Mohave County AZ Recorder Office: Kingman Address, Recorded Documents, Copies & Deed Search Help
The Mohave County Recorder Department in Kingman, AZ maintains and preserves official public records for Mohave County, including real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, tax liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, official appointments and other recorded documents.
Use this guide to find the Kingman Recorder office, search recorded documents online, request deed copies, understand Arizona recording requirements, estimate common recording and copy fees, avoid legal-advice mistakes, and know when to contact the Assessor, Treasurer or Clerk of Superior Court instead.
Where Is the Mohave County Recorder Department in Kingman, AZ?
The Mohave County Recorder’s main office is at 700 West Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401. Use the Recorder for recorded public records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, affidavits, maps, plats and military discharge recordings. The main Recorder phone number is 928-753-0701.
Recorder Department
Best for recorded documents, deed copies, mortgage releases, lien searches, recorded maps, plats, eRecording, recording fees, Affidavit of Property Value filing questions and Recorded Document Alert.
Use when: you need a recorded instrument or want to record a document.
Assessor
Best for parcel lookup, ownership shown on tax assessment records, full cash value, appeals, parcel maps, splits/combines, senior valuation freeze and property-owner address issues.
Use when: you only have an address or parcel number.
Treasurer / Tax Office
Best for property-tax bills, payments, delinquent taxes, tax lien sale, receipts, refunds and prior-year tax balances.
Use when: your question is about tax payment, not recording.
How to Search Mohave County Recorded Documents Online
Mohave County provides a self-service recorded-document search. The online grantor/grantee index states coverage from 1988 to present. It is useful for finding deeds, liens, mortgages, releases, affidavits, maps and other recorded instruments, but it may not always search by address, legal description or tax parcel number.
Open the Official Recorded Document Search
Start from the Mohave County Recorder Recording page or the county’s self-service EagleRSS search page. Avoid third-party background-check, people-search or “instant deed” websites when you need official recording information.
Search by Grantor and Grantee Name First
Mohave County’s FAQ recommends using name search under the “both name” fields, typically last name then first name. Try current owner, prior owner, spouse, trust, estate, company and lender names.
Use Parcel or Address Tools Only for Context
The recorded-document index warns that users may not always be able to search by address, legal description or tax parcel number. If you only have an address, use the Assessor search first to find the owner name, parcel number and property context, then return to Recorder records.
Search More Than Just Deeds
A complete property-document review may include warranty deeds, beneficiary deeds, quitclaim deeds, joint-tenancy deeds, mortgages, releases, tax liens, subdivision plats, affidavits, maps and re-recorded correction documents.
Save the Exact Recording Details
Before requesting a copy or asking staff for help, save the fee number, book/page, recording date, party names and document type. Mohave County says deed-copy requests need details such as book and page, fee number, recording date or names on the document.
Do Not Treat the Search as a Title Guarantee
Mohave County says searching its records does not guarantee that a property is free and clear of liens. For title certainty, lien priority, closing decisions, ownership changes or fraud concerns, contact a title company or Arizona attorney.
What Mohave County Recorder Records Can Show
Recorder records show recorded instruments, not every property fact. Use this table to choose the right record type before assuming one document answers the whole title, tax or boundary question.
| Record Type | What It May Show | Best Use | Do Not Assume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed / Special Warranty Deed | Grantor, grantee, legal description, recording date and transfer language. | Tracing a sale or ownership transfer. | That title is free of liens, encumbrances or probate issues. |
| Quitclaim Deed | Transfer of whatever interest the grantor may have. | Family transfers, corrections, divorce-related transfers or non-warranty conveyances. | That the grantor had valid title or that every ownership issue is solved. |
| Beneficiary Deed | A deed used in Arizona estate-planning contexts to transfer real property after death when statutory requirements are met. | Checking possible future beneficiary transfer documents. | That the transfer is complete without reviewing death, revocation and legal requirements. |
| Mortgage / Deed of Trust / Release | Lender, borrower, security instrument and later release or satisfaction document. | Checking whether a recorded lien has a matching release. | That a loan payoff is reflected unless the release is recorded. |
| Tax Lien / Judgment-Related Document | Recorded lien or notice that may affect real property. | Identifying possible encumbrances before sale or refinance. | That the lien is valid, expired, paid or enforceable without legal review. |
| Subdivision Plat / Survey Map / Parcel Plat | Recorded map, subdivision, lot, tract or survey-related reference. | Understanding legal descriptions and map references. | That a recorded map replaces a current boundary survey. |
| Military Discharge | DD-214 or related veteran discharge document recorded for safekeeping. | Obtaining certified copies under applicable privacy rules. | That it is handled like an ordinary open deed record; restrictions may apply. |
Recording a Deed or Document with the Mohave County Recorder
Mohave County checks submitted documents against Arizona recording requirements. If the document is complete, recordable and the proper fee is paid, the Recorder assigns a unique recording number and makes it part of the county’s permanent public record.
Bring Photo ID for In-Person Recording
Mohave County announced full implementation of new photo-identification requirements under Arizona SB1479. Individuals submitting documents in person for recording should bring valid photo ID unless the submission qualifies for an exemption under state law.
Meet Arizona Form Requirements
Arizona recording rules require a caption stating the nature of the instrument, legible original or copy, original signatures unless otherwise provided by law, no larger than 8.5 × 14 inches, and print size no smaller than 10-point type.
Use Correct Return Information
The first page must reserve a top margin for recording information. If the first page does not comply, a proper cover sheet may be required. For mailed recordings, include a return address and self-addressed stamped envelope where applicable.
Mohave County Recorder Fee Estimator
This tool estimates common public recording and copy fees listed by Mohave County. It is not an official quote and does not include every possible map, FTP, vendor, card, postage, title-company, attorney or special-document cost.
Mohave County lists $30 for all documents unless otherwise specified, $3 certification per document, $1 per page copies, $1.50 conformed copies, $24 first page for subdivision plat maps, and $20 for each page thereafter. Verify current fees with the Recorder before mailing payment or recording.
Mohave County Recorder Office Locations: Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City
The Kingman office is the main office. Mohave County also lists field office access in Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City. Always call before visiting for a time-sensitive recording, mailed return question, copy request, eRecording issue or unusual document.
Main Recorder Office — Kingman
Address:
700 West Beale Street
Kingman, AZ 86401
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 7000
Kingman, AZ 86402
Phone: 928-753-0701
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm; closed on observed county holidays.
Open Kingman Recorder Map ↗Bullhead City Office
Address:
1130 Hancock Rd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Phone: 928-758-0701 ext. 2026
Published note: County Recorder page lists 8:00am–5:00pm Mon–Thurs, closed 12:00pm–1:00pm. Call before visiting.
Lake Havasu City Office
Address:
2001 College Dr, Suite 93
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Phone: 928-453-0702 ext. 3021
Published note: 8:00am–5:00pm, closed 12:00pm–1:00pm. Call first for document recording and copy questions.
Mohave County Recorder vs Assessor vs Treasurer vs Clerk of Superior Court
Mohave County property tasks often involve multiple offices. Use this table to avoid calling the wrong department.
| Your Task | Correct Office | Why | What to Have Ready |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find a deed, mortgage, lien, release, affidavit, map or recorded document. | Mohave County Recorder | The Recorder maintains and preserves official public records and indexes records by grantor, grantee and recording date. | Party name, fee number, book/page, recording date, document type, parcel context or legal description. |
| Record a deed, beneficiary deed, quitclaim deed, affidavit or re-record coversheet. | Mohave County Recorder | The Recorder accepts recordable documents that meet Arizona requirements and fee rules. | Original document, photo ID for in-person recording, fees, return address, signatures, notary, affidavit/exemption number if required. |
| Look up parcel ownership, full cash value, assessment details or parcel maps. | Mohave County Assessor | The Assessor locates, identifies and values taxable property and maintains assessment-related parcel information. | Property address, parcel number, owner name, map location or assessment notice. |
| Pay taxes, check tax liens, verify tax payments or request tax-bill help. | Mohave County Treasurer | The Treasurer handles property-tax billing and collection matters. | Tax bill, parcel number, owner name, tax year, payment receipt or lien information. |
| Request marriage license, divorce decree, probate or court-record copies. | Clerk of Superior Court | Court records are separate from Recorder land records, even when court documents may affect property. | Case number, party name, court division, filing date or marriage license details. |
Mohave County Recorder Forms and Common Recording Issues
Mohave County’s Recorder forms page links common forms such as Affidavit of Property Value, Affidavit of Property Value Instructions, Beneficiary Deed, Joint Tenancy Deed, Military Discharge DD-214 request, Quitclaim Deed, trade-name affidavit, Warranty Deed, Re-Record Coversheet, General Coversheet and Corrective Coversheet.
Caption and Form Title
Arizona form rules require each instrument to have a caption briefly stating the nature of the instrument, such as warranty deed or release of mortgage. The caption helps determine how the document is indexed.
Affidavit of Property Value
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. Exemptions are located on the second page of the form.
Ownership Change Questions
Do not ask Recorder staff to decide how to add, remove or change ownership. That is legal advice. Use an Arizona attorney, title company or paralegal/document preparer for deed drafting and ownership-change choices.
Mohave County Recorded Document Alert for Property Owners
Mohave County offers a free Recorded Document Alert service that can email you when a recorded document relates to your name, property or business. This is a monitoring tool, not a fraud shield, title guarantee or legal opinion.
What the Alert Can Help With
- Monitoring a personal name, business name or parcel number.
- Noticing unexpected recorded-document activity sooner.
- Reviewing a suspicious deed, lien or affidavit after an email alert.
- Prompting quicker follow-up with an attorney, title company or Recorder staff.
What the Alert Does Not Do
- It does not block a document from being recorded.
- It does not prove a document is valid or fraudulent.
- It does not guarantee that all documents contain parcel numbers.
- It does not replace title insurance, legal advice or periodic record review.
Official Mohave County Recorder and Property Record Links
Use these official resources for live office information, recorded-document search, recording fees, forms, eRecording, copy guidance and tax/assessment office routing. Each link includes what to do after opening it.
Mohave County Recorder
Official department page for Recorder overview, public-record responsibilities, office locations, phone numbers and mailing address.
- Confirm the page heading says Recorder on the Mohave County website.
- Review the Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City office locations.
- Use the Recording section for fees, forms, eRecording and recorded-document search.
- Call 928-753-0701 before visiting with a time-sensitive document.
Mohave County Recorded Document Search
Official self-service EagleRSS search for Mohave County recorded documents, with grantor/grantee index access from 1988 to present.
- Read the disclaimer before searching.
- Search by grantor/grantee name first when possible.
- Use last name and first name variations for individuals.
- Save the fee number, book/page, date and document type for copy requests.
- Use the Assessor search first if you only have a street address or parcel clue.
Mohave County Recording Fees
Official fee page for recording, copies, certifications, conformed copies, plat maps, survey/parcel plats and special data fees.
- Find the fee category for your document or copy request.
- Check whether the document is a standard recording, government-agency instrument, plat map or copy request.
- Include a valid phone number or email when submitting documents.
- Make checks payable to the Mohave County Recorder if mailing payment.
Mohave County Form Requirements
Official page reproducing Arizona form-of-instrument requirements under A.R.S. 11-480.
- Check that the instrument has a clear caption.
- Confirm the document is legible and has original signatures where required.
- Use paper no larger than 8.5 × 14 inches and type no smaller than 10 point.
- Check ½-inch margins and the first-page top recording margin.
- Use a compliant cover sheet if the first page does not meet the top-margin rule.
Mohave County Recorder Forms
Official forms page linking Affidavit of Property Value, beneficiary deed, joint tenancy deed, quitclaim deed, warranty deed and coversheets.
- Open the form only after confirming it matches your transaction.
- Review Affidavit of Property Value instructions for Arizona sale transfers.
- Use a re-record or corrective coversheet only when the correction route is appropriate.
- Ask an Arizona attorney or title company if ownership language is uncertain.
Mohave County eRecording
Official eRecording page listing accepted submitter options for electronic recording in Mohave County.
- Review whether your organization should use eRecording.
- Compare listed submitters such as CSC, Data Services, ePN, Indecomm, Simplifile and HopDox.
- Confirm fees, document type, return handling and rejection notices with the vendor.
- Keep vendor confirmation and recording number after submission.
Mohave County Recorded Document Alert
Free county alert service for email notices when a document is recorded that relates to a monitored name, property or business.
- Open the self-service portal and choose the Recorded Document Alert option.
- Read the disclaimer, complete the registration and activate your email account.
- Add alerts for one parcel number or one name at a time.
- Use exact names, business-name variations and parcel numbers with dashes.
- Review any alert document online before seeking legal advice.
Mohave County Assessor
Official office for parcel search, ownership shown on assessment records, property values, maps, splits/combines and tax-roll corrections.
- Use the Assessor when you only have an address or parcel number.
- Find owner, parcel and map context before searching Recorder records.
- Ask the Assessor about tax-roll ownership timing after a deed is recorded.
- Do not ask the Assessor to record documents; that belongs to the Recorder.
Mohave County Treasurer
Official office for property-tax bills, tax payments, delinquent taxes, tax liens and tax-payment questions.
- Use the Treasurer when the question is about tax payment, tax bill or tax lien sale.
- Have your parcel number, tax year and payment information ready.
- Do not use the Treasurer for deed images or deed recording.
Mohave County Clerk of Superior Court
Official court office for marriage licenses, divorce decrees, probate filings, court records and other court-related services.
- Use this link for court records, marriage license or divorce decree issues.
- Have the case number, party name or marriage-record details ready.
- Do not contact the court clerk first for recorded deed copies unless a court filing specifically directs you there.
Why a Mohave County Deed or Lien Search May Show No Results
A no-result search does not always mean no document exists. It often means the search started with the wrong spelling, wrong date, wrong office, wrong party name or wrong search field.
Common Search Mistakes
- Searching by property address when the recorded-document index works better by name.
- Using only the current owner and ignoring prior owners, trusts, estates, LLCs or lenders.
- Assuming the closing date and recording date are the same day.
- Searching only deeds when the needed record may be a release, lien, affidavit, map or correction.
- Expecting Recorder staff to complete extensive title research.
- Assuming a parcel number appears on every recorded document.
Better Search Moves
- Search last name and first name variations in the grantor/grantee fields.
- Try business names without punctuation and with shorter keywords.
- Use Assessor records to find parcel and owner context before searching Recorder records.
- Check documents from before and after the expected recording date.
- Save fee number, book/page and recording date before requesting copies.
- Use a title company or attorney for lien-clearance and full chain-of-title research.
What Should You Do Next?
| Your Situation | Best Next Step | Office / Tool |
|---|---|---|
| You need to find a deed or lien. | Search the official recorded-document portal by grantor/grantee name, then narrow by date or document type. | Mohave County Recorded Document Search |
| You only have a street address. | Use the Assessor first to identify owner/parcel context, then return to Recorder records. | Mohave County Assessor + Recorder |
| You need a copy of a recorded deed. | Gather book/page, fee number, recording date or party names, then request a copy from the Recorder. | Mohave County Recorder |
| You need to record a deed in person. | Bring the document, valid photo ID, proper fee, Affidavit of Property Value or exemption number when required, and return information. | Mohave County Recorder Kingman office |
| Your tax bill is wrong or unpaid. | Use the Treasurer for tax bills and payments; use the Assessor for ownership/value timing questions. | Treasurer / Assessor |
| You need marriage, divorce, probate or court records. | Contact the Clerk of Superior Court, not the Recorder. | Mohave County Clerk of Superior Court |
| You are worried about property fraud. | Enroll in Recorded Document Alert, monitor name and parcel variations, and seek legal advice if an unexpected document appears. | Recorded Document Alert + attorney/title company |
Mohave County AZ Recorder Office FAQs
Where is the Mohave County Recorder Department in Kingman, AZ?
The Mohave County Recorder’s main office is located at 700 West Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401. The mailing address is P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402.
What is the phone number for the Mohave County Recorder?
The main Recorder phone number is 928-753-0701. Mohave County also lists field office numbers for Bullhead City at 928-758-0701 ext. 2026 and Lake Havasu City at 928-453-0702 ext. 3021.
What does the Mohave County Recorder record?
The Recorder maintains official public records involving real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, tax liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, official appointments and other miscellaneous documents.
How do I search Mohave County recorded documents online?
Use the Mohave County Recorded Document Search self-service portal. The online grantor/grantee index states coverage from 1988 to present. Search by grantor/grantee name first, then narrow by recording date, document type, fee number or other details.
Can I search Mohave County Recorder records by address or parcel number?
Not always. The recorded-document index warns that users may not always be able to search by address, legal description or tax parcel number. If you only have an address or parcel number, use the Assessor search for context before searching Recorder records.
How much does it cost to record a document in Mohave County?
Mohave County’s recording fee page lists $30 for all documents unless otherwise specified. Government agency instruments, certifications, conformed copies, record copies, plats and special record services may have different fees.
How much are Mohave County Recorder copies?
Mohave County lists copies of records at $1.00 per page, certification at $3.00 per document and conformed copies at $1.50 each. Verify current fees before mailing payment or requesting certified copies.
Does Mohave County require photo ID for recording?
Yes, Mohave County announced that Arizona SB1479 photo-identification requirements are fully in effect. Individuals submitting documents in person for recording must provide valid photo ID unless the submission qualifies for an exemption under state law.
Can the Recorder tell me how to add or remove someone from a deed?
No. Mohave County says questions about how to add, remove or change ownership, or how to fill out forms, are beyond the Recorder’s scope and are considered legal advice. Contact an Arizona attorney, title company or qualified professional.
Is County-Appraisal-District.org the official Mohave County Recorder website?
No. County-Appraisal-District.org is an independent educational resource. It is not Mohave County Government, the Mohave County Recorder, the Assessor, the Treasurer, the Clerk of Superior Court, a title company, a law firm or a consumer reporting agency.
Independent Educational Guide
County-Appraisal-District.org is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with Mohave County Government, the Mohave County Recorder, the Mohave County Assessor, the Mohave County Treasurer, the Clerk of Superior Court, the Arizona Legislature, any title company or any law firm.
Recorded documents, recording fees, copy rules, eRecording procedures, photo-identification rules, form requirements, tax records, court records and legal title questions are controlled by official government offices, statutes, courts and qualified professionals. Always verify current requirements with the responsible office before filing, paying or relying on a record.
Property-owner records and recorded-document information should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or other regulated consumer-reporting purposes. This website is not a Consumer Reporting Agency.