Santa Cruz County AZ

Lookup Public Records in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Santa Cruz County, Arizona Overview

Located in the southern part of the state of Arizona, Santa Cruz County has a population of about 47,420, according to the US Census Bureau. The county seat is Nogales, and it is also the largest community in the county. Santa Cruz County was created in 1899 and has a total area of 1,238 square miles, 1 of which is water, and the remaining 1,237 square miles is land, making it the smallest county, by area, in the state. Santa Cruz is named after the Santa Cruz River, which was named in the late 17th century by Father Kino. Santa Cruz means “holy cross” in Spanish. After that Father Kino built the famous mission which still stands today at the Tumacácori National Historical Park. The county is bordered by Pima County to the north and west, Cochise County to the east, and Mexico counties, Nogales, Sonora, Santa Cruz, and Saric to the south and southwest. There are also three nationally protected areas in the county, and eight zip codes, the largest of which is 85621.

Santa Cruz County Clerk Information

Juan Pablo Guzman is the clerk of the Superior Court. The court address is:
2160 N. Congress Drive
Suite 2200
Nogales, AZ 85621
520-375-7700

The county clerk operates under the direction of the presiding court judge. All documents filed in the court are docketed to track the records. While most records are public information, some remain confidential. The clerk has duties, which include, but are not limited to:

• Issuing jury summons, wage assignments, child support orders and address changes, and marriage licenses
• Gatekeeper to public access to the Superior Court judicial system
• Processing filing fees, bail bonds, service fees, appearance bonds, and court-ordered assessments for both juveniles and adults
• Processing passport applications, servers, and bail bondsmen
• Being present at all hearings to swear in witnesses, store exhibits and maintain an accurate record of the proceedings
• Acting as Jury Commissioner, who maintains the active jury list for the court
• Assisting public inquiries regarding child support processing

Santa Cruz County Court Clerk

Santa Cruz County Records

Several forms can be easily obtained on the site, (http://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/Search?searchPhrase=Forms ) and they include civil, criminal, juvenile, and family courts. In addition, you can obtain power of attorney forms, probate, and protective order forms, among others. Once forms are completed and printed out you may file your documents with the court at the clerk’s address above at the courthouse. Fee schedules apply and are subject to change; however, you may pay in person or via US Mail. Personal checks are not accepted, and the fee schedule can be found here

Santa Cruz County Recording Fee

Suzanne “Suzie” Sainz is the Santa Cruz County Recorder and her office address is:
2150 N. Congress Drive
Suite 101
Nogales, AZ 85621
520-375-7990

Santa Cruz County Recorder

The County Recorder retains all important documents, records, maps, and surveys. Documents received by the Recorder’s Office are assigned a docket and page number. They are entered, indexed in the computer, and microfilmed.

Santa Cruz County Recorder
County Government Office

Address: 2150 N Congress Dr, Nogales, AZ 85621, United States

Phone: 520-375-7990

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