Yavapai County Probate Court Records

Yavapai County probate court records are maintained by the Superior Court with offices in Prescott and Camp Verde. This central Arizona county processes estate cases, guardianships, and conservatorships for residents of Prescott, Prescott Valley, and surrounding communities. The Clerk of the Superior Court keeps all probate files. Donna McQuality serves as clerk. The county offers dedicated probate specialists at both locations to help with filings and questions.

Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court

The Yavapai County Clerk handles all probate filings and record requests. Two courthouse locations serve the county. Both offices have probate specialists who can answer questions about procedures and forms.

The Prescott office is at Yavapai County Courthouse, 120 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303. Call (928) 771-3312 for general inquiries. Fax is (928) 771-3111. The Probate Specialist in Prescott can be reached at (928) 777-7949 or email YavapaiProbateSpecialist@courts.az.gov.

The Camp Verde office is at 2840 N. Commonwealth Drive, Camp Verde, AZ 86322. Phone is (928) 567-7741. Fax is (928) 567-7720. The Verde Valley Probate Specialist is at (928) 554-8536. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM except holidays.

Yavapai County Probate E-Filing

Yavapai County offers electronic filing for probate matters through the eFileAZ system. Visit the e-filing information page for details on what documents you can submit online.

Case-initiating documents and original wills cannot be e-filed under Arizona law. You must file these on paper at the clerk's office. After your case is open, subsequent filings may be submitted through eFileAZ. Attorneys are required to use e-filing for most documents.

The state's Public Access portal lets you search for Yavapai County probate cases online. You can find basic case information by name or case number at no cost.

Yavapai County Probate Fees

The fee schedules page lists current costs for probate filings. Fees are the same at both the Prescott and Camp Verde offices.

Contact the clerk's office to verify current filing fees before submitting your documents. Copy fees and certification costs follow standard county rates. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify based on income.

The court accepts various payment methods. If you cannot afford the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application. You will need to provide proof of your financial situation.

Filing Probate in Yavapai County

To start a probate case in Yavapai County, bring your completed forms, the original will if one exists, the filing fee, and copies for yourself. Staff will review your filing for completeness. They cannot give legal advice but can tell you if something is missing.

Arizona has a two-year time limit for probate filings. You must start the case within two years of the death. Small estates under $200,000 in personal property or $300,000 in real property may qualify for simplified procedures using an affidavit instead of full probate.

Fiduciary training is required for anyone serving as personal representative, guardian, or conservator who is not a licensed professional. Complete the online training through the Arizona Judicial Branch website and file the declaration with your case documents.

Cities in Yavapai County

Yavapai County cities file probate cases at the Superior Court in Prescott or Camp Verde. Choose the location most convenient for you.

Nearby Counties

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