11-472. Recording; photo identification; exemptions

A. For any document that is recorded in person at the recorder's office or at a recording kiosk, a person shall provide the recorder with a valid form of photo identification unless the document to be recorded is submitted by any of the following:

1. An escrow officer or escrow office.

2. A title insurance agent or title insurer as defined in section 20-1562.

3. A state-chartered or federally chartered bank or credit union.

4. An active member of the state bar of Arizona.

5. A governmental entity, including an agency, branch or instrumentality of the federal government.

B. The recorder may not retain a copy of the person's identification, but shall note in the recording system or receipt for the recording, or both, the following:

1. The type of identification.

2. The name on the identification.

3. The identification number.

C. The information noted pursuant to subsection B of this section is not a public record, is exempt from title 39, chapter 1 and is not subject to disclosure.