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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000928816-17-001594
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	425
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170607
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170607

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM ARIZONA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000869392
		IRS NUMBER:				046665534
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM INVESTMENTS INC
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE MAIL STOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251585

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		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP L6
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

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	COMPANY DATA:	
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		IRS NUMBER:				046396109
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

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