Public Information and Records Request

We receive many requests for records at the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) that we do not have or handle because they belong to a different state agency or local government. We have compiled a list of common topics that are handled at other local government agencies and in some cases, available online.

Records Requests WE DO NOT Handle:

• Public Records of the Governor of Arizona – Please contact the Governor’s Office
• Public Records of any Arizona State Representative – available through the Arizona State Legislature
• 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
• Death Certificates – available through the Arizona Department of Health Services
• Unclaimed Property – available through the Arizona Department of Revenue
• Wills & Estate Records – available through the county government where it occurred
• Public Utilities – available through the city government where the property is located
• Personal or Commercial Property Information – available through the county or city government where the property is located
• Court Records – available through the county or city government where it occurred
• Police, Criminal, or Arrest Records – available through the county or city government where it occurred or through the Department of Public Safety

If your request is not covered in the above topics, you may use the online public records request form through the Arizona Department of Administration. Otherwise, please refer your request to the appropriate agency listed. If you have any questions regarding our process, please contact our Public Information Liaison:

Public Information and Records Request Form

For Commercial Requests:

If you are submitting a request for a commercial purpose, you must disclose this pursuant to A.R.S. 39-121.03. Please note that a commercial usage fee may apply. Commercial requests should include a fee schedule outlining the "value of the reproduction [of the record] on the commercial market" (A.R.S. 39-121.03(A)).

Additional Public Records Available Online:

• State Contracts – In-Progress, Signed, and Amended state contracts are available through the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
• Open Solicitations – Open requests for proposal (RFP) for the state are available through the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)

Submit Your Request In Writing To:

Public Information Liaison
Arizona Department of Administration
100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 302
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Consistent with public records law, including A.R.S. §§ 39-121 through 39-161 and 41-151 through 41-151.24, the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) strives to provide current, accurate, and timely information to the public and the press.