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Ada County, Idaho public records

In Ada County, deeds are recorded by the Ada County Recorder; property values come from the Ada County Assessor; court files are kept by the Ada County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Good to know about Ada County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsAda County Recorder's Office2Search deeds2$1.00 per page3
Property values and ownersAda County Assessor4Property search5—
Property tax billsAda County Treasurer4Tax bill search6—
Court casesAda County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court7Idaho District Court, Fourth Judicial District, and Magistrate Division8$1.00 per page copies; certification $1.009
Marriage recordsAda County Recorder's Office2—$2 per copy10
Divorce recordsAda County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court7—$1.00 per page; certification $1.009
Birth certificatesIdaho Vital Statistics (state), not the county3—$16 per certified copy from the state11
Death certificatesIdaho Vital Statistics (state), not the county3—$16 per certified copy from the state12
Probate and willsAda County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court7—$1.00 per page; certification $1.009
Business names (DBA)Assumed business names are filed statewide with the Idaho Secretary of State, not the county13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Ada County are recorded by the Ada County Recorder's Office (Clerk of the District Court, ex officio Recorder).2

Copy fee
$1.00 per page3
Certified copy fee
Additional $1.003
Payment
Cash or check only3
How to order
In person at Room 1207, or by mail with fees and a self-addressed envelope3
Research
UCC, federal tax lien, claim of lien and recorded judgment search with copies: $22.00 per name2

How deeds work in Idaho

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Ada County Assessor sets property values4; the Ada County Treasurer bills and collects the tax4.

Tax bill search
paydici.com/…6
Appealing a value
Appeals of values on the primary property roll: 4th Monday of June, to the County Board of Equalization14

How property tax works in Idaho

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Idaho District Court, Fourth Judicial District, and Magistrate Division (Ada County)Fourth Judicial District covers Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties; magistrates handle small civil claims, misdemeanors, probate and juvenile matters by assignment15Ada County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court (Fourth Judicial District)courts.idaho.gov Statewide case search (no documents); documents from courthouse kiosks or the clerk where the case was filed8
Fees
$1.00 per page copies; certification $1.009

Criminal records and background checks

Court case
courts.idaho.gov statewide case search (no documents); documents from courthouse kiosks or the clerk where the case was filed8
Statewide
Idaho State Police, Bureau of Criminal Identification16

How Idaho courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Ada County Recorder's Office (Clerk of the District Court, ex officio Recorder).2

Marriage license fee
$30.00; card service fee extra10
Copy fee
$2 per copy10
How to order
Public records request form with $2 fee, cash or check; give full names and the exact year issued10
Marriage license
Online application, then both applicants appear in Room 1207; no waiting period10
Copy from the state
State marriage certificates from DHW Vital Records are confidential for 50 years.17

Idaho marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

The court in the county where the divorce was granted17

Fee
$1.00 per page; certification $1.009
State certificate
$16 per certified copy of the divorce certificate from DHW18

Idaho divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Idaho Vital Statistics (state), not the county3

Fee
$16 per certified copy from the state11

Ordering an Idaho birth certificate

Death certificates

Idaho Vital Statistics (state), not the county3

Fee
$16 per certified copy from the state12

Ordering an Idaho death certificate

Probate records and wills

Magistrate division of the district court19

Wills
The Recorder points people to the Secretary of State Will Registry.3
Fee
$1.00 per page; certification $1.009

Business names (DBA)

Assumed business names are filed statewide with the Idaho Secretary of State, not the county.13

Voter records

County clerks conduct elections.20

Public or restricted
Any person may buy the statewide voter list from the Secretary of State at reproduction cost; no commercial advertising use.21

Good to know about Ada County records

  • One elected clerk is recorder, auditor and clerk of the district court.22
  • Online index shows document numbers and parties only; full records and copies require a visit to the office.2
  • Recorder takes cash or check only for copies and recording.3
  • The Assessor also runs vehicle registration and titles (DMV).23
  • Idaho law lets owners or tenants record a modification against discriminatory covenants, effective July 1, 2022.2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Ada County Recorder's Office (Clerk of the District Court, ex officio Recorder)

Address
200 W Front Street, Room 1207, Boise, Idaho 837022
Mail
200 W Front St., Boise, ID 837023
Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm (MST) Monday through Friday; eRecording stops at 4:55 pm3

Ada County Clerk

Address
200 W Front Street, Boise, ID 837027
Mail
200 W Front St, Boise, ID 8370224
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST; closed federal holidays7

Ada County Assessor

Address
190 E. Front Street, Suite 107, Boise, ID 8370223

Ada County Treasurer

Address
200 W Front St, Boise, ID 837026
Mail
PO Box 2868, Boise, ID 837016

Ada County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court (Fourth Judicial District)

Address
Ada County Courthouse, 200 W Front St, Boise ID 83702; Juvenile Court 6300 W Denton St, Boise ID 837047
Phone
208-287-6900; Juvenile Court 208-287-56257
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST; closed federal holidays7

Ada County Elections

Address
400 N. Benjamin Lane, Ste 100, Boise, ID 8370420

Ada County Assessor Property Search & Online Maps

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Requests received after 5:00 pm count as submitted the next business day.26

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Ada County?

The Ada County Recorder's Office (Clerk of the District Court, ex officio Recorder) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person at Room 1207, or by mail with fees and a self-addressed envelope. Plain copies: $1.00 per page. Certified copies: Additional $1.00.23

Where do I get a divorce decree in Ada County?

The court in the county where the divorce was granted.17

How much does a marriage license cost in Ada County?

$30.00; card service fee extra.10

How do I look up who owns a property in Ada County?

Use the property search of the Ada County Assessor: apps.adacounty.id.gov/PropertyLookup5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Ada County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Idaho with a full guide: Bannock County, Bonneville County, Canyon County, Kootenai County. Every county in the state: Idaho county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 27 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Property Records - Ada County ClerkAda County
  3. Property Records FAQ - Ada County ClerkAda County
  4. Contacting Property Tax | Idaho State Tax CommissionIdaho State Tax Commission
  5. Ada County Assessor's Office Assessor - Ada County AssessorAda County
  6. Ada County Treasurer's OfficeAda County
  7. Courts - Ada County ClerkAda County
  8. Idaho Courts Launch Updated Online Search Tool (news release)Idaho Supreme Court
  9. Idaho Code § 31-3201 Clerk of district court — FeesIdaho Legislature
  10. Marriage License - Ada County ClerkAda County
  11. Processing Times and FeesIdaho Department of Health and Welfare
  12. Processing Times and Fees (death records variant)Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
  13. Business FAQIdaho Secretary of State
  14. Property Assessments & Records - AssessorAda County
  15. Idaho District Courts | Idaho Courts | Idaho Supreme CourtIdaho Supreme Court
  16. Criminal History (Bureau of Criminal Identification)Idaho State Police
  17. About Marriage and Divorce RecordsIdaho Department of Health and Welfare
  18. Processing Times and Fees (marriage/divorce variant)Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
  19. Idaho Code § 1-2208 Assignment of cases to magistratesIdaho Legislature
  20. Find Your County Clerk | VoteIdaho.GovIdaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho)
  21. Idaho Code § 34-437A Statewide list of registered electorsIdaho Legislature
  22. Idaho Code § 31-2001 County officers enumeratedIdaho Legislature
  23. Assessor - Ada CountyAda County
  24. Ada County ClerkAda County
  25. Court Services - Ada County ClerkAda County
  26. Public Records Request - Ada County ClerkAda County
  27. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau