Boise County Clerk, Auditor, Recorders Office
Constance Swearingen
Clerk, Ex Officio Auditor, Recorder
E-mail: cswearingen@co.boise.id.us
For recording information requests, email sgeorge@co.boise.id.us
The Clerk of the District Court serves as ex-officio Auditor and Recorder and as ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners (Idaho Code 31-2001)
DUTIES
As an ex officio Auditor, this individual is responsible to draw warrants (I.C. 31-2301), examine and settle debts to the County (I.C. 31-2303), keep accounts current with the Treasurer (I.C. 31-2304 and 2306), issue an annual financial statement of the County (I.C.31-2307) and perform such other duties as
prescribed by law (I.C. 31-2309).
As ex-officio Recorder, the Clerk is responsible (I.C. 31-2402) to record:
1. Deeds, grants, transfers and mortgages of real estate, releases of mortgages, powers of attorney to convey real estate and leases which have been acknowledged or proved, and transcripts of judgments or decrees which affect the title or possession of real property including water rights, any part of which is situate in the county of which the person is the recorder.
2. Certificates of marriage and marriage contracts.
3. Wills admitted to probate.
4. Official bonds.
5. Notice of mechanics' liens.
6. Transcripts of judgments which by law are made liens upon real estate.
7. Notices of attachments upon real estate.
8. Notices of the pendency of an action affecting real estate, the title thereto or possession thereof.
9. Instruments describing or relating to the separate property of married women.
10. Notices of preemption claims.
11. Certified copies of any petition, with the schedules omitted, filed in, and certified copies of any order or decree made or entered in proceeding under the National Bankruptcy Act.
12. Financing statements under the Uniform Commercial Code which cover timber to be cut, minerals or the like (including oil and gas), and accounts subject to Subsection (5) of I.C. 28-9-103).
13. Notice of order of a general adjudication in conformance with section I.C. 42-1408.
14. Such other writings are required or permitted by law to be recorded.
Other writings required or permitted by law would include: various indexes (I.C. 31-2404 & 2405), certificates of sale and various other records.
Marriage Licenses
Where to apply for your Marriage License:
Marriage Licenses are issued in the Recorder's Office in Idaho City. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you will be married in Idaho, you must obtain a marriage license. If you are to be married in another state, you will need to get a license from that state.
What you will need if you are 18 years of age or older.
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Both people need to appear at the Recorder's office in person.
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Both need forms of photo identification.
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Fill out marriage license application forms.
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Read and sign pamphlet on AIDS as required by Idaho Law.
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Cost: $30.00 cash
Two copies are issued -- one is for the couple, the other is sent to the Recorder's office, by the person performing the ceremony, to be recorded.
What you will need if you are under 18 years of age.
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Both people need to appear at the Recorder's office in person.
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Both need forms of photo identification.
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Each applicant who is under the age if 18 must be accompanied by at least one of their parents to sign giving permission or a notarized statement of consent.
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Fill out marriage license application forms.
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Read and sign pamphlet on AIDS as required by Idaho Law.
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Cost: $30.00 cash
Two copies are issued -- one is for the couple, the other is sent to the Recorder's office, by the person performing the ceremony, to be recorded.
What you will need if you are under 16 years of age.
If you are under 16 years of age, you must have an appointment with the Magistrate Judge to obtain a court order allowing the 16 year old to be married.
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Both people need to appear at the Recorder's office in person.
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Both need forms of photo identification.
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Each applicant who is under the age if 18 must be accompanied by at least one of their parents to sign giving permission.
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Fill out marriage license application forms.
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Read and sign pamphlet on AIDS as required by Idaho Law.
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Cost: $30.00 cash.
Who can perform the wedding ceremony?
Judge, Mayor or Minister.
Judge Roger E. Cockerille performs marriages. For an appointment, contact:
Sue Robinson
Boise County Courthouse
419 Main Street
Idaho City, ID 83631
Phone (208) 392-4452 ext. 133
Jackie Bridwell, Mayor
City of Idaho City -- (208) 392-4584
Jim Rodes, Mayor
City of Crouch -- (208) 462-4687
Brian Davies, Mayor
City of Placerville -- (208) 392-9710
Mary Hanson, Mayor
City of Horseshoe Bend -- (208) 793-2219
Boise County Beer, Wine and/or Liquor Licenses
County Beer/Wine/Liquor License applications are available and issued through the County Clerk's office. The Board of Commissioners must approve all applications prior to the license being issued.
Licenses are issued for retail of the following:
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Bottled or canned beer NOT to be consumed on premises ($25.00).
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Bottled or canned beer TO BE consumed on premises ($100.00).
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Draught beer and/or canned and /or bottled Beer ($100.00).
Fees:
Retail Wine: $100.00
Wine (by the drink): $100.00
County Liquor (by the drink): 25% of license fee collected by the State
Please contact:
Boise County Clerk's Office
420 Main Street
P.O. Box 1300
Idaho City, Idaho 83631
Phone: (208) 392-4431 ext. 120
Application for Passports
To Obtain a Passport You Will Need:
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Two (2) identical passport photos. They must have been taken in the last six (6) months and have a light colored background.
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A check made out to PASSPORT SERVICES $75.00 for anyone 16 years of age and older, $60.00 for anyone under 16. If the check is for more than one person, write the name and date of birth for each person on the check.
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A $25.00 fee per passport is required by the County. This payment can either be cash or check made out to Boise County. Individual checks for each application is not required.
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STATE CERTIFIED COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE. This must have a raised, State Seal on it. Hospital certificates are not acceptable. If you are a Naturalized Citizen you must present us with your Original Naturalization Papers.
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We have to identify ALL APPLICANTS. You must present your current drivers license or some other form of photo identification. The applicant must apply in person.
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Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one parent.
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Public Law 106-113 requires both parents or legal guardians signatures, under oath, on passport applications for children under 14, or documentation of the absence of the second parent.
All original documents that are sent with your application are returned with your Passport.
Applications should be filled out by the applicant unless it is a small child.
"Apply Early" -
Passports take approximately 6 to 8 weeks from the time you apply. These can be expedited for an additional fee if necessary. A regular application takes approximately 7 to 10 working days. If you need it sooner than this, we can get them in about 5 days by sending a copy of your Airline ticket or your Travel Itinerary showing a departure date of 14 days or less.
**********************NEW FEES - EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2010************************
Routine Services Fees (Form DSP-11)
Service Passport Fee Execution Fee Total
Age 16 and over $110 $25 $135
Age under 16 $ 80 $25 $105
Passport Cards Available
Service Passport Fee Execution Fee Total
Age 16 and over $30 $25 $55
Age under 16 $15 $25 $40
Passport Book and Passport Card together
Service Passport Fee Execution Fee Total
Age 16 and over $140 $25 $165
Age under 16 $ 95 $25 $120
Passport Renewal (Form DS-82) $ 110 for passport book, $30 for passport card
you may use this form if you meet the following:
**Add $60 Per Application for Expedited Service
Price does not include urgent mailing or delivery service. This service must be arranged by the customer.
Visit http://www.travel.state.gov/ for more information.
RECORDER
Fee Schedule:
Record a document (per page): $10.00 for the first page, $3.00 for each additional page of one document, excludes plats, surveys, mining claims and UCC's.
Copies of Recorded documents (per page): $1.00
Certificate Under Seal: $1.00
Recording Town Plat or Map - first 100 lots: $11.00
Each additional Lot: $0.50
Mining Claims:
Location Notice: $3.00
Recording and Indexing each Notice (per page): $3.00
Recording Affidavit of Labor of Mining Claims
First Claim: $4.00
Additional Claims: $0.50
Filing a Survey: $5.00 per page
(2 - Mylars, 1 - Blue Line and 1 - 8.5 X 11 paper copy required)
Copies of Surveys or Right-of-Way Plats: $4.00
Comparing and certifying a prepared copy of a file
or record in this office (for each page): $0.50
Each Certificate Under Seal Additional Fee: $1.00
Marriage Licenses: $30.00
Faxes (first page): $5.00 (each additional page): $1.00
REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC RECORDS
ALL requests for copies of Public Records must be submitted in writing. You may fax to Boise County Recorder's Office at 208-392-4473, email to sgeorge@co.boise.id.us or mail to:
Boise County Recorder's Office
PO Box 1300
Idaho City, ID 83631