Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, 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.
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Which offices serve Phoenix: the City of Phoenix runs Phoenix Public Library. Maricopa County is a separate government with three offices you may need. The Maricopa County Recorder at 301 W Jefferson St records documents and sells copies [8]. The Clerk of the Superior Court issues marriage licenses, accepts passport applications and copies court records [5][6][7]. Birth and death certificates come from the county Office of Vital Registration or the state Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of Vital Records [9][10].
Short version: library prints and copies are 20¢ a page in black and white and 40¢ in color [1]. 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 [9][10]. Recording most documents is $30 [8].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Phoenix Public Library
- Printing and copies: 20 cents per black-and-white page and 40 cents per color page. South Mountain Community Library charges 10 cents and 50 cents [1].
- Paying: credit card or cash ($1 and $5 bills and coins). Card readers may place a temporary $5 pre-authorization hold that drops off once the sale is confirmed [1].
- Scan and fax: the library says you can print, scan, copy and fax, and posts how-to videos for each. We didn't find a fax or scan price on its pages [1].
- Mobile printing: send a print job from your own device to any of the 17 library locations. Allow at least 30 minutes before pickup [2].
- Computers: free to library card holders, up to 1 hour a day on a reserved PC. Any Maricopa County resident can get a free Phoenix Public Library card [1].
- Burton Barr Central Library: 1221 N. Central Ave., 85004. A fire suppression replacement project runs through the rest of 2026. The library stays open, but services move around, and the 1st floor has been closed since June 1 [2].
The UPS Store
The UPS Store #5750, 125 N 2nd St, Phoenix, (602) 251-0135, lists printing and copying, fax (send and receive), notary, fingerprinting and shredding. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m., closed Sunday [15]. We didn't find prices on the store's page.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Phoenix
- Library: we didn't find a notary service on the Phoenix Public Library pages we checked [1].
- The UPS Store: the 125 N 2nd 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" [18]. 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 Phoenix branches offer it. For other banks, see free notary options.
Passports in Phoenix
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists eleven Phoenix facilities [3]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours (locator) | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Superior Court (Downtown) | 601 W Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003. 602-372-5375 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Listed as on site (the Clerk's page says it doesn't take photos) |
| Clerk of Superior Court (Northeast Regional) | 18380 N 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032. 602-372-5375 | Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–2 p.m.); Wed 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Listed as on site (the Clerk's page says it doesn't take photos) |
| ASU Passport Acceptance Office, Downtown Campus | 411 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004. 480-727-7373 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment only | Listed as on site |
| Phoenix Main Post Office | 4949 E Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85026. 602-225-5426 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.); Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed 1:30–2 p.m.) | Listed as on site |
| Downtown Station | 522 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004. 602-253-5045 | Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Phoenix Capitol Station | 2 S. 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009. 602-484-0719 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.) | Listed as on site |
| Rio Salado Post Office | 1441 E Buckeye Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85034. 602-223-3216 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Maryvale Station Post Office | 4415 N Maryvale Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85031. 623-848-2821 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–noon | Listed as on site |
| Shaw Butte Post Office | 12208 N 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029. 602-331-4284 | Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Ahwatukee Post Office | 11010 S 51st St., Phoenix, AZ 85044. 480-496-0736 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Daisy Mountain Post Office | 44047 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85087. 623-551-1751 | Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (closed 1:30–2:30 p.m.); Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Listed as on site Mon–Fri; not listed Sat |
- Clerk of the Superior Court: passports are by appointment only, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon–Fri, booked up to 60 days ahead. 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 appointments: for post offices, the locator says to schedule a passport appointment or view more acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler [3].
- 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
- Phoenix office: 1645 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006, 602-506-6805. Open 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 county offices are in Mesa, 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: Downtown, 601 W Jackson St, Phoenix 85003, and Northeast Regional, 18380 N 40th St, Phoenix 85032, plus offices in Surprise and Mesa. 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: 301 W Jefferson St, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003, 602-506-3535. Open Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; no appointment needed. In person, your original is returned right away; by mail, allow 2–4 weeks [8].
- Recording: the standard fee is $30.00 per document, with some exceptions. In person you can pay by cash, card or check; by mail, by check, cashier's check or money order. Recording kiosks take credit cards only [8].
- Copies: official copies are $1.00 a page. Certified copies are $1.00 a page plus $3.00 per document. Search and order through the Recorded Document Search [8].
Court records: Clerk of the Superior Court
- In person: Customer Service Center, 601 W. Jackson, Phoenix 85003, or Northeast Regional Court Center, 18380 N. 40th St., Suite 120, 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
- Free event: Keep Phoenix Beautiful's I Recycle PHX event is November 7, 2026, 7–11:30 a.m., at American Family Fields (enter on North 51st Avenue at Whitton Avenue). It takes up to 5 banker boxes of sensitive documents for free, shredded off site. It's a drive-through event, free for all Maricopa County residents. The next listed date is January 9, 2027, at Christown Spectrum Mall [17].
- City event calendar: the City of Phoenix Public Works calendar lists these I Recycle PHX events, where "You can bring documents for shredding, plastic bags, old electronics, clothing, bikes, gardening supplies, and more" [19]:
- November 7, 2026, 7–11:30 a.m., American Family Fields. Enter the parking lot on North 51st Avenue, between Osborn and Indian School Road.
- January 9, 2027, 7–11:30 a.m., Christown Spectrum Mall. Enter off Montebello Avenue and head to the parking lot east of Target.
- February 13, 2027, 7–11:30 a.m., Pecos Park. Enter off 48th Street, west of the Community Center.
- March 13, 2027, Happy Valley Towne Center. The page header says 7:30–11:30 a.m., but the event text says 7 to 11:30, so check the event page before you go. Enter off Happy Valley Road, west of Walmart.
- April 3, 2027, 7–11:30 a.m., Desert Ridge Marketplace. Enter from Deer Valley Road onto E City N Dr and head to the parking lot east of AMC Theatres.
- The UPS Store: the 125 N 2nd St store lists shredding [15]. We didn't find its price.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
How much is printing at the Phoenix library?
20 cents per black-and-white page and 40 cents per color page, for prints or copies. South Mountain Community Library charges 10 cents and 50 cents [1].
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 Phoenix?
The State Department's locator lists eleven Phoenix facilities, including the Clerk of the Superior Court at 601 W Jackson St. and the Downtown Station post office at 522 N Central Ave. [3]. The Clerk works by appointment only [5].
Can I get a birth certificate the same day in Phoenix?
Often, yes. The Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration at 1645 E Roosevelt St says eligible in-person applications can be filled the same day. It's $20 a copy [9].
Where do I get a marriage license in Phoenix?
From the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court, at 601 W Jackson St or 18380 N 40th St. It's $98 [6].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.
- Phoenix Public Library, "Printing Scanning and Faxing" and "Computer Access & Print Pricing": phoenixpubliclibrary.org/pac/about-your-computer-session/printing-scanning-and-faxing, phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/computers-internet/computer-access-print-pricing (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Phoenix Public Library, "Burton Barr" (with mobile printing and library updates): phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burton-barr (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": recorder.maricopa.gov/information/faqs.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 #5750, 125 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ: locations.theupsstore.com/az/phoenix/125-n-2nd-st (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Keep Phoenix Beautiful, "I Recycle PHX" events: keepphxbeautiful.org/i-recycle-phoenix (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)
- City of Phoenix Public Works, "I Recycle PHX" event pages, phoenix.gov/calendar/public-works-events: Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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