Glendale Deed Records Search

Glendale property deeds are recorded through Maricopa County, not the City of Glendale. The city has no jurisdiction over real property recording. All deeds for Glendale addresses must be filed with the Maricopa County Recorder's office located at 111 South Third Avenue in downtown Phoenix. This includes warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, trust deeds, and all other property instruments. Maricopa County has kept Glendale deed records since 1871 when the county began organized record keeping. The county offers free online search access to every recorded deed from that time to the present day. City of Glendale staff at (623) 930-2252 direct all deed inquiries to the county because state law assigns this function to counties alone.

Recording Glendale Property Deeds

All Glendale deed recordings happen at the Maricopa County Recorder in Phoenix. The office is at 111 South Third Avenue, about 15 miles from central Glendale. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays. The office closes for federal holidays. Call (602) 506-3535 during business hours if you have questions about recording your Glendale property deed.

You can mail deeds instead of visiting in person. Send documents to Maricopa County Recorder, 111 S Third Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Include the $30 recording fee and a stamped envelope addressed to yourself. Mailed deeds take a few days to process. In-person filing returns your recorded deed faster if you need it right away for a Glendale property closing or refinance.

The City of Glendale Clerk handles city ordinances, council minutes, and local government records only. They do not accept property deeds. If you contact the City Clerk at (623) 930-2252 about a deed, they will tell you to use Maricopa County. This follows Arizona law, which places all real property recording at the county level for Glendale and every other city in the state.

Search Glendale Deeds Online

Maricopa County provides a free search portal at recorder.maricopa.gov. The database includes all Glendale property deeds from 1871 forward. Search by owner name, recording date, or document type. Results appear quickly for most searches. Click any result to see the full document image.

The database updates throughout each business day. New Glendale recordings show up within hours. Print unofficial copies at home for free. Certified copies require an order to the Recorder's office. Certification costs $1 per page plus $3 for the seal. You can order certified copies in person or by mail for your Glendale property under the fee schedule set by Arizona statute.

To find Glendale property deeds, search by the current owner's name. The system displays deeds where that person is listed as grantee or buyer. Search by previous owner names to trace ownership backward through time. Date range filters help narrow results. Document type filters show only deeds if the property has other recorded items like liens or easements. The online search is helpful but not a substitute for professional title work before buying Glendale real estate.

How to File a Glendale Deed

Take your deed to the Maricopa County Recorder at 111 South Third Avenue. Staff check the format before accepting it. The first page must have a two-inch top margin. Font size must be 10-point or larger. Use standard size paper. White or cream color only. Black ink only. The grantor must sign the deed. A notary must witness and stamp the signature.

Every ownership transfer requires an Affidavit of Property Value. This form shows the sale price or lists an exemption code if applicable. Arizona law requires this affidavit with all deed filings. Maricopa County will not record a deed without it. Get forms from the Recorder's office or download them from the county website before submitting your Glendale property deed.

Recording costs $30 per document under Arizona Revised Statutes 11-475. This is the standard fee in all Arizona counties. Maricopa County accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Small fees may apply to card payments at the counter. Staff will stamp your deed with the date and time, then return it to you or mail it to your Glendale address as requested.

Note: E-recording is available through vendors like Simplifile and CSC, but they charge fees beyond the $30 state recording cost for Glendale properties.

Protect Your Glendale Property

Maricopa County runs a free Title Alert service at recorder.maricopa.gov/maricopatitlealert. Register your Glendale property address. The system sends an email whenever a document affecting your property is recorded. This helps you detect fraud early. If someone files a forged deed on your Glendale home, you get an alert the same day it is recorded.

Title Alert does not prevent fraud. It only notifies you after something is filed. Quick response helps if fraud occurs. Contact the Recorder's office and police right away if you get an unexpected alert. You may need a lawyer to clear your title. Most Glendale homeowners never face this problem, but the free alert system adds a layer of security with no ongoing cost or maintenance required once you register.

Arizona Deed Law Overview

Arizona requires deeds to be written and signed by the grantor. The signature must be notarized. These rules are in Arizona Revised Statutes 33-401. A deed transfers ownership when delivered to the grantee, even if not recorded right away. Recording creates a public record that protects the buyer from later claims on the Glendale property.

Recording requirements appear at Arizona Revised Statutes 11-461. The County Recorder must accept any deed that meets format rules and includes the proper fee. Staff review format only. They do not judge legal validity. That is between the parties to the deed, not the Recorder's concern for Glendale properties or any other location in Arizona.

Beneficiary deeds are widely used in Glendale for estate planning. This type of deed transfers property to a named beneficiary when the current owner dies. It avoids probate. The owner keeps full control during life and can revoke the deed anytime. Beneficiary deed rules are at Arizona Revised Statutes 33-405. Many Glendale property owners choose this tool to pass real estate to heirs without probate, which saves time and money after death.

Legal Help for Glendale Residents

The Recorder's office cannot give legal advice. They can explain how to record a deed and what the fee is. They cannot tell you which deed to use or how to resolve title disputes. Contact an attorney or title company for legal advice about Glendale property matters.

Community Legal Services offers free help to low-income Phoenix area residents. They handle some property issues. Call (602) 258-3434 to see if you qualify. The State Bar of Arizona runs a lawyer referral service at 1-866-338-9519. They connect you with real estate attorneys in the Glendale area. The first meeting through the referral program costs about $50 for 30 minutes.

Title companies in Glendale search property records as part of real estate sales. They charge for this service but provide detailed reports. They find liens, easements, and other issues. Most lenders require title insurance before approving mortgages on Glendale properties. The title company issues insurance after completing a comprehensive search to verify clear title and protect against defects that may not appear in the public records.

Nearby Cities in Maricopa County

Other Maricopa County cities also use the County Recorder for deeds.

Maricopa County Recorder

All Glendale deed records are maintained by Maricopa County.