How It Works
The sequence, from listing to closing.
Why It Matters
What buyers and sellers each need to know.
If you are selling: the inspection is going to happen, so the only question is whether it happens on your schedule or in the middle of escrow. A system that has not been pumped or looked at in years is a risk to your closing date. Getting ahead of it is one of the cheapest forms of deal insurance available.
If you are buying: do not waive or forget this because the general home inspection “covered the house.” It did not cover the septic system the way Arizona requires. And on rural parcels, pair this with the water question. Wells and septic live together on the same lot, and both need checking. The rural water checklist covers the other half.
Fees and program details change. The $50 figure is the Mohave County Notice of Transfer fee as of June 2026. Confirm current requirements with the county or ADEQ before you rely on it.
Keep Going
Related local resources.
Find inspectors & septic services
Local inspection and septic service contacts in the directory.
Open directory →Rural water checklist
Wells, hauled water, cisterns, and setbacks on the same parcel.
Open checklist →Selling in Mohave County
The pre-listing sequence: cleanout, repairs, inspections, title.
Selling guide →Property records guide
Assessor, Treasurer, and Recorder. What each office tells you.
Records guide →