How do I complete an Arizona transfer on death deed?
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You're absolutely right that the recording date is typically easy to spot—usually near the county seal at the top or top-right corner, next to a timestamp and an official seal. That’s the date the deed was officially recorded with the County Recorder's Office—exactly what you’ll need for the beneficiary deed form.
Now, the docket and page or sequence number can be confusing, especially in Arizona. Pinal County (and many others in Arizona) have moved away from the old docket/page system and now use a fee number or instrument number instead.
In the document you uploaded, the “fee number” is listed as 2020-011437. That’s what you'll want to use in place of the docket/page or sequence number. It uniquely identifies your recorded deed in Pinal County’s system.
Older documents or those from other counties might still use docket and page, but if those fields are blank—as in your screenshot—it means the county uses the fee number as its primary reference.
Also, the order or escrow number is just for the title company’s internal tracking and shouldn’t be used on your beneficiary deed.
To summarize for your form:
- Recording Date: Use the date shown on the deed (e.g., 2/7/2020)
- Docket/Page/Sequence: Use fee number (e.g., 2020-011437)
- If the form doesn’t accept the fee number directly, you can write “N/A – See Fee Number: 2020-011437” or attach a note.
If the PDF form is strict about formatting, you might find a more updated version that uses modern fields through the Arizona Department of Revenue or the State Bar.
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Where do I find the recording date, docket, and page/sequence number on my warranty deed? I see the recording date with the county, but docket and sequence are not labeled, if they are there.
I understand you're looking for specific information on your deed. Can you confirm if you have checked the top right corner of the document for the docket or sequence number?
There is a date and time and a fee number in the upper right, where the county seal is.
Have you also looked at the bottom of the document near the signatures for any additional information, such as a page number?
There is an order/escrow number.
Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you?
Nothing else that I can see on the document.
Hi there, and welcome to AskaLawyer. My name is Brandon, and I'm an attorney. I'd be happy to help you out today. Where are you located?
Hi. I am in Arizona.
You're absolutely right that the recording date is typically easy to spot—usually near the county seal at the top or top-right corner, next to a timestamp and an official seal. That’s the date the deed was officially recorded with the County Recorder's Office—exactly what you’ll need for the beneficiary deed form.
Now, the docket and page or sequence number can be confusing, especially in Arizona. Pinal County (and many others in Arizona) have moved away from the old docket/page system and now use a fee number or instrument number instead.
In the document you uploaded, the “fee number” is listed as 2020-011437. That’s what you'll want to use in place of the docket/page or sequence number. It uniquely identifies your recorded deed in Pinal County’s system.
Older documents or those from other counties might still use docket and page, but if those fields are blank—as in your screenshot—it means the county uses the fee number as its primary reference.
Also, the order or escrow number is just for the title company’s internal tracking and shouldn’t be used on your beneficiary deed.
To summarize for your form:
- Recording Date: Use the date shown on the deed (e.g., 2/7/2020)
- Docket/Page/Sequence: Use fee number (e.g., 2020-011437)
- If the form doesn’t accept the fee number directly, you can write “N/A – See Fee Number: 2020-011437” or attach a note.
If the PDF form is strict about formatting, you might find a more updated version that uses modern fields through the Arizona Department of Revenue or the State Bar.
Thank you - very helpful. I was on the right path! Also, a couple other quick questions:
- The beneficiary/transfer on death deed asks for a date. Is that the date the deed was completed (i.e., today) or the date it's transferred to the beneficiaries?
- Our younger daughter is getting married later this year. If we record this now, and she changes her last name, will we need to record an updated version?
- Regarding the date question—my apologies—the date on the deed should be filled in later, at the time of transfer (TOD).
- Correct, if she changes her name after recording, you’ll need to record an updated version.
Oh, glad I asked. So no date now, only at TOD. Thanks!
