Mesa, Arizona document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Mesa, Arizona, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with the City of Mesa, Mesa Public Library, Maricopa County, the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court, the Maricopa County Recorder, the Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration, the Arizona Department of Health Services, the Arizona Secretary of State, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, USPS, The UPS Store, the U.S. Department of State or any business named here. This page is general information. Hours and fees change, so call or check the source before you go.
Which offices serve Mesa: the City of Mesa runs Mesa Public Library. Maricopa County is a separate government with three offices you may need. The Clerk of the Superior Court's Southeast Regional facility at 222 E Javelina Ave in Mesa issues marriage licenses, accepts passport applications and copies court records [5][6][7]. The county's Office of Vital Registration has an East Valley office in Mesa for birth and death certificates [9]. The Maricopa County Recorder records documents at its Phoenix office and at self-service kiosks, the nearest in Gilbert [8].
Short version: Arizona caps notary fees at $10.00 per notarial act (statewide) [11]. A marriage license from the Clerk of the Superior Court is $98 [6]. A certified birth or death certificate is $20 at the county's Mesa office [9]. Recording a document is $30 [8]. Mesa Public Library prints and photocopies are $0.20 a page in black and white and $1.00 in color, and three of its libraries have free fax machines for outgoing faxes [18].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Mesa Public Library
- Printing and copies: $0.20 a page in black and white and $1.00 a page in color, for printouts and photocopies. The print machines take coins (no pennies), $1 or $5 bills, or credit or debit cards; the Mesa Express Library machine takes only credit or debit [18].
- Copiers: at the Main, Red Mountain, Gateway and Dobson Ranch libraries, on 8" x 11" or 8" x 14" paper. There's no oversized or map copier [18].
- Fax: the Main, Red Mountain and Dobson Ranch libraries have a public fax machine, free for outgoing faxes only. You can't receive a fax at the library, and the machines don't print a confirmation page. Gateway and Mesa Express have no fax machine [18].
- Scanning: we didn't find a scanning service or price on the library pages we read [18].
- Main Library: 64 E. First St., Mesa, AZ 85201, (480) 644-3100. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Red Mountain (635 N. Power Road), Dobson Ranch (2425 S. Dobson Road) and Gateway (5036 S. Eastmark Parkway) libraries list the same hours [1]. The library says 9–10 a.m. Monday–Saturday is a self-service hour at all locations, with staff available at 10 a.m. [18].
The UPS Store
The UPS Store #3110, 1225 W Main St, Suite 101, Mesa, (480) 964-9870, lists printing and copying, mobile printing, fax (send and receive), notary and shredding. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. [15]. We didn't find prices on the store's page.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Mesa
- Library: we didn't find a notary service on the Mesa Public Library pages we read [18].
- The UPS Store: the 1225 W Main St store lists notary service [15]. We didn't find its notary price or separate notary hours.
- Fees (statewide): the Arizona Secretary of State says notary fees run from "No charge up to a maximum of $10.00 per notarial act," including electronic and remote online notarizations. A notary may not charge more for an electronic or remote notarization [11]. Arizona law also allows mileage and per diem up to the rates for state employees [12]. New Mexico caps most notary fees at $5 and Nebraska's acknowledgment cap is $5; Utah's is $10 per signature, Wyoming's $10 per notarial act and Colorado's $15 per document, and Kansas has no dollar cap.
- More fee rules (statewide): the Secretary of State's October 2026 Notary Public Reference Manual says a notary "can charge no more than $10 per notary public signature." A notary may charge less or nothing, but fees must be set and consistent. Arizona law requires notaries to post a schedule of fees "in a conspicuous place." Service or transaction fees "shall not be charged." A notary who travels may charge a mileage fee at "the amount allowed Arizona state employees" [17]. The $10 maximum includes electronic and remote online notarizations [11].
- What Arizona notaries do (statewide): only acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications, and oaths and affirmations [11].
- Thumbprint (statewide): since September 12, 2026 (SB 1479), a notary must take your right thumbprint in the notary journal for deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, other documents affecting real property and powers of attorney [11].
- Banks (national policy): Bank of America says notary service is available "at no cost to our customers" and "in many of our financial centers." Schedule an appointment. All signers must be present [13]. We didn't check which Mesa branches offer it. For other banks, see free notary options.
Passports in Mesa
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists two Mesa facilities [3]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours (locator) | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Passport Center (post office) | 325 S Lindsay Rd., Mesa, AZ 85204. 480-985-9026 | Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed 1:30–2 p.m.); Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Clerk of Superior Court (Southeast Regional) | 222 E Javelina Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210. 602-372-5375 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (the Clerk's page says 8 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment only) | Listed as on site (the Clerk's page says it doesn't take photos) |
- Sherwood: USPS opened this passport center at its Sherwood Station post office in 2017 [2]. For post offices, the locator says to schedule a passport appointment or view more acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler [3].
- Clerk of the Superior Court: passports are by appointment only, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon–Fri, booked up to 60 days ahead, and the Southeast Regional Court in Mesa is listed as "By appointment only." The Clerk charges a $35 execution fee and $0.50 to photocopy your ID. Pay State Department fees by check or money order; pay the Clerk's fee by cash, card, cashier's check or money order. "We do NOT take photos," so bring your own [5].
- Faster service: the Clerk's passport page lists overnight return delivery at $26.87 plus the $60 expedite fee, $86.87 in total [5].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [4].
See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration
- Mesa office: East Valley, 331 E Coury Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210. The county lists 602-506-6805 and hours of Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Wed 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; arrive by 4 p.m. Other offices are in Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale and Goodyear [9].
- Fees: $20 per certified copy, and $30 for corrections [9].
- Same day: in person, you can often leave with the certificate the same day if your application is eligible. By mail (PO Box 2111, Phoenix, AZ 85001) it takes about a week. VitalChek takes online orders for extra fees [9].
- Who can order (statewide): Arizona is a "closed record" state, so vital records aren't public. For a birth certificate you generally must be 18 or older and be the person named or another eligible applicant, such as a parent named on the certificate [10].
- State office (statewide): the ADHS Bureau of Vital Records charges the same $20 per certificate under A.A.C. R9-19-105. Mail applications take about five business days on average. ADHS sends in-person customers to their county office for same-day service [10].
Marriage licenses: Clerk of the Superior Court
- Fee: $98, by cash, money order, debit or credit card [6].
- Where: Southeast Regional, 222 E Javelina Ave, Mesa 85210, plus Downtown and Northeast Regional in Phoenix and Northwest Regional in Surprise. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are accepted [6].
- Rules: both people must appear with photo ID. The license is issued the same day and is valid for 1 year. An online application is open to Arizona residents only [6].
- Certified copies: $43.50 by mail, or $35.50 if you send a self-addressed stamped envelope [6].
Recorded documents: Maricopa County Recorder
- Where: the Recorder's office is at 301 W Jefferson St, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The nearest recording kiosk to Mesa is at Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Kiosks take credit cards only [8].
- Recording: the standard fee is $30.00 per document, with some exceptions. At the Phoenix office your original is returned right away; by mail, allow 2–4 weeks [8].
- Copies: official copies are $1.00 a page. Certified copies are $1.00 a page plus $3.00 per document [8].
Court records: Clerk of the Superior Court
- In person: the Southeast Regional facility, 222 E Javelina, Mesa, is one of the Clerk's records locations, open Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pay by money order, debit or credit card, or cash; personal checks aren't accepted [7].
- Fees: copies are $0.50 a page, and certifying any document is $35.00. Research fees may apply. You can inspect public records free at the same locations [7].
- Online: the Clerk takes requests through its Online Records Request Form. Its eAccess online records system charges fees [7].
State ID cards: Arizona MVD (statewide)
A standard Arizona ID card is $12, and it's free if you're 65 or older. Some people on SSI may also qualify for a free card. Free cards don't apply to the Travel ID. Apply at any MVD or Authorized Third Party office, starting at AZMVDNow.gov [14]. A Travel ID or driver license, original or renewal, is $25 [14].
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders
USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [16]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- Library Shred Day: Mesa Public Library held a free drive-through Shred Day by ProShred at the Main Library on February 7, 2026, with a limit of 4 standard bankers' boxes [1]. We didn't find an upcoming date.
- The UPS Store: the 1225 W Main St store lists shredding [15]. We didn't find its price.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Where can I get a birth certificate in Mesa?
At the Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration's East Valley office, 331 E Coury Ave. It's $20 a copy, often the same day if your application is eligible [9].
Can I get a marriage license in Mesa?
Yes, at the Clerk of the Superior Court's Southeast Regional facility, 222 E Javelina Ave. It's $98 [6].
What does a notary cost in Arizona?
No more than $10.00 per notarial act, including electronic and remote notarizations (statewide) [11]. Bank of America offers free notary service to its customers [13].
Where can I apply for a passport in Mesa?
The State Department's locator lists the Sherwood Passport Center post office and the Clerk of the Superior Court's Southeast Regional facility [3]. The Clerk works by appointment only [5].
Where can I record a deed near Mesa?
At the Recorder's Phoenix office or a recording kiosk; the nearest kiosk is at Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert. Recording is $30.00 per document [8].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.
- Mesa Public Library, "Shred Day" event page (with library hours and locations): events.mesalibrary.org/event/copy-shred-day-167119 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Mesa Post Office's new passport center offers convenient one-stop location" (news release, May 23, 2017): about.usps.com/news/state-releases/az/2017/az_2017_0523.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Arizona): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court, "Passports": clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/records/marriage-licenses-passports/passports (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court, "Marriage Licenses": clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/records/marriage-licenses-passports/marriage-licenses (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court, "Obtaining Records" and "Filing Fees": clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/records/obtaining-records, clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/services/filings/filing-fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Maricopa County Recorder, "FAQs" and "Locations and Hours": recorder.maricopa.gov/information/faqs.html, recorder.maricopa.gov/information/locations-and-hours.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Maricopa County, Office of Vital Registration, "Vital Records", "Order a Birth or Death Certificate" and "Frequently Asked Questions": maricopa.gov/2770/Vital-Records, maricopa.gov/5995/Order-a-Birth-or-Death-Certificate, maricopa.gov/1327/Frequently-Asked-Questions (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Vital Records, "Fee Schedule", "Who Can Obtain" and "Apply": azdhs.gov/director/vital-records/index.php#fee-schedule, azdhs.gov/director/vital-records/index.php#birth-certificates-who-can-obtain, azdhs.gov/director/vital-records/index.php#birth-certificates-apply (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Arizona Secretary of State, "Notary" and "Remote & eNotary": azsos.gov/business/notary-public, azsos.gov/business/notary-public/remote-enotary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-316, "Fees": azleg.gov/ars/41/00316.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Bank of America, "Notary Services": bankofamerica.com/signature-services/notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Arizona Department of Transportation, MVD, "ID Card" and "Driver License Fees": azdot.gov/mvd/services/driver-license-ID/id-card, azdot.gov/mvd/services/driver-services/driver-license-information/fees-driver-license (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store #3110, 1225 W Main St, Mesa, AZ: locations.theupsstore.com/az/mesa/1225-w-main-st (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Arizona Secretary of State, "Arizona Notary Public Reference Manual" (October 2026, PDF; fee rules on p. 24): azsos.gov/sites/default/files/docs/Notary-Manual-Oct-2026.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Mesa Public Library, "Computers & More at the Library", "Library Fines and Fees" and "Hours and Locations": mesalibrary.org/about/services/computers-more-at-the-library, mesalibrary.org/about/library-guidelines/library-fines-and-fees, mesalibrary.org/about/hours-and-locations (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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