Tax Liens for Individuals

Release of State Tax Lien

Payment in full with Cash or Certified Funds

Upon receipt of a cashier’s check or certified funds, the Department of Revenue will immediately provide a Notice of Intent to Release State Tax Lien(s). Please allow 2-3 weeks for the full release to post with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and/or Secretary of State.

Phoenix Office

Arizona Department of Revenue
1600 West Monroe
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2650

Arizona Southern Regional Office

Arizona Department of Revenue
400 W Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701

Online Payment

Once a payment has posted online, a letter of Notice of Intent to Release State Tax Lien will be provided within 24 hours to the taxpayer. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the full release to post with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and/or Secretary of State.

Personal Check

Once a personal check has been posted, a Notice of Intent to Release Lien will be provided to the taxpayer within 45 days. Please allow 60 days after making a payment by personal check for the full release to post with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and/or Secretary of State.

Please call the County Recorder’s Office and/or Secretary of State for a copy of Full Release of the State Tax Lien document payment options or instructions on how to record a Certificate of Release document. Taxpayers are responsible for updating their personal records with all other agencies.

Remember to include a self-addressed stamped envelope so that the County Recorder’s Office can mail back the recorded copy.