How to send a security deposit itemization in Arizona

In Arizona, a security deposit itemization may be delivered by First-Class mail; certified mail is not a listed method. The notice period is 14 days.

Last reviewed September 21, 2026 · Business research, not legal advice.

Requirement	Arizona security deposit itemization
Delivery method	First-Class mail
Notice period	14 days (not counting weekends or holidays)
Deemed received	When it is mailed
Notice must include	An itemized list of all deductions and the amount due to the tenant, mailed by First-Class mail within 14 days (excluding weekends and holidays) after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks (§33-1321(D))
If refused or unclaimed	keep the certified record.
Statutes	A.R.S. §33-1321(D), (E)

Step by step

Write the notice with every required element (the Arizona template in Cortul already has them).
Verify the recipient's mailing address with USPS.
Send it by a method the law allows, and keep a mailed copy.
Keep the mailing and tracking records, and your own record of any service you did yourself.
Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.