DR Standards
DR Standards
After scanning your PDF or Group 4 Tiff document you will create a user defined order
number. Your order number may contain up to 20 characters, alpha or numeric or a
combination of both. It cannot contain spaces or special characters.
Once you have created your user defined order number you will now provide us with a file
arrangement (the order a file needs to be named):
Example: AbC123-3-1-1--.pdf
You have now completed the steps for naming a single file and you are ready to upload or
send your file to be recorded.
TIPS: A file name can only be used once, unless it is being re-recorded.
Each document associated with this order must be scanned separately and be given the
same order number. Example: if you have a 3 documents associated with each other and
must be recorded sequentially; Power of Attorney, Special Warranty Deed and Deed of
Trust. Each document will be scanned separately and named accordingly:
An Affidavit of Property Value will always accompany a deed. The deed and affidavit will be
scanned separately and be given the same order number. The only difference is the
affidavit will contain a “Y” within the naming convention, telling us it is an affidavit of property
value- this is the only document that will contain a “Y”
Example:
You have now completed the steps for naming an order that contains an affidavit of property
value and you are ready to upload or send your files to be recorded.
When submitting a digital re-recording and it’s the first document in the group you MUST set
the addendum flag. If the re-recording falls within the group you may use a new order
number in which case none of the documents will be flagged with the re-recording
addendum. Or you may use the original order number and flag ALL of the documents with
the re-recording addendum.
If the original order number 12345 was used you will repeat this order number when re-
recording. The only difference is you will utilize “A” at the end of your naming convention
telling us this is a re-recording. If needing to re-record a second or third time you will use B,
C and so on.
Example:
AbC123-12-1-1--A (Deed of Trust re-recording) document contains 12 pages, only 1
document associated with the order, first order in the sequence, “A” because you are re-
recording this document.
Group Examples:
If your 3rd document in the order is a re-recording you have the option to not set the
addendum.
AbC123-2-4-1--
AbC123-1-4-2-Y-
AbC123-1-4-3--
AbC123-15-4-4--
OR you have the option to set ALL of them with the re-recording addendum. (Even if they
are not all re-recordings)
AbC123-2-4-1--A
AbC123-1-4-2-Y-A
AbC123-1-4-3--A
AbC123-15-4-4--A
TIPS: All re-recordings must include a cover sheet stating the reason for re-recording. It must be an
original recorded document, which contains the affixed recording information or a certified copy.
Note: A.R.S. 11-480, Requirements for Form of Instruments applies to all documents.
You are responsible for printing and applying the labels to the correct documents in a timely
manner.
Labels may be printed on mailing type labels.
Label sizes; your label can be no smaller than 1” x 2 5/8” and your label can be no larger
than 2” x 4” but it can be any size in between.
If not using dedicated digital recording software, your IT staff should be able to set you up to
print the label text (.txt) files we provide on standard printers, using a “mail merge” type
program to add the additional information as show below.
Providing the .txt file is the extent of our responsibility in labeling the documents.
PLEASE PRINT LABELS THAT WILL BE LEGIBLE WHEN COPIED OR SCANNED!
Official Records Of
Maricopa County Recorder
Stephen Richer
Electronic Recording
Label Examples
Example of a deed with an affidavit of property value associates with the package.
Official Records Of
Maricopa County Recorder
Stephen Richer
20120123456 01/01/2012 12:00
Electronic Recording
AbC123-1-2-1--
Official Records of
Maricopa County Recorder
Stephen Richer
20120123456 01/01/2012 12:00
Electronic Recording
AbC123-1-2-2-Y-
Example of a re-recorded label; the difference will be the A at the end of the naming
convention.
Official Records of
Maricopa County Recorder
Stephen Richer
20120123456 01/01/2012 12:00
Electronic Recording
AbC123-10-1-1--A