Arizona § 11-471 - Manner of recording
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-471 — Manner of recording, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-471. Manner of recording
The recorder shall, without delay, record each instrument authorized to be recorded which is deposited with him for record, except where otherwise provided, with the acknowledgments, proofs, affidavits and certificates thereon, and other papers thereto annexed, in the order and as of the time when they are deposited for record, by entering them for record word for word and letter for letter, and the hour, day, month and year when the instrument recorded was deposited in his office for record.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-471
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-471 cover?
Section 11-471 ("Manner of recording") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 11-471?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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