Arizona § 38-233 - Filing oaths of record
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-233 — Filing oaths of record, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-233. Filing oaths of record
A. The official oaths of state elective officers shall be filed of record in the office of the secretary of state. The official oaths of all other state officers and employees shall be filed of record in the office of the employing state board, commission or agency.
B. The official oaths of elective county and elective precinct officers shall be filed of record in the office of the county recorder, except the oath of the recorder, which shall be filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors. The official oaths of notaries public shall be endorsed upon their bond and filed with the secretary of state. The official oaths of all other county and precinct officers and employees shall be filed of record in the office of the employing county or precinct board, commission or agency.
C. The official oaths of all city, town or municipal corporation officers or employees shall be filed of record in the respective office of the employing board, commission or agency of the cities, towns and municipal corporations.
D. The official oaths of all officers and employees of all school districts shall be filed of record in the school district office.
E. The official oaths of all officers and employees of each public educational institution except school districts shall be filed of record in the respective offices of the public educational institutions.
F. The official oath or affirmation required to be filed of record shall be maintained as an official record throughout the person's term, appointment or employment plus a period of time to be determined pursuant to sections 41-151.15 and 41-151.19.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-233
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-233 cover?
Section 38-233 ("Filing oaths of record") 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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