Pima County, AZ Public Records
Pima County has an estimated population of 1,080,149 (2024) across 9,189 square miles of land. In Arizona, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Court cases are handled by the Arizona Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Pima County.
📍 Pima County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 1,080,149 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 9,189 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | TucsonPopulation 554,013 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Pima County, AZ
Criminal case records for Pima County are kept by the Arizona Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Pima County
| State court system | Arizona Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Pima County, AZ
A people search for Pima County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Pima County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Pima County
| Sex offender registry | Arizona Sex Offender Information (Arizona DPS) Source: azdps.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Arizona Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Pima County, AZ
Arrest and booking records for Pima County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Arizona State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Pima County
| State court system | Arizona Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Pima County, AZ
Court records for Pima County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Pima County, with addresses from the official Arizona Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Pima County
| State court system | Arizona Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Pima County, AZ
In Arizona, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Pima County
| Land records | In Arizona, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Pima County, AZ
Certified birth and death certificates for Arizona are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Arizona Department of Health Services – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Pima County
| State vital records office | Arizona Department of Health Services – Vital Records Source: azdhs.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Pima County, AZ
The official sex offender registry for Pima County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Pima County
| Official registry | Arizona Sex Offender Information (Arizona DPS) Source: azdps.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Pima County, AZ
Divorce cases in Arizona are heard by the Superior Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Arizona Department of Health Services – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Pima County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Arizona are heard by the Superior Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Arizona Department of Health Services – Vital Records Source: azdhs.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Arizona Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Pima County
Tucson (554,013), Marana (62,380), Oro Valley (48,855), Sahuarita (37,448), South Tucson (4,535) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.