Yavapai Property Records

Yavapai County, Arizona, consists of eight incorporated towns and cities. In Yavapai County, AZ, property records provide official documentation of land ownership, property boundaries, liens, easements, and transactions. These public records allow homeowners to verify their rights and prospective buyers to research details on homes and land.

In Yavapai County, AZ, the median home rental price is $968, the average home value is $279,919, and the median property tax rate is 0.54% of a property's assessed fair market value. The median household income is $52,594.

Property records in Yavapai County, AZ, are diligently maintained by the Recorder's Office. Since 1864, this office has classified, indexed, and imaged all recorded documents in the county, following national archival standards. The document archive covers various records, including mortgages, deeds of trust, family trusts, tax liens, mining notices, and more.

Online records in Yavapai County date back to 1953 and can be accessed through the Recorded Documents Search system. This system also contains recorded surveys and subdivision plats since 1864.

These records are indexed online by grantor/grantee names and can be narrowed by adjusting the search start date. For documents before 2014, book and page numbers can also be used. After January 1, 2014, only the reception or instrument number identifies records. For those preferring a physical visit, two fully equipped Recorder's Offices are located in Prescott and Cottonwood.

The fees to obtain property records from the Recorder's Office are $1 per page for documents like deeds and mining claims. Large maps, plats, and surveys (over 11x17 inches) cost $4 per page, while smaller ones (11x17 or smaller) are $1 per page. There is also a $3 fee to certify each document.

For zoning information, consult the Yavapai County Development and Permits Department. However, for properties within municipalities, contacting the local town or city office is advisable for the most accurate information.