Payment
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The office accepts cash for in-person orders only.

Commercial use
Some publications have a commercial use fee. Check with the office if you intend on using a publication for a commercial purpose.

Publications in Alphabetical Order
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Administrative Code, Arizona [Publication]
  Description: State agency, board and/or commission rules filed with the Public Services Division. The rules and material that accompany the rules filed are public records.
  Office Revision: Quarterly, current through 08-3
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper Subscription - order form

Administrative Procedure Act [Publication]
  Description: Arizona law that governs agency rulemaking activity. These are statutes made by the state Legislature.
  Office Revision: Updated every third quarter
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - $2, order form

Administrative Register, Arizona [Publication]
  Description: State agency, board and/or commission rulemaking activity filed with the Public Services Division. The rulemaking packages that are filed with the office are a public record.
  Office Revision: Weekly, Friday
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper Subscription - order form

Advance Directives Guide [Publication]
  Description: File your advance directive for free with our office under A.R.S. § 36-3291 et seq. These directives are filed with the Business Services Division.
  Office Revision: August 2009
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Free, order here

Agency Policy Statements [Filing]
  Description: Substantive policy statements are written expressions which inform the general public of an agency’s current approach to administrative rule or regulation practice. Substantive policy statements are advisory only under A.R.S. § 41-1013(B)(14). They are filed with the Public Services Division and are a public record.
  Office Revision: Available as filed
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Original filing 10 cents a page, order here

Annual Report, Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State [Publication]
  Description: Secretary of State Annual Reports are posted online under A.R.S. § 41-4153. They are prepared by the Public Services Division. A paper copy of the annual report is available for interlibrary loan from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Contact them at (602) 542-4035.
  Office Revision: December
  Availability: Online - Free

Arizona Blue Book [Publication]
  Description: The Office of the Secretary of State publishes the Arizona Blue Book under Arizona law. The book includes information about the executive, judicial and legislative branches and contact information for state agencies, boards and commissions.
  Office Revision: 2007-2008 edition
  Availability: Paper - $10 while they last

Arizona Constitution/US Constitution [Publication]
  Description: The Office of the Secretary of State publishes the Arizona and US Constitutions for public use and educational purposes. It may be reproduced for educational purposes and is available online for download. Also available in large print.
  Office Revision: December 2008
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - $2, Order Form

Ballot Measures [Publication]
  Description: State ballot measures are printed in a publicity pamphlet prepared by the Election Services Division.
  Office Revision: Every election cycle; every statewide special election
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Free, mailed to every household in the state; regular, large print and Spanish editions available upon request

Biography, Secretary of State [Publication]
  Description: Secretary Bennett's biography is available for educational purposes and is available by contacting Administration. Other Secretary of State biographical information and photos are also available for educational purposes.
  Office Revision: Upon the election, re-election or appointment of a Secretary of State.
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Free, contact administration

Bills, Chaptered Legislative [Filing]
  Description: The Public Services Division receives legislative bills signed by the governor. Upon attestation by the secretary of state, the bills are assigned a chapter number. When a bill is signed, it generally becomes effective (law) 90 days after the Legislature adjourns. These bills are public record.
  Office Revision: Upon filing by the governor'soffice.
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - First copy free

Blue Book, Arizona See Arizona Blue Book.

Boards and Commissions Directory [Publication]
  Description: A state boards and commissions directory is available and published by the Public Services Division. The directory is published every six months in a publication referred to as the Semi-Annual Index of the Arizona Administrative Register.
  Office Revision: Twice a year. Released in January and July
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - $7, order form

Campaign Contributions and Expenses [Publication]
  Description: Accepting campaign contributions correctly and tracking expenses is an essential part to running any campaign. This publication contains Arizona's campaign finance laws found in Arizona statute. It explains the filing requirements with the Election Services Division.
  Office Revision: September 2009 (updated every election cycle)
   Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Free, Order Here

Campaign Contributions Limits [Publication]
  Description: The limits, which are also published in the Campaign Contributions and Expenses booklet, are posted online. These limits are revised by the Election Services Division.
  Office Revision: August 14, 2009. A.R.S. § 16-905 provides for the contribution limits to be adjusted for inflation by the Secretary of State every two years.
   Availability: Online - Free / Paper- Free, Order Here

Campaign Finance Handbook of Instructions [Publication]
  Description: The handbook of instructions is now included as part of the Campaign Contributions and Expenses handbook. Refer to the Campaign Contribution and Expenses entry above.

Candidates & Political Committees Handbook [Publication]
  Description: This handbook aids in the understanding of the requirements for running for statewide or legislative office in Arizona. Topics include voting, candidate information, candidate qualifications, and initiatives and referenda. It is prepared by the Election Services Division.
  Office Revision: October 2009 edition
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper- Free, Order Here

Chaptered Bills - See Bills, Legislative Chaptered

Charitable Organizations Law [Publication]
  Description: Links are provided to Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 44 Trade and Commerce, Chapter 19 Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes. The law explains the filing requirements with the Business Services Division.
  Office Revision: Updated by the Legislature.
  Availability: Online - Free

City Charters and Amendments to City Charters [Filing]
  Description: Copies of a charter, as certified by the chief executive officer of the city, and authenticated by the seal of the city, as ratified by its electors and after approval of the charter by the governor, is filed in the Secretary of State's Office, Election Services Division under A.R.S. § 9-283. These charters are public records.
  Office Revision: As filed by cities.
  Availability: Paper - Order Here

Contracted Fundraiser Law
  Description:
  Office Revision:
  Availability: Online -

Constitution, Arizona and U.S. See Arizona Constitution.

County Charters and Amendments to County Charters [Filing]
  Description: Copies of a county charters and amendments under Arizona Constitution, Article 12 § 5, (E) and § 6 are filed in the Secretary of State's Office, Election Services Division. These charters are public records.
  Office Revision: As filed by counties.
  Availability: Paper - Order Here

County Regulation Notices Filed and Published [Filing]
  Description: When authorized by law, a county may adopt a rule, ordinance or other regulation that is more stringent than or in addition to a provision of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 12. Copies of the proposed county notices are filed in the Secretary of State's Office, Public Services Division under A.R.S. § 49-112 and published in the Arizona Administrative Register. These notices are public records.
  Office Revision: As filed by counties.
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Original filing 10 cents a page, order here

County Recorders Contact Information
  Description: Contact your county recorder.
  Office Revision: As needed.
  Availability: Online - Free

Declaration of Emergency, Secretary of State as Acting Governor [Filing]
  Description: Declaration of emergencies are prepared by the Arizonagovernor. In the event that the governor is out-of-state the secretary may declare an emergency.
  Office Revision: As declared
  Availability: Online - Free

Duties of the Secretary of State [Publication]
  Description: Duties of the office are established in the Arizona Constitution and Arizona Revised Statute.
  Office Revision: n/a
  Availability: Online - Free

Election Archive - Election Information [Publication]
  Description: Election cycle information is archived online. The information includes ballot measures, judges that were up for retention and voter information and initiatives or referendums that were part of an election cycle.
  Office Revision: Information for each election is archived at the end of an election cycle.
  Availability: Online - Free

Election Canvass - Official Election Results
  Description: Election canvass' are prepared by the Election Services Division based on statewide election results received from Arizona's 15 counties. The official canvass certifies all federal and state offices and proposed constitutional amendments and initiated or referred measures.
  Office Revision: The general election canvass is conducted pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-648, on the fourth Monday following the general election. The primary election canvass is conducted under A.R.S. § 16-645 (B).
  Availability: Online - Free

Election Procedures Manual [Publication]
  Description: The Secretary of State’s Office publishes this booklet as an instructions and procedures manual for electronic voting systems in the state of Arizona.
  Office Revision: October 2007
  Availability: Online - Free

Election Results - see Election Canvass

Elections and Electors - Initiative, Referendum and Recall, See Initiative, Referendum and Recall Handbook

Executive Orders, Arizona governor [Filing]
  Description: Executive orders are prepared by the Arizona governor. The governor's signature is attested to by the secretary of state. Copies of these orders are printed in the Arizona Administrative Register.
  Office Revision: Available as filed
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Original filing 10 cents a page, order here

Financial Disclosure Statements, Instructions for [Publication]
  Description: This handbook aids in the understanding of filing requirements in the Election Services Division for Financial Disclosure Reports as a candidate and public officer in the State of Arizona.
  Office Revision: September 2009
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy - Free, Order Here

Financial Disclosure Statement Form [SOS Form]
  Description: For use by public officers and candidates of the State of Arizona to file with the Election Services Division.
  Office Revision: September 2009
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: Free, Order Here

Forester, State Declaration of Prohibition Notice [Filing]
  Description: Notice filed under A.R.S. § 37-623(B). In exercising the authority to prevent wildfires, if the state forester declares a prohibition on fire causing activities and fireworks, the state forester shall post a notice of the action in the office of the secretary of state and notifythe news media.
  Office Revision: As filed
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: 10 cents a page, Order Here

Identification at the Polls - Election Services

Kids SOS Activity Book [Publication]
  Description: SOS for kids is a publication that teaches children about the State of Arizona, state symbols and state songs. Included is a section about Arizona's Five Cs.
  Office Revision: n/a
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: Free, Order Here

Landlord and Tenant Act [Publication]
  Description: The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is offered as a public courtesy under Arizona law. The office offers a link to the summary of the Mobile Home Parks Landlord and Tenant Act under the law. The link also offers a full version of the Act.
  Office Revision: As the Legislature updates statutes.
  Availability:
  Residential Online - Free / Paper Copy: Free, Order Here;   Mobile Home Parks Residential - Free / Paper Copy: not available

Legislation, see Chaptered Bills - Public Services
Legislative Memorials - Public Services
Legislative Resolutions - Public Services
Legal Arizona Workers Act - Employer Sanctions Legislative Study Committee Report (expected file date by Dec. 31, 2008) - Administration
Limited Partnership Acts - Business Services - Free
Lobbyist Forms - Election Services - Free

Lobbyist Handbook [Publication]
  Description: This publication contains lobbying definitions,
statutes, and lobbyist forms for those interested in
how to register as a lobbyist and file with the Election Services Division.
  Office Revision: October 2009
  Availability: Online - Free

Lobbyist List - Election Services - Call for current pricing
Loyalty Oaths - Administration - See oaths of office

Policy Statements, Agency
  Description: Substantive policy statements are written expressions which inform the general public of an agency's current approach to administrative rule or regulation practice. Substantive policy statements are advisory only under A.R.S. § 41-1013(B)(14). They are filed with the Public Services Division.
  Office Revision: Available as filed
  Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: Original filing 10 cents a page, Order Here

Press Releases - Administration
Procedures for Precinct Hand Count & Early Ballot Audit
Professional Employment Organizations - A.R.S. § 23-561 - Business Services
Public Records Request Form

Rules - Public Services
  FAQs
  History
  Proposed, public comments
  Rules on the Rulemaking Process in Arizona

Simplifying rulemaking documents - Public Services - Free
Standing Committees - Q & A - Election Services

State Seal
  For school reports - Public Services
  Use & Restrictions, request to use - Administration

State Songs - Public Services
  Online
  Brochure

State Symbols - Public Services
  Online
  Brochure

Super PAC List - Election Services