Santa Cruz County was created on March 15, 1899 and was formed from parts of Cochise and Pima Counties. The county seat is Nogales. Santa Cruz County was named for Santa Cruz River, a small river that flows through Arizona.
Counties adjacent to Santa Cruz County are Pima County (west, north), Cochise County (east), Nogales, Sonora, Mexico (south), Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico (south), Sáric, Sonora, Mexico (southwest).
Cities include Nogales. Towns Include Patagonia . Unincorporated Communities include Arivaca, Ruby, Sasabe.
The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.co.santa-cruz.az.us/ .
Santa Cruz County Census Records - Federal Population Schedules that exist for Santa Cruz County, Arizona are 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930.
Search Arizona Historical Records - Databases include Court, Land, Wills & Financial Records; Birth, Marriage & Death Records; Voter Lists & Census Records; Immigration & Emigration Records; Obituary Records; Military Records; Family Tree Records; Pictures; Stories, Memories & Histories; Directories & Member Lists and much more....
Santa Cruz County Court Records - Please call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information.
Santa Cruz County Clerk of Circuit Court has Court Records from 1912, Marriage and Divorce Records from 1899 and Probate Records from 1899 and is located at 2150 North Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621; (520) 375-7700 .
County Court Clerks issue marriage licenses, maintain marriage and divorce records, civil, domestic, criminal, juvenile and probate records, Notary Public Bonds and Commissions, and any other duties that the presiding judge may prescribe.
Santa Cruz County Recorder has Land Records from 1864 and is located at 2150 N Congress Dr., Suite 101, Nogales, Az 85621; (520) 375-7990 .
The County Recorder has two principle duties. The first duty of the County Recorder is to record documents, as required by law, to be public record. Instruments recorded include real estate transactions, mortgages, deed of trust, family trusts, personal property, tax liens, mining locations, subdivision plats, records of survey, military discharges, official appointments of office, and other documents required to be made of public record. The second major duty concerns elections since the County Recorder is also the registrar of voters for the county. This involves maintaining the county register, conducting early voting, verifying petition signatures, lists for political parties and candidates, and jury lists.
Santa Cruz County Assessor has Tax Records and is located at 2150 N Congress Dr., Nogales, AZ 85621; (520) 375-7800 .
The County Assessor’s Office has the statutory duty to locate, identify and value all taxable property in the county’s jurisdiction. The Assessor’s office maintains ownership of certain files, provides public services, value all land, improvements, and personal property annually, maps all parcels and maintains all tax authorities (area and boundaries). The utilization of recorded documents, deeds, plat maps and sub-divisions are among the tools used by the Assessor’s Office to accomplish several of these tasks.
Santa Cruz County Vital Records Office has Birth and Death Records from 1903 and is located at ?? .
For Birth and Deaths occuring before 2007 contact the Arizona Bureau of Public Health Statistics, Office of Vital Records. See the Vital Records page for more information. You can Order Electronically Online to obtain a certified copy of a birth, marriage, death or divorce record with a credit or debit card and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering from Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!
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Below is a list of online resources for Santa Cruz County Family Trees, web forums and other type information dealing with this county.
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Santa Cruz County Family Histroy Site Links - The use of published genealogies, electronic files containing genealogical lineage, and other compiled sources can be of tremendous value to a researcher. When view family trees online or not, be sure to only take the info at face value and always follow up with your own sources or verify the ones they provide.
Santa Cruz County Court, Probate, Land, Immigration, and Tax Record Links - Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information.
Santa Cruz County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Record Links - Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Santa Cruz County Census Record Links - Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable
Santa Cruz County Military Record Links - Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.
Santa Cruz County Church Links
Santa Cruz County Cemetery Links - Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.
Santa Cruz County Map & Atlas Links
Santa Cruz County General Genealogy Links