Cochise County Probate Court Records

Cochise County probate court records are maintained by the Superior Court with offices in Bisbee and Sierra Vista. This southeastern Arizona county borders Mexico. The Clerk of the Superior Court serves as the Probate Registrar and Jury Commissioner. Amy J. Hunley is the clerk. Records from 1881 to the present include marriage licenses, wills, probate cases, civil cases, and criminal cases.

Cochise County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of the Superior Court handles all probate matters in Cochise County. Two office locations serve the county.

The Bisbee office is at 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Mail goes to P.O. Box CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Call (520) 432-8600. Fax is (520) 432-4850. This is the main office and county seat location.

The Sierra Vista office is at 100 Colonia De Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Phone is (520) 803-3060. Fax is (520) 458-4148. This location serves the western part of the county and is often more convenient for Sierra Vista residents.

Email the clerk at cochiseclerk@courts.az.gov. The Self Help Center can be reached at selfhelp@cochise.az.gov or (520) 432-8513.

Note: Cochise County does not accept personal checks. Bring cash, money order, or credit card for fees.

How to Request Cochise County Probate Records

Cochise County has some of the lowest copy fees in Arizona at just $0.10 per page. The records request page explains the process for getting copies of court documents.

You can request records in person at either office, by mail, or by email. Provide the case number if you know it, or give names and approximate dates. Staff will search for your records and provide an estimate of copy costs. Certification adds a fee per document.

Available records include probate cases, guardianship matters, civil and criminal files, marriage licenses, and certain naturalization records dating back to February 1881. Historical records provide a rich source for genealogy research.

Cochise County Self-Help Resources

The Self-Help Center assists people who want to handle probate without a lawyer. Staff can point you to the right forms and explain procedures. They cannot give legal advice.

Use statewide forms from the Arizona Judicial Branch for probate filings. Download them from azcourts.gov. Make sure to select Cochise County as your court. Bring completed forms to either office location.

Filing Probate in Cochise County

To file probate in Cochise County, gather your documents including the original will, death certificate, and asset list. Complete the appropriate forms. Bring everything to the Bisbee or Sierra Vista office with your filing fee.

Arizona's two-year deadline applies. You must start probate within two years of death in most cases. Small estates may qualify for simplified transfer by affidavit. Personal property under $200,000 can transfer 30 days after death. Real property under $300,000 can transfer six months after death.

Fiduciary training is required for non-licensed fiduciaries. Complete the online training through the Arizona Judicial Branch website and file the declaration with your case documents.

Nearby Counties

These Arizona counties border Cochise County. Each has its own Superior Court.