The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 58th Legislature, 1st Regular Session, which convenes in January 2027.
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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.