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Arizona legal documents and rules

Create documents for Arizona and check the Arizona rules behind them. Every rule below links to the statute or official source we checked.

Arizona rules at a glance

The statewide rules we verified for Arizona, last checked October 2026. Local ordinances can add to them.

Security deposit limit
1.5 months' rent
Deposit return deadline
14 days
Interest on deposits
Not required by state law
Notice before landlord entry
48 hours

Arizona caps security deposits at one and one-half months' rent, requires an itemized return within 14 business days after move-out and tenant demand, and requires two days' notice before landlord entry.

Witnesses
2 witnesses
Self-proving affidavit
Allowed
Handwritten (holographic) wills
Recognized

An Arizona will must be signed by the testator and at least two witnesses, can be made self-proved before a notary, and a holographic will is valid if the signature and material provisions are in the testator's handwriting.

Notarization
Required
Witnesses
1 witness
Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Not adopted

Arizona requires a financial power of attorney to be signed by the principal, witnessed by one adult who is not the agent, the agent's spouse or children, or the notary, and acknowledged before a notary public.

Notary acknowledgment
Required to record
Witnesses
None
Transfer tax
No state tax

An Arizona deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary or other authorized officer, no witnesses are required, and the state constitution bars new real estate transfer taxes.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.