Estate Planning for Yuma County, Arizona Property Owners
For most Yuma County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.
For a Yuma County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Superior Court. The two tools that keep a Yuma County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.
Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Yuma County
A beneficiary deed lets an owner name a beneficiary who receives Yuma County property automatically at death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Recorderduring the owner’s lifetime and can be revoked any time.
Where to Record Property Documents
Deeds and other real property documents for Yuma County are recorded with the County Recorder at 298 S. Main Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. Phone: 928-373-6020. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Recording costs $30 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons under Arizona law can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Recorder before submitting.
Yuma County accepts e-recording through Simplifile / CSC / eRecording Partners Network / Indecomm / Data Services Inc.. E-recording available via five vendors: Simplifile, CSC eRecording Solutions, eRecording Partners Network (ePN), Indecomm Global Services, and Data Services Inc. (DSI Pro).
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Yuma County
Address
298 S. Main StreetYuma, AZ 85364
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
E-recording
Available via Simplifile / CSC / eRecording Partners Network / Indecomm / Data Services Inc.
Recording fees
| Base recording fee | $30 |
| DOR 82162 Affidavit of Property Valuesales_and_transfers_for_considerationRequired by ARS 11-1133 for deeds evidencing a transfer of title for consideration. Exempt for TOD/beneficiary deeds (no consideration at recording). The affidavit itself has no separate filing fee but must accompany the deed. | $0 |
| Real Estate Transfer Feesales_and_transfers_for_considerationARS 11-1131 requires a $2 fee for deeds/contracts relating to sale or transfer of real property. Exempt for instruments listed in ARS 11-1134, including quitclaim deeds for no consideration. TOD/beneficiary deeds are likely exempt as no consideration is exchanged at recording. | $2 |
Flat fee of $30 per instrument regardless of page count. Government-party recordings are $15 per instrument. Certified copies: $1 per page plus $3 for certificate and seal (ARS 11-475).
ARS 11-475; ARS 11-467
Transfer tax
None. Arizona does not impose a state real estate transfer tax.. Transfer-on-death deeds are generally exempt (Arizona has no state real estate transfer tax. The $2 real estate transfer fee (ARS 11-1131) applies only to sales/transfers for consideration. TOD/beneficiary deeds involve no consideration at recording.). No Arizona county or municipality imposes a local real estate transfer tax.
Main recorder office and contact address is 298 S. Main Street; in-person document recording is conducted at 102 S. Main Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. Voter Registration: 928-373-6034.
Verified June 3, 2026 · Source
A Living Trust Covers More Than One Deed
A transfer-on-death deed moves a single property. A revocable living trust holds the home, bank and investment accounts, and other assets together, so the whole estate skips the Superior Court — not just the house. For a Yuma County family with more than one major asset, the trust is usually the cleaner plan.
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Legal Sources
- ARS 11-475; ARS 11-467
Data sourced from Arizona statutes and official state code. How we research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deeds and other real property documents for Yuma County are recorded with the County Recorder at 298 S. Main Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. Call 928-373-6020 to confirm current recording procedures.
Recording a deed in Yuma County costs $30 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Page count, required cover sheets, and any local transfer tax can change the final total.
Yuma County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile / CSC / eRecording Partners Network / Indecomm / Data Services Inc.. E-recording available via five vendors: Simplifile, CSC eRecording Solutions, eRecording Partners Network (ePN), Indecomm Global Services, and Data Services Inc. (DSI Pro). Paper recording by mail or in person is also accepted.
The County Recorder is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Reach the office at 928-373-6020. Confirm whether walk-in or mail-in recording is preferred before you go.
Yes. Deeds recorded in Arizona must be signed in front of a notary before the County Recorder will accept them. A transfer-on-death deed follows the same execution rules — see the Yuma County signing requirements.
A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed names a beneficiary who receives the property automatically when the owner dies, without probate. The deed is recorded with the County Recorderduring the owner’s lifetime. Start one with the Arizona TOD deed form.
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