Santa Cruz County Probate Document Lookup

Santa Cruz County probate court records are maintained at the Superior Court in Nogales. This southern Arizona county borders Mexico and has a large Spanish-speaking population. The Clerk of the Superior Court serves as the county's Probate Registrar. The office handles all probate filings including estate cases, guardianships, and conservatorships. Spanish translation services are available onsite to help non-English speakers.

Santa Cruz County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of the Superior Court handles all probate matters in Santa Cruz County. The office is at 2160 N. Congress Drive, Suite 2200, Nogales, AZ 85621. Mail goes to P.O. Box 1265, Nogales, AZ 85628.

Call the Clerk at (520) 375-7700 or Superior Court at (520) 375-7730. Fax is (520) 375-8067. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Santa Cruz County Probate Forms

Santa Cruz County uses Maricopa Superior Court forms for probate filings. You must change the court name from Maricopa to Santa Cruz before filing. The Superior Court page has self-service resources.

All forms and information must be filed in English. Spanish translators are available onsite to help you understand the forms and procedures, but the documents themselves must be in English. This is a statewide requirement under Arizona law.

Santa Cruz County Fee Assistance

Fee waivers are available for those who cannot afford filing costs. The AZ Court Help page has information about fee assistance in Santa Cruz County.

To request a fee waiver, complete the application and provide proof of your financial situation. The court will review your request and decide if you qualify. Staff can help you find the waiver forms.

Filing Probate in Santa Cruz County

To file probate in Santa Cruz County, gather your documents and visit the clerk's office in Nogales. Bring the original will if one exists, death certificate, asset information, and completed forms. All documents must be in English. The filing fee is due when you submit your documents.

Arizona requires probate to begin within two years of death. Small estates may avoid full probate using an affidavit. Personal property under $200,000 can transfer 30 days after death. Real property under $300,000 can transfer six months after death using an affidavit filed with the court.

Non-licensed fiduciaries must complete training before serving. This includes family members appointed as personal representative, guardian, or conservator. Complete the online training through the Arizona Judicial Branch and file the declaration with your case.

Note: Spanish translation help is available at the courthouse, but all filed documents must be in English.

Nearby Counties

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