recorder’s unique reference for a recorded document. | Save it before requesting copies or comparing the record with a title report. | Confusing a recording number with a parcel number or tax bill number. |
| Book and page | An older or alternate index location for recorded documents. | Useful when a prior deed, mortgage, title report or court paper cites book/page. | Stopping at one old reference without checking later releases or transfers. |
| Document type | The instrument category, such as warranty deed, quitclaim deed, release of mortgage, lien or map. | Use it to decide whether the record affects ownership, debt, release, lien or map history. | Treating every recorded document as proof of a sale. |
| Recording date | The date the document was recorded by the Recorder. | Use it to understand sequence among deeds, liens, releases, mortgages and affidavits. | Confusing recording date with signing date, closing date or tax-assessment date. |
| Parcel number | The Assessor’s property identifier when available in or near a record. | Use it to connect Recorder documents with Assessor property records. | Assuming every Recorder document contains a parcel number. |
| Legal description | The formal property description in the recorded instrument. | Compare it with Assessor maps, prior deeds and title documents. | Using only the street address as if it were the legal property description. |
Mohave County Recorder Fees: Recording, Copies, Certification, Plats and Surveys
Mohave County’s recording-fee page lists fees under A.R.S. 11-475, effective July 1, 2019. Always verify the official fee page before mailing or presenting documents, and include a valid phone number or email address so the Recorder can contact you if there is a problem.
| Fee / Item | County-Listed Amount | When It Matters | Practical Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| All documents unless otherwise specified | $30.00 | Standard fee for many recordable instruments. | Do not add extra page charges unless the official fee schedule says your document type has them. |
| Governmental agency instruments | $15.00 | Applies to specified governmental-agency instruments. | Private submitters should not assume this lower fee applies. |
| Certification per document | $3.00 | Needed when a certified copy is required. | Ask whether you need regular or certified copy before paying. |
| Conformed copy | $1.50 each | Used when requesting a copy marked with recording information. | Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope when requesting by mail. |
| Military discharge recording | No charge | Applies to DD-214 and qualifying military discharge recordings. | Access rules are more restricted than ordinary public land records. |
| Copies of records | $1.00 per page | Applies to copies of recorded records. | Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. |
| Subdivision plat map first page | $24.00 | For subdivision plat map recording. | Size must not exceed 24 x 36 inches and A.R.S. 11-481 requirements apply. |
| Subdivision plat map additional pages | $20.00 each | Applies after the first subdivision plat map page. | Confirm map format before submission. |
| Survey / parcel plat | $24.00 | Applies to survey and parcel plat recordings meeting map requirements. | Different size rules can apply compared with standard documents. |
| Forms for sale | $1.00 per form | Applies when buying certain Recorder forms. | The Recorder can provide some forms but cannot give legal advice about how to use them. |
Mohave County Recorder Fee Estimator
This calculator is a simple planning tool for common Mohave County Recorder questions. It does not replace the official fee schedule, eRecording vendor pricing, legal review, title-company charges or special document requirements.
Formulas used: standard document $30; governmental agency instrument $15; copy $1/page; certified copy $1/page plus $3 certification per document; conformed copy $1.50 each; subdivision plat $24 first page plus $20 each additional page; survey/parcel plat $24.
How to Prepare a Deed or Real Estate Document for Mohave County Recording
Mohave County uses Arizona recording standards under A.R.S. 11-480. The Recorder may reject a document that does not meet key requirements at presentation. A recorded document becomes a permanent public record, so review everything before submission.
Confirm the Document Type and Caption
Each instrument should have a caption briefly stating the nature of the instrument, such as warranty deed, quitclaim deed, beneficiary deed, release of mortgage or similar title. The caption helps the Recorder index the document correctly.
Use an Original or Legible Copy With Required Signatures
Arizona form rules require the instrument to be an original or copy of the original and sufficiently legible for the Recorder to make certified copies. Original signatures are required unless another law provides otherwise.
Check Paper Size, Font and Margins
For instruments dated and executed on or after January 1, 1991, Arizona requires paper no larger than 8.5 inches wide by 14 inches long, print size no smaller than 10-point type, at least one-half-inch margins, and a first-page top margin of at least two inches reserved for recording information.
Add Return Information in the Reserved Space
The left 3.5 inches of the top margin on the first page may be used to show the name of the person requesting recording and the name and address where the document should be returned after recording.
List Prior Recording References When Modifying a Document
A document that modifies a previously recorded document must state the date of recordation and the docket and page of the document being modified. This often matters for releases, amendments, corrections and modifications.
Use Affidavit of Property Value Rules for Sales
Mohave County’s FAQ says all sales of property in Arizona require a fully completed Affidavit of Property Value or an exemption number listed on the document. The exemptions are located on the second page of the Affidavit of Property Value form.
Submit With Correct Fee and Contact Information
Include the correct payment and a valid phone number or email address so the office can contact you about problems. Mohave County says in-person documents are returned after scanning; mailed originals are returned later to the return address listed on the document.
Mohave County eRecording and Recorded Document Alerts
Mohave County says it is ready to electronically record documents through approved submitters. The county also offers a free Recorded Document Alert service that can email a property owner when a document is recorded that mentions a name, property or business.
eRecording
eRecording is designed mainly for business entities and high-volume submitters. Mohave County lists vendors including CSC, Data Services, ePN, Indecomm, Simplifile and HopDox.
One-time submitters are advised by the county to contact a local title company or use legal resources.
Recorded Document Alert
The alert system is meant to notify users when a document is recorded that relates to a name, property or business. The county says users may then view the document online and seek legal advice if concerned.
Fraud-Prevention Tip
Alerts do not stop a document from being recorded. They help you notice possible issues faster. Add separate alerts for your name, business name and parcel number when possible.
Open Recorded Document Alert
From the Mohave County Recorder recording page, select Recorded Document Alert. Read the disclaimer, complete the “I’m Not a Robot” step and select “I Accept.”
Create and Activate Your Account
Select Sign Up, complete the required information, submit the form, then check email and spam/junk folders for the activation email. The county says activation email can take up to 24 hours.
Add Name, Parcel or Business Alerts
Add one alert at a time. For a name, use last name then first name. For a parcel, enter the full parcel number with dashes. For a business, avoid common words like Corporation, Company or LLC where the county’s instructions say to simplify.
Mohave County Recorder Office Address, Phone, Hours and Map
Mohave County lists three Recorder office locations. The main office is in Kingman, with additional offices in Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City. Check observed holidays and lunch closures before visiting.
Main Recorder Office — Kingman
Address:
700 West Beale Street
Kingman, AZ 86401
Mail address:
P.O. Box 7000
Kingman, AZ 86402
Phone: 928-753-0701
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed observed holidays.
Open Kingman Map ↗Bullhead City Office
Address:
1130 Hancock Rd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Phone: 928-758-0701 ext. 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday, closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM for lunch, and closed observed holidays.
Lake Havasu City Office
Address:
2001 College Dr, Ste 93
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Phone: 928-453-0702 ext. 3021
Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM for lunch, and closed observed holidays.
Mohave County Recorder vs Assessor vs Treasurer vs Courts
Deed records, parcel data, tax bills, maps and court files are not handled by one office. Use this local breakdown before calling or visiting.
| Your Question | Best Office | Why | Starting Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| I need a copy of a recorded deed, lien, mortgage or release. | Mohave County Recorder | The Recorder maintains recorded public records and can provide regular or certified copies. | Recorded Document Search / Recorder copy request |
| I need parcel number, property value, tax roll correction or assessment information. | Mohave County Assessor | The Assessor locates, identifies and sets full cash value for taxable county property and handles parcel/value functions. | Assessor Search |
| I need to pay property taxes or ask about tax bills. | Mohave County Treasurer | The Treasurer handles property-tax payment and tax questions, not deed recording. | Treasurer Office / tax-payment resources |
| I need birth or death certificates. | Mohave County Public Health | The Recorder FAQ points birth/death certificate users to Public Health resources and phone support. | Public Health / Vital Records |
| I need a marriage license or divorce decree. | Clerk of Superior Court / Court office | The Recorder FAQ points marriage and divorce questions to the Clerk of Superior Court office. | Clerk of Superior Court |
| I need to add, remove or change ownership. | Attorney, title company or paralegal first; Recorder only records the final document. | The Recorder says ownership-change and form-filling questions may be legal advice and are beyond the office’s authority. | Legal professional + Recorder recording requirements |
Mohave County Recorded Maps, Parcel Plats and Assessor Maps
Mohave County’s map requirements page points users to the Assessor’s Office webpage for parcel plat maps, railroad maps, record of survey maps, right-of-way maps, subdivision maps and survey maps. Map recording follows Arizona statutory requirements that are different from ordinary letter/legal-size documents.
Subdivision Plat Maps
The recording-fee page lists subdivision plat maps at $24 for the first page and $20 for each page after that. The listed size must not exceed 24 by 36 inches, and A.R.S. 11-481 requirements apply.
Survey / Parcel Plats
Survey and parcel plats are listed at $24, with similar map requirements except for size. Review the county’s map requirements before recording or ordering map materials.
Parcel and Assessor Support
Use the Assessor search and map resources when you need parcel identification, assessment context, or map categories before locating the recorded document in Recorder records.
Official Mohave County Recorder Links and What to Do After Opening Them
Use these official resources for live Recorder search, fees, document standards, eRecording, recorded document alerts, forms, map rules and Assessor parcel context.
Mohave County Recorder Official Page
Main Recorder page for office role, contact information, office locations, recording, records management and voter-registration context.
- Confirm you are on the official Mohave County Recorder page.
- Review Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu office hours before visiting.
- Use the Recording section for fees, forms, search, eRecording and document requirements.
- Do not use this page as a substitute for legal deed preparation.
Mohave County Recording Division
Official page explaining document recording, certified copies, public access and the new Recorded Document Alert service.
- Read what document types the Recorder records and indexes.
- Click Recorded Document Search for the online index.
- Click Recorded Document Alert to enroll for name, property or business alerts.
- Use the page menu for fees, forms, form requirements and maps.
Mohave County Recorded Document Search
Self-service grantor/grantee index for Mohave County Recorder official records from 1988 to present.
- Read the disclaimer about accuracy and reliability.
- Accept the disclaimer only after understanding that the index is not a title guarantee.
- Search names, document clues, book/page or recording references.
- Compare results with Assessor records and the actual document image where available.
Mohave County Recording Fees
Official fee page for standard documents, copies, certification, conformed copies, plats, surveys and bulk data fees.
- Identify whether your item is a standard document, copy, certification, map, survey or special request.
- Check whether any listed exception applies.
- Include a valid phone number or email address with submitted documents.
- Make checks payable to the Mohave County Recorder.
Mohave County Form Requirements
Official local page repeating A.R.S. 11-480 requirements for captions, legibility, original signatures, paper size, font size and margins.
- Check that your document has a clear title/caption.
- Confirm legibility, original signatures and 10-point-or-larger print.
- Check 8.5 x 14 maximum paper size and margin rules.
- Add a cover sheet if the first page does not provide the required top margin.
Mohave County eRecording
Official eRecording page listing vendors and explaining that eRecording is mainly for business entities and high-volume submitters.
- Review the listed advantages and approved vendors.
- Contact a listed vendor if your organization records frequently.
- For one-time submissions, contact a local title company or legal resource as the county recommends.
- Confirm vendor fees separately from county recording fees.
Recorded Document Alert Enrollment
Official step-by-step page for setting up alerts by individual name, parcel number or business name.
- Open Recorded Document Alert from the Recorder recording page.
- Accept the disclaimer and create your account.
- Activate your account from the email link.
- Add one name, parcel number or business alert at a time and click Save.
Mohave County Recorder Forms
Official forms page for Affidavit of Property Value, beneficiary deed, joint tenancy deed, quitclaim deed, warranty deed and cover sheets.
- Choose the form that matches your specific recording task.
- Read Affidavit of Property Value instructions for sale documents.
- Use general, corrective or re-record cover sheets when applicable.
- Consult legal help before using deed forms to change ownership.
Mohave County Assessor Search
Use this when you need parcel number, property value, tax-roll correction support, maps or assessment context before Recorder research.
- Open the Assessor search tool from the official county page.
- Search for the parcel using available property details.
- Copy the parcel number and compare property information.
- Return to Recorder search for actual recorded deed and lien documents.
Mistakes to Avoid With Mohave County Deeds and Recorder Records
Problems That Delay Searches or Recording
- Using the Recorder index as a full title guarantee.
- Assuming every recorded document has a parcel number.
- Expecting the Recorder to research the entire chain of title for you.
- Using Recorder records for property-tax payment questions.
- Submitting a deed without required title/caption, signatures, margins or legibility.
- Forgetting Affidavit of Property Value or exemption number on Arizona property sales.
- Adding multiple names or parcel numbers into one Recorded Document Alert.
Better Mohave County Workflow
- Use the Assessor search for parcel and value context.
- Use Recorder self-service search for 1988-present official records.
- Search both grantor and grantee names, including spelling variations.
- Save fee number, book/page, recording date and document type.
- Check A.R.S. 11-480 form requirements before printing and signing.
- Use eRecording vendors only when they fit your submission type.
- Enroll in Recorded Document Alert for faster notice of new recordings.
Next Step Based on Your Mohave County Recorder Task
| Your Goal | Best Next Step | Use This Office / Link |
|---|---|---|
| Find a deed, mortgage, release, lien or recorded document. | Search the Recorder self-service index from 1988 to present by name and document clues. | Recorded Document Search |
| Need a copy of a deed. | Request in person, by mail, by self-service website or by calling the Recorder with book/page, fee number, recording date or names. | Recorder copy request / 928-753-0701 |
| Need parcel number or property value. | Use the Assessor search first, then return to Recorder search for deed history. | Mohave County Assessor |
| Record a deed or property-sale document. | Check A.R.S. 11-480 format rules, signatures, caption, return address, recording fee and Affidavit of Property Value or exemption number. | Recorder Form Requirements + Forms |
| Submit electronically. | Contact an approved eRecording vendor if you are a business/high-volume submitter; one-time submitters should contact title/legal resources. | eRecording page |
| Monitor possible deed fraud. | Enroll in Recorded Document Alert and add separate alerts for name, parcel number and business name. | Recorded Document Alert |
Mohave County Recorder FAQs
Which Mohave County Recorder does this guide cover?
This guide covers the Mohave County Recorder in Mohave County, Arizona. The main office is at 700 West Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401, with additional offices in Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City.
How do I search Mohave County deeds online?
Use the Mohave County Recorder self-service recorded document search. The online grantor/grantee index says it covers Mohave County official records from 1988 to present. Search by names, recording clues, book/page or fee number where available.
What records does the Mohave County Recorder keep?
The Recorder maintains public records involving real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, tax liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, official appointments and other miscellaneous recorded documents.
What is the standard Mohave County recording fee?
Mohave County’s recording-fee page lists all documents at $30 unless otherwise specified. Governmental agency instruments, copies, certifications, conformed copies, military discharges, plat maps and survey/parcel plats have separate listed amounts.
How much does a Mohave County deed copy cost?
The Recorder FAQ and fee page list copies of records at $1 per page. Certification is $3 per document, and conformed copies are listed at $1.50 each. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Can the Mohave County Recorder tell me the owner by parcel number?
The Recorder FAQ says not all documents in the system have the parcel number listed and suggests using the Assessor’s website to search. Use the Assessor for parcel/value context and the Recorder for recorded documents.
Does Mohave County accept eRecording?
Yes. Mohave County says it is ready to electronically record documents and lists eRecording submitters. The county notes that eRecording vendors offer subscription services to business entities and high-volume submitters, while one-time submitters may need a local title company or legal resource.
What is an Affidavit of Property Value in Mohave County?
Mohave County’s FAQ says all sales of property in Arizona require a fully completed Affidavit of Property Value or an exemption number listed on the document. The exemptions are located on the second page of the Affidavit of Property Value form.
Can the Recorder help me add, remove or change ownership?
The Recorder’s FAQ says questions about adding, removing or changing ownership, and questions about how to fill out forms, are beyond the office’s scope and considered legal advice. Contact an attorney, title company or paralegal for those questions.
Is this website a government office or title company?
No. This is an independent educational guide. It is not the Mohave County Recorder, Mohave County Government, the Assessor, the Treasurer, a court, a law firm, a title company or a consumer reporting agency. Always verify current rules and records with the responsible official office.
Independent Educational Guide
This page is an independent educational guide to the Mohave County Recorder in Mohave County, Arizona. It is not the Mohave County Recorder, Mohave County Government, the Mohave County Assessor, the Mohave County Treasurer, the Clerk of Superior Court, a title company or a law firm.
Recorded document availability, search features, copy procedures, fees, eRecording vendors, alert tools, form requirements, office hours and public-record access can change. Always verify current instructions directly with the Mohave County Recorder or the responsible official office before recording, ordering, paying or relying on a document.
Public property and recorded-document information should be used for property, title-reference, tax, historical, genealogical and public-record purposes only. Do not use this website as a people-search service or for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or other regulated consumer-reporting purposes.