Santa Cruz County Deed of Trust Form

Last validated April 8, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Santa Cruz County Deed of Trust Form

Santa Cruz County Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 4/8/2026
Santa Cruz County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Santa Cruz County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/9/2026
Santa Cruz County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust

Santa Cruz County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/5/2026
Santa Cruz County Promissory Note Form

Santa Cruz County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust. Can be used for traditional installments or balloon payment.

Document Last Validated 3/24/2026
Santa Cruz County Promissory Note Guidelines

Santa Cruz County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/23/2026
Santa Cruz County Completed Example of the Promissory Note

Santa Cruz County Completed Example of the Promissory Note

This Arizona Promissory Note is filled in and highlighted, showing how the guideline information, can be interpreted into the document.

Document Last Validated 3/18/2026
Santa Cruz County Subordination Clauses

Santa Cruz County Subordination Clauses

Used to place priority on claim of debt. Included are 4 clauses for unique situations. If needed, add to D.O.T. as an addendum or rider.

Document Last Validated 3/17/2026
Santa Cruz County Annual Accounting Statement

Santa Cruz County Annual Accounting Statement

Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.

Document Last Validated 4/1/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Santa Cruz County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder's Office

Address:
2150 N Congress Dr, Suite 101
Nogales, Arizona 85621

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: 520-375-7990

Recording Tips for Santa Cruz County:
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Santa Cruz County

Properties in any of these areas use Santa Cruz County forms:

  • Amado
  • Elgin
  • Nogales
  • Patagonia
  • Rio Rico
  • Sonoita
  • Tubac
  • Tumacacori

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Santa Cruz County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Santa Cruz County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Santa Cruz County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Santa Cruz County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Santa Cruz County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Santa Cruz County?

Recording fees in Santa Cruz County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 520-375-7990 for current fees.

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In Arizona, a Deed of Trust is the most commonly used instrument to secure a loan. Foreclosure can be done non-judicially, saving time and expense. This process is called a Trustee Sale.
There are three parties in this Deed of Trust:
1- The Trustor (Borrower)
2- Beneficiary (Lender) and a
3- Trustee (Neutral Third Party)
Basic Concept. The Trustor (Borrower) conveys property title to a Trustee (Neutral Party). A Trustee or beneficiary can take an action against any person for damages such as but not limited to:
(1. Physical abuse to or destruction of the trust property, or any portion thereof.)
(2. Waste.)
(3. Impairment of the security provided by the trust deed.) 33-806

This Deed of Trust states:
Trustor (Borrower) shall take reasonable care of the Subject Real Property and the buildings thereon and shall maintain them in good repair and condition as at the original date of this Deed of Trust, ordinary depreciation excepted.

Right to Inspect Subject Real Property. At all convenient and reasonable times, upon prior notice to Trustor, Beneficiary or Trustee shall have the right and license to go on and into the Subject Real Property to inspect it in order to determine whether the provisions of the Deed of Trust are being kept and performed.

Event of Default. Each of the following shall be considered an event of default of this Deed of Trust:
a. The failure of Trustor to make any payment due hereunder or under the Note on or before the due date thereof;
b. The failure of Trustor to perform any duty required by this Deed of Trust or the Note.
c. The sale or attempted sale of the Subject Real Property by Trustor without the prior written consent of Beneficiary;
d. Encumbrance of the Subject Real Property whether voluntary or involuntary by any lien or deed of trust without the prior written consent of Beneficiary;
e. Unless approved by Trustee in writing any Lease or attempted lease or rental of the Subject Real Property that is inconsistent with Trustor's use and occupancy of the Subject Real Property as Trustor's principal residence. (Add 1-4 Rider for Rental Property)
f. The removal or attempted removal by Trustor of any property included in the Subject Real Property without the consent of Beneficiary;
g Abandonment of the Subject Real Property by Trustor;
h. The filing, execution or occurrence of:
1- A petition in bankruptcy by or against Trustor;
2- Adjunction of Trustor as a bankrupt or insolvent, or insolvency in the bankruptcy equity sense.

This Deed of Trust has stringent default terms and conditions, mostly used by investors or parties selling and financing a real property. Can be used for Condominiums and Rental property.

(Arizona Deed of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, completed example, promissory note form, guide, completed example, subordination clause forms, and annual accounting statement form)

Important: Your property must be located in Santa Cruz County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Santa Cruz County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Santa Cruz County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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