The ADWR Imaged Records Database consists of:

ADWR offers imaged records which includes many documents and records available for viewing in electronic format. 

• Well Registry (Files that begin with the prefix ‘55’)
   
• Statement of Claimant / Adjudication Files (Files that begin with the prefix ‘39’)
   
• Surface Water Files (Files that begin with the prefixes ‘33’, ‘36’, ‘38’, ‘3R’, ‘45’, ‘46’, ‘4A’, ‘BB’)
   
• Groundwater Authority Files (Files that begin with the prefixes ‘56’, ‘57’, ‘58’, ‘59’, ‘60’, ‘61’, ‘62’, ‘70’, ‘71’, ‘73’, ‘74’ )  

• Much more…..Logon to see what’s new.

What do I need to access Imaged Records?

• A Windows operating system. The Imaging System is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

• Use a supported Web Browser – Microsoft Internet Explorer is supported. Netscape and Firefox are not supported.
  
  
• JavaScript must be enabled. Click here to test.

• A free PowerWeb ActiveX viewer plug-in must be downloaded and installed to view the images.
  

  Click here to download and install the Fortis PowerWeb ActiveX plug-in.

         Note:  For those clients using Windows Vista or Windows 7, please Click here to view special

         instructions for the download.

• If you are searching for a well registration, you must have the well registration number or the cadastral location (legal description). If you only have an address or parcel number, contact your county assessor’s office to get the legal description. Many of the counties have websites where you can do this yourself.

        Click here to see how to enter a cadastral location.

        Click here to log into the Imaged Records.

• Note: If you receive the message "Number of licenses has been Exceeded" when logging into the imaged records, please be patient and try again in a short time. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any questions please contact:

Marty Lewis at 602-771-8637 or Susan Montoya at 602-771-8636 or toll free in Arizona at 1-800-352-8488.

Other ADWR Public Records

For other ways to obtain ADWR public records and information, please visit our Information Services section.

You can search the ADWR Water Resource Data to find wells using the Well Registry Number, Owner Name Search and Location search (Cadastral, Basin, or Subbasin). The well registry database, Online Well Registry Data (Wells 55) which is a collection of all the registered wells in Arizona.

Imaged Records Disclaimer

"The ADWR Imaged Records Database is for informational purposes only.  The Imaged Records have NOT been verified for accuracy or completeness of content.  Imaged Records are NOT to be considered official copies of Arizona Department of Water Resources' public records or files. Users are encouraged to contact the Department Information Services Unit if you need official copies of any Department records or files."