Arizona § 39-204 - Publication of notice; time; place
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-204 — Publication of notice; time; place, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-204. Publication of notice; time; place
A. When publication of a notice in a newspaper is directed or authorized by law, it shall be in a newspaper of general circulation printed in English.
B. If the number of times the notice is to be published is not specified, publication shall be:
1. If in a weekly newspaper, once each week for two consecutive weeks.
2. If in a daily newspaper, four consecutive times.
C. If the place of publication of the notice is not specified, publication shall be:
1. If by a state officer, board, or commission, in a newspaper printed and published within the county where the state capital is located.
2. If by a county officer, board, or commission, or by any person in a county, in a newspaper printed and published within such county. If no such newspaper is printed and published within the county, publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation in the county which is printed in an adjoining county.
3. If by a district, city or town officer, board, or commission, or by any person in a district, city or town, in a newspaper printed and published within the territorial limits thereof. If no such newspaper is printed and published within the limits thereof, publication may be made in a newspaper printed and published in the county in which the district, city or town is located.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 39-204
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-204 cover?
Section 39-204 ("Publication of notice; time; place") 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.
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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