Payment
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Commercial use
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Public Records
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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 10-1
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
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 U.S. 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: January 2011
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
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 Limits [Publication]
Description: The limits, which are also published in the Campaign finance filing guide, are posted online. These limits are revised by the Election Services Division.
Availability: Online - Free / Paper- Free, Order Here
Campaign Finance, A filing guide for Arizona's Campaign Finance Web-Based Reporting System (Campaign Contributions/Expenses) [Publication]
Description: Adjusted campaign contribution limits for use in the 2011-2012 election cycle are included in the 2012 update to this publication. Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-905 specifically provides for the contribution limits to be adjusted for inflation by the Secretary of State every two years.
Office Revision: July 2012
Availability: Online - Free / Paper- Free, Order Here
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 2011
Availability: Online - Free / Paper- Free, Order Here
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
Contracted Fundraiser Law
Description:
Office Revision:
Availability: Online -
Constitution, Arizona and U.S. See Arizona Constitution.
County Recorders Contact Information
Description: Contact your county recorder.
Office Revision: As needed.
Availability: Online - Free
Duties of the Secretary of State [Publication-Brochure]
Description: Duties of the office are established in the Arizona Constitution and Arizona Revised Statutes.
Office Revision: n/a
Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy - Free
Brochure [pdf]
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: 2012 Copper Edition
Availability: Online - Free
Election Results - see Election Canvass
Elections and Electors - Initiative, Referendum and Recall, See Initiative, Referendum and Recall Handbook
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: November 2012
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: October 2012
Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: Free, Order Here
Governor's Proclamations, Executive Orders Archive [Publication] - See Semi-Annual Index
Hand Count & Early Ballot Audit, Precinct [Office Report]
Description: This report includes the hand count tally sheet and cululative sheet.
Office Release Date: Sept. 7, 2006
Availability: Online - Free
Help America Vote Act (HAVA) State Plan [Publication]
Description: This publication contains information on the Help America Vote Act Plan that was submitted to the federal government. Arizona was one of the first states to release a comprehensive HAVA Plan.
Office Release Date: May 15, 2003
Availability: Online - Free
Initiative, Referendum and Recall [Publication]
Description: This publication contains information on initiative, referendum, and recall found in the Arizona Constitution and Arizona Revised Statutes. It provides instructions on how to prepare initiatives and referendums that are filed with the Election Services Division.
Office Revision: November 2011
Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: Free, Order Here
Independent Expenditures, A Handbook to [Publication]
Description: Corporations, LLCs and labor organizations making independent expenditures should refer to this publication for useful information. It includes an introduction to the Election Services Division web-based reporting system.
Office Revision: October 2011
Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: Free, Order Here
Identification at the Polls [Flyer]
Description: This flyer contains the information required for identification when voting at the polls in the state of Arizona.
Availability: Online - Free
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: January 2012
Availability: Online - Free / Paper Copy: Free, Order Here
Landlord and Tenant Act, Residentaial
The Secretary of State's Office no longer provides paper copies of The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. This publication can be obtained from the Arizona Department of Housing.
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: November 2012
Availability: Online - Free
Lobbyist List - Election Services - Call for current pricing
Mobile Home Parks Landlord and Tenant Act - Public Services - FREE ONLINE LINK
Notary Public Reference Manual [Publication]
Description: Arizona notaries are required to keep and use this manual. Forms are included to apply or renew a commission; change an address or change a name on a commission.
Office Revision: November 2012
Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Free, Order Here 
Oaths of Office, Loyalty Oaths - Administration - 10 cents per page See A.R.S. § 41-126 . Fees; expedited services
Open Meeting Law - Administration
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
Precinct Hand Count & Early Ballot Audit [Office Report]
Description: This report includes the hand count tally sheet and cululative sheet.
Office Release Date: Sept. 7, 2006
Availability: Online - Free
Press Releases - Administration
Procedures for Precinct Hand Count & Early Ballot Audit 
Professional Employment Organizations - A.R.S. § 23-561 - Business Services
Regulatory Agenda
Description: The office is required to post its yearly regulatory (rules-related) agenda online.
Office Revision: Dec. 1
Availability: Online - Free
Rulemaking Actions, A Guide to
Description: This guide explains the types of rulemaking actions that can be completed by a state agency rulewriter.
Office Revision: As needed
Availability: Online - Free
Rulemaking Manual, Arizona
Description: For use by Arizona rulewriters and those wanting to know how the rulemaking process works in the state - from the start of a rule to the final approval of a rule.
Office Revision: 2004
Availability: Online - Free Rule Documents, Simplifying
Description: For use by rulewriters and those wanting to know the process of how rules are filed with the Public Services Division.
Office Revision: 2009
Availability: Online - Free
Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
See Landlord and Tenant Act
Rules - Public Services
FAQs
History
Proposed, public comments
Rules on the Rulemaking Process in Arizona
Secretaries of State's Since Statehood
Description: A who's who guide of the public servants who have served as secretary of state.
Office Revision: as needed
Availability: Online - Free
Semi Annual Index - Public Services - Online free - Paper copy $7.00
Standing Committees - Q & A - Election Services State Seal
For school reports - Public Services
Use & Restrictions, request to use - Administration
State Songs - Public Services
Online ~ For Kids
Brochure ~ Words 
Sheet Music ~ How to purchase
Rights to use the Song
State Symbols - Public Services
Online
Brochure 
Super PAC List - Election Services
Telephone Solicitation Law - Business Services - Free
Trade Names and Trademarks Handbook - Business Services -
Office Revision: Oct. 2010
Availability: Online - Free / Paper - Free, Order Here
Uniform Commercial Code (A.R.S. Title 47) - Business Services - Free
Vote Count Verification Committee Designated Margins [Office Report]
Description: This report includes the designated margins for early ballots.
Office Release Date: Sept. 1, 2006
Availability: Online - Free
Voting Action Plan - Election Services - Free
Vote Registration Active Count Report [Office Report]
Description: This report has the most active voter registration counts by county and party for each election cycle.
Availability: Online - Free
Voter Registration Deadlines [Flyer]
Description: Important voter registration deadlines are posted each election cycle.
Availability: Online - Free
Voter Registration - Frequently Asked Questions - Election Services
Voter Registration - Arizona or Federal Voter Registration form - Election Services
Welcome to the Office of the Secretary of State - Administration
Online
Brochure 
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST: Public Records Request Form
Copies of public records are 10 cents per page unless otherwise noted. For more information refer to A.R.S. § 41-126 . Fees; expedited services and the Secretary of State's Rules. |