Phoenix is Arizona's capital and the fifth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.4 million residents and growing. The city takes up more than 500 square miles, geographically exceeding Los Angeles.
To review the record, the subject may begin the process by going to or by contacting the Central State Repository Section at (602) 223-2000, selecting Option #2 (Records and Reports), and then Option #3 (Statewide Criminal Records).
For AZ criminal history checks / clearance you must contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit, phone (602) 223-2279. For national checks / clearance, you must contact the FBI, Special Correspondence Unit, phone (304) 625-5590.
Public records not protected from disclosure will be made available upon request. All Public Record Requests concerning the Arizona Attorney General's Office should be submitted either through the online form below or downloading the form and then submitting via email to PublicRecords@azag.
1. Any person may request to examine or be furnished copies, printouts or photographs of any public record during regular office hours or may request that the custodian mail a copy of any public record not otherwise available on the public body's website to the requesting person.
Public Records of any Arizona County Government – available through the county government where it is relevant. Public Records of any Arizona City or Local Government – available through the city or local government where it is relevant. Birth Certificates – available through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
The Arizona Public Records Law has been in existence for more than 100 years and mandates that all public records be open to inspection by any person at all times during office hours.
For death records more than 50 years old, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services' online database. Death records can also be found on Ancestry: Arizona, County Coroner and Death Records, 1881 - 1971.