La Paz County Recorder: Search Deeds, Recorded Documents and Copies
If you landed here because you need a La Paz County deed, lien, mortgage, recorded ownership document, sale record or certified copy, the La Paz County Recorder is the office that maintains the county’s recorded public instruments.
The fastest route is usually to identify the property or party first, search the official recorded-document index, open the matching document image, and then request an official or certified copy only when your transaction requires one. This guide walks through that process step by step.
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La Paz County Recorder, Parker, Arizona.
The county states recorded images from 1983 to present are available online.
$30 per instrument under the current published fee schedule.
$1 per page; certification adds $3.
Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., except holidays.
What are you trying to find?
Most people searching for the La Paz County Recorder are trying to complete one of six practical tasks. Starting with the correct office and identifier can save a significant amount of time.
Search the Recorder by grantor/grantee name, legal description or known document number.
Follow the deed-search stepsStart with the Assessor when all you have is a parcel number, property location or map.
Use the owner-to-deed workflowSearch Recorder images and the grantor/grantee index; use professional title research when completeness matters.
Research liens and title historyIdentify the document number and page count before requesting a mailed or certified copy.
See copy fees and stepsCheck Arizona formatting rules, signatures, margins, fees and the Property Value Affidavit requirement.
Prepare a recordable documentSearch for the deed and, when applicable, the recorded Affidavit of Property Value.
Find sale informationHow to search La Paz County Recorder deeds and records online
La Paz County provides an official Recorded Document Search page. That county page links to the recording system used to search indexed documents and view available document images.
Open La Paz County Recorded Document Search
If you already know the recording or document number
A known recording number eliminates much of the ambiguity created by common owner names. La Paz County’s search tutorial provides a separate workflow for this situation.
How to confirm you found the correct La Paz County deed
A name match alone is not enough for reliable property research. Before treating a record as the controlling deed, compare multiple identifiers.
Find the owner or parcel first, then search the Recorder
The Recorder’s own FAQ says it cannot identify an owner from a parcel number and directs that question to the La Paz County Assessor. The Assessor maintains parcel ownership, parcel maps, assessed values and related assessment information, while the Recorder maintains the actual recorded instruments.
Use the Assessor property lookup if you have an address, APN or parcel location.
Write down the owner name, APN and legal-description information shown in the property record.
Use the owner name or legal description in the recorded-document search to locate deeds and related instruments.
How to research La Paz County liens and title history
The Recorder’s FAQ says you may search its document images to research liens and may also use a title company for a title search. That distinction matters: a public index search is valuable for research, but it is not the same thing as an insured title search or legal title opinion.
Identify the current grantee and legal description. This gives you a reliable starting point for searching earlier and later documents.
Search names of current and previous owners. Look for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, assignments, releases, judgments and corrective documents.
A release, correction or modification should identify the previously recorded document it affects, which can help connect the chain.
When an online index search is usually enough
- Finding a deed you already know exists.
- Locating an instrument number for a copy request.
- Reviewing a known lien or release.
- Researching historical ownership for informational purposes.
- Finding a recorded subdivision plat referenced by a deed.
When professional title research is safer
- Purchasing or refinancing real estate.
- Determining whether title is marketable.
- Resolving an ownership dispute.
- Evaluating easements, judgments or competing interests.
- Determining whether every lien has been properly released.
- Handling probate, trust or complex inherited-property transfers.
How to find a La Paz County property’s sale price
La Paz County’s Recorder FAQ specifically advises searching document images and selecting Affidavit of Property Value as the document type when trying to identify a property’s selling price.
Open the current Arizona Affidavit of Property Value page
How to get a copy of a La Paz County deed or recorded document
Online images are convenient for research, but legal, lending, court, probate or transaction purposes may require an official or certified copy. The Recorder’s published instructions say a copy request should identify the document number. For mailed requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
| Service | Published fee | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Document copy | $1 per page | Plain copy of a recorded instrument. |
| Certified copy | $3 certification fee plus regular copy charge | When an agency, court, lender or other recipient requests certification. |
| Map copy | $3 per page | Recorded maps or plats where available. |
| Conformed copy | Not offered | The current fee schedule specifically states the office does not conform copies. |
La Paz County Recorder fees
Arizona law sets a standard $30 recording charge for papers required or authorized by law when another fee is not specified. La Paz County’s current posted fee schedule provides the following local breakdown.
| Recorder service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard document | $30 | Flat fee per document/instrument under the published schedule. |
| Plat or map — first sheet | $24 | Special map/plat fee. |
| Additional map sheet | $20 | For each additional sheet. |
| Government agency document | $15 | Published governmental-agency recording rate. |
| Military discharge | $0 | No published recording fee. |
| Document copy | $1/page | Regular recorded-document copy. |
| Map copy | $3/page | For copies of maps. |
| Certification | +$3 | Added to the regular copy fee. |
How to record a deed or other document with the La Paz County Recorder
La Paz County accepts recordable documents in person and by mail and states that electronic recording is available through trusted submitters. The Recorder does not prepare your legal instrument. Your document must be complete, meet Arizona recording requirements and be accompanied by the proper fee.
Document formatting checklist
Micro step-by-step recording workflow
Review official recording requirements
Affidavit of Property Value for La Paz County deeds
Arizona generally requires an Affidavit of Property Value when real property is sold or transferred. The form supplies transaction information used by assessors and the Arizona Department of Revenue. Certain transfers are statutorily exempt.
A typical sale or property transfer that does not fall within a statutory exemption generally requires the affidavit to accompany the deed.
Arizona law provides exemption categories for specified transfers. The applicable statute and exemption code should be shown as required when the affidavit is not filed.
Before submitting a deed
- Identify the Assessor parcel number.
- Confirm seller and buyer information.
- Confirm the property address and legal description.
- Determine the instrument type.
- Complete sale/transfer information when applicable.
- Determine whether a statutory exemption applies.
- Use the current form rather than relying on an old saved PDF.
Adding or removing a name from a La Paz County deed
This is one of the most common reasons people contact a Recorder, but the Recorder’s role is narrower than many property owners expect. The county’s FAQ directs questions about adding a name, removing a name, changing ownership or removing a deceased person’s name to a title company and/or attorney for appropriate legal guidance.
| Situation | Recorder’s role | What you need to determine first |
|---|---|---|
| Add a spouse or another owner | Record a properly prepared instrument. | Which deed or ownership structure legally accomplishes the intended transfer. |
| Remove an owner | Record the instrument presented if it meets recording requirements. | Whether the owner is voluntarily transferring an interest and what instrument is legally appropriate. |
| Owner died | Record documents resulting from the applicable legal process. | Whether title passes through survivorship, beneficiary deed, trust, probate or another mechanism. |
| Correct an error | Record a corrective instrument that meets the requirements. | Whether the error requires a correction deed or another legal instrument. |
How to find a subdivision plat or property dimensions
The Recorder’s FAQ says property dimensions may be obtained from the subdivision plat and notes that the deed can provide the book and page number of maps needed to request that plat.
What if the deed predates La Paz County?
La Paz County states that online images of its recorded documents are available from 1983 to the present. That date is significant because La Paz County itself was formed on January 1, 1983 from the northern portion of Yuma County.
If you are researching a transaction that occurred before La Paz County existed, begin by identifying the property’s historic location and chain of title. An older instrument may require research in records associated with Yuma County or assistance from the La Paz County Recorder in determining the correct historical record location.
Why your La Paz County deed search may return no result
| Problem | Why it happens | Next search |
|---|---|---|
| Full name returns nothing | Index formatting may differ or punctuation may interfere. | Search only the surname; avoid punctuation, symbols and hyphens. |
| Too many people share the surname | The index is party-based and common names create broad results. | Narrow by first name, date range, document type or legal description. |
| Only have APN | APN is primarily an Assessor identifier. | Look up the parcel with the Assessor, collect owner/legal-description information, then search Recorder records. |
| Street address finds nothing | Recorded instruments are commonly indexed by parties and legal descriptions, not modern street-address search logic. | Use the Assessor record to obtain the owner and legal description. |
| Deed image is not enough | A recipient may require an official certified copy. | Record the document ID and page count and request certification from the Recorder. |
| Very old transfer | La Paz County was created in 1983. | Trace the chain backward and investigate predecessor Yuma County records when appropriate. |
La Paz County Recorder address, phone and hours
Parker, AZ 85344
Phone: 928-669-6136
Alternate: 888-526-8685
Fax: 928-669-5638
Email: recorder@lapaz.gov
Monday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday–Sunday: regular office schedule closed
County holidays: closed
Official links for La Paz County deed and property research
| Need | Official resource | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Deed / lien / mortgage | Recorded Document Search | Recorded instrument index and available images. |
| Recorder information | Recorder’s Office | Office contact, services, staff and general recording information. |
| Recording requirements | Document Recording Information | Margins, signatures, page size, title and submission rules. |
| Forms | Recorder Forms | County Recorder forms, fee schedule and related documents. |
| Current property owner / APN | County Assessor | Assessment ownership, APN, property details and parcel maps. |
| Parcel map | Mapping Services | Parcel-viewer and county GIS research. |
| Property Value Affidavit | Arizona Department of Revenue | Current Form 82162 and official instructions. |
| Arizona recording law | A.R.S. § 11-480 | Statutory document-format requirements. |
La Paz County Recorder FAQs
Where can I search La Paz County deeds online?
Use the official La Paz County Recorded Document Search. Follow its Document Search link, choose Arizona and La Paz County when prompted, then search by name, business name or legal description.
Can I search a deed using a parcel number?
A parcel number is primarily an Assessor identifier. La Paz County’s Recorder FAQ directs parcel-number ownership questions to the Assessor. Use the Assessor property record to obtain the owner name and legal-description information, then search the Recorder index.
How much does it cost to record a deed in La Paz County?
The current county fee schedule lists the standard document recording charge at $30 per instrument. Maps, plats and certain special recordings have different charges, so verify the fee schedule before submitting.
How much does a certified deed copy cost?
The published fee is $1 per page for document copies, plus $3 for certification. For example, a four-page certified deed would normally involve the four-page copy charge plus the certification fee, subject to the Recorder’s current schedule.
Can the La Paz County Recorder prepare a deed for me?
No. The county expressly states that the Recorder cannot help prepare documents. Recorder staff can provide recording information, but choosing or drafting the correct deed may require a title company, attorney or other qualified professional.
How can I find the sale price of a property?
Search the Recorder’s document images and look for an Affidavit of Property Value associated with the transfer. La Paz County’s FAQ specifically recommends this document type when researching selling price. Some transfers are exempt from filing the affidavit.
How do I know whether a lien is on a property?
Search the Recorder’s grantor/grantee index and document images for liens and related releases. If you need a complete determination for a purchase, refinance or legal matter, use professional title research rather than relying solely on a basic online name search.
How do I add or remove someone from a deed?
That requires an appropriate legal instrument, not simply a change to an online county record. The Recorder’s FAQ recommends consulting a title company and/or attorney about adding or removing an owner. Once a correct instrument is prepared and executed, the Recorder can record it if it satisfies recording requirements.
What years are La Paz County Recorder documents available online?
The Recorder’s Office states that recorded document images from 1983 to the present are available to view and print online. Research involving transactions before the county’s creation may require historical Yuma County record research.
Where is the La Paz County Recorder located?
The office is at 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 201, Parker, Arizona 85344. Published hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except holidays. The main phone number is 928-669-6136.
The fastest way to complete a La Paz County deed search
For most searches, begin with the La Paz County Recorder’s official recorded-document system. Search the party name or legal description, open the likely instrument, verify the grantor, grantee and legal description, and save the document number.
If you only know a parcel number or property location, use the La Paz County Assessor first to identify the owner and parcel information. If you need an official copy, use the document number and page count to request it from the Recorder. If you are recording a new deed, verify the document format, signatures, margins, fee and Affidavit of Property Value requirement before submitting it.
This guide was reviewed against La Paz County Recorder materials, the county’s recorded-document instructions and fee schedule, La Paz County Assessor resources, Arizona Department of Revenue guidance and applicable Arizona recording statutes. Office procedures, fees and online systems can change, so the linked government pages remain the controlling source for a transaction being completed today.
Last reviewed: October 19, 2026.