If you need a record for legal purposes, such as establishing age for Social Security, you must obtain a certified copy from the Office of Vital Records. Our Division can only certify that copies are from microfilm held by the Division. If you need extensive help, you may wish to check with the Arizona Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. The Arizona History and Archives Division is located on the third floor of the old Capitol building at 1700 West Washington. Free parking is available just east of 17th Avenue or west of 18th Avenue.
Disabled parking is available in both areas.
The Genealogical Research Center within the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records holds the second largest genealogy collection in the state. The Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott is dedicated to the lands and peoples of Central Arizona. Their web site lists many genealogical resources. The Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board consists of individuals and societies throughout Arizona. Its website contains a calendar of genealogical events, projects and other information about genealogy in Arizona.