State of Arizona

The following state government agencies can provide information about any state-specific
identity theft situation and/or help you with any state-specific fraud.

Agency	Reasons to Contact	Contact Information
Arizona Attorney General	State credit/security freeze information	www.azag.gov/identity-theft/security-freeze Phone: (602) 542-4025
AZ Secretary of State	Contact for questions regarding business identity theft. Contact regarding fraudulent notarization documents or stolen notary license/stamps.	Website: www.azsos.gov/ Phone: (602) 542-4285
AZ Department of Corrections	Clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.	Website: www.azcorrections.gov Phone: (602) 542-5497
AZ Department of Transportation	Issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations.	Website: https://www.azdot.gov/mvd/ Report Fraud Phone: (602)-277-5684 or (877) 712-2370 Fraud Website: www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/report-fraud
AZ Benefits Services	Contact for identity theft situations regarding unemployment benefits, public housing, and SSI.	Website: govthub.com/arizona-benefits-guide.aspx
AZ Department of Revenue	Questions regarding income and tax laws.	Website:  www.azdor.gov Toll-free phone: (800) 352-4090

 

Identity Theft Laws

While the ITRC does not give legal advice, we have provided a list of known identity theft laws that may help you.
We suggest that you share this information with an attorney or legal representative if you are going to pursue criminal or civil charges.

Law	What it Addresses
A.R.S. 13-2008	Defines what is considered identity theft in the state of Arizona.  Identified as a Class 4 felony.
A.R.S. 44-1372	Defines what type of electronic mail is considered “unsolicited commercial electronic mail” (spam).
A.R.S. 44-7601	Law regarding the discarding and disposing of records containing personal identifying information; civil penalty; enforcement; and definition.
A.R.S. 44-7701	Retention of customer information; transmission to third parties prohibited; enforcement; and civil penalties.
A.R.S. 12-771 A.R.S. 12-772 A.R.S. 13-4440	Laws regarding when somebody is charged for a crime they did not commit due to identity theft.
A.R.S. 44-1698	Security freeze on credit reports and credit scores; fees; and definition.
A.R.S. 44-1698-01	Consumer credit reports; extension of credit; identity theft; and definition.