Lookup Public Records in Greenlee County, Arizona. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Greenlee County, Arizona Overview
Located in the southeastern part of the state of Arizona, Greenlee County has a population of about 8,437, according to the US Census Bureau. The county seat is Clifton, which is also the largest community in the county. Its small population makes it the least populous county in the state. Greenlee County was created in 1909 and has a total area of 1,848 square miles 5.3 of which is water, and the remaining 1,843 square miles is land. The economy of Greenlee County predominately comes from Morenci Mine, which is the largest copper mining operation in North America, and one of the largest copper mines in the world. Cochise County is to the south of Greenlee, Graham County to the west, Apache County to the north and both the east and southeast borders on New Mexico’s Catron and Grant counties to the east and Hidalgo County to the southeast. The county is partially home to the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest and the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation area, both nationally protected parks. The county consists of four zip codes, the largest of which is 85533.
Greenlee County Clerk Information
The Greenlee clerk address is:
Greenlee County Clerk
PO Box 1027
Clifton, Arizona, 85533
928-865-4242
The Greenlee Superior Court address is:
Greenlee Superior Court
223 5th Street
Clifton, Arizona, 85533
928-865-3872
The 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
Greenlee County Records
The recorder of deeds is housed at:
Greenlee County Recorder of Deeds
PO Box 1625
Clifton AZ 85533
928-865-2632
County Treasurer Information can be found at the address below and includes fees, property taxes,
The County Government Building address is:
Greenlee County Government
253 Fifth St
P.O. Box 908
Clifton, AZ 85533
If you are interested in property assessment information, you may start at the assessor’s website or at their office location:
Greenlee County Government
Assessor’s Office
253 Fifth Street
P.O. Box 777
Clifton, AZ 85533
| Greenlee, AZ Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 9,157 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 108 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 78 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 215 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 916 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 318 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 936 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 21 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 888 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 206 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 119 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 168 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 127 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 96 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 78 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 4,541 |
| Greenlee County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Greenlee County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Title 25, Ch. 1 and Arizona Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – Title 25, Ch. 2, Article 1 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Greenlee County Marriage License |
| Location: | 223 5th Street, Clifton, Arizona, 85533 |
| Phone: | 928-865-4242 |
Greenlee County Recorder
County Government Office
Address: 253 Fifth St P.O. Box 1625 Clifton, AZ 85533
Phone Number: (928) 865-2632