Search Coconino County Probate Records

Coconino County probate court records are maintained by the Superior Court in Flagstaff. This northern Arizona county is the largest by area in the state, covering over 18,000 square miles. The Clerk of the Superior Court handles all probate filings including estate cases, guardianships, conservatorships, and adoptions. Valerie Wyant serves as clerk. The court offers e-filing, eAccess, and Public Access options for searching records.

Coconino County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of the Superior Court processes all probate matters in Coconino County. The office is at 200 N. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Call (928) 679-7600 for general inquiries. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The clerk's office is the first stop for starting any Superior Court case. Services include initiating civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, adoption, and domestic relations matters. Staff can help you find forms and explain filing procedures but cannot give legal advice.

Payment methods include cash, cashier's checks, money orders, and Arizona law firm business checks for attorneys. There is an ATM on site. Phone payments are accepted at (928) 326-8761, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Coconino County Superior Court

The Superior Court handles all probate cases in Coconino County. This includes estate administration, guardianship appointments, conservatorship matters, and will filings. Judges hear formal probate cases that involve disputes or complex issues.

Informal probate is handled by the Probate Registrar without a hearing when there is no contest. This speeds up the process for straightforward estates. Both formal and informal proceedings create court records that become part of the public file.

Search Coconino County Probate Cases Online

You have several ways to search for probate records in Coconino County. The Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access portal covers Coconino County cases. Search by name or case number at no charge. This shows basic case information like filing dates and hearing schedules.

The eAccess portal provides access to case documents for a fee. Documents cost $10 each to view. You can preview the first page free. Note that probate records may have limited availability online due to privacy rules. Contact the clerk for records not available through these systems.

E-filing is available through eFileAZ for some documents. Case-initiating filings and original wills must be submitted on paper. After your case opens, you may e-file subsequent documents.

Filing Probate in Coconino County

To file a probate case in Coconino County, visit the clerk's office in Flagstaff. Bring the original will if one exists, completed forms, and the filing fee. Staff will check your documents for completeness. Make copies before filing since the court keeps the original will permanently.

Arizona requires probate to start within two years of death in most cases. Small estates may avoid full probate using an affidavit. Personal property under $200,000 qualifies 30 days after death. Real property under $300,000 qualifies six months after death.

Anyone serving as personal representative, guardian, or conservator must complete fiduciary training unless they are a licensed professional. The Arizona Judicial Branch website has approved training programs. File the training declaration with your case documents.

Note: Bring identification when filing. The clerk may ask to verify your identity for certain filings.

Cities in Coconino County

Residents of Coconino County cities file probate cases at the Superior Court in Flagstaff.

Nearby Counties

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