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1. What is the difference between the Recorder's Office and the Records Office?

The Recorder's Office records land documents to make them public record and is located in the Administration Building. The District Court Records Office is where the following documents are filed and is located in the Justice Building:

• Civil
• Criminal
• Divorce
• Juvenile Court
• Probate

2. Where can I get assistance to prepare legal documents?

Recorder's office staff is not authorized to provide legal guidance or forms. We recommend you contact an attorney. You may also visit the Idaho Legal Aid Services website and the State of Idaho Judicial Branch website for further information.

3. Where can I get a copy of an Idaho birth or death certificate?

These documents are available through Idaho Vital Records.

4. Where can I get a copy of a divorce decree or custody order?

These documents are available through the District Court in the county where they were filed.

5. How can I change my name?

If you would like to change your name due to a marriage, please see our Marriage Information page. If the change is not related to a marriage, please visit the State of Idaho Judicial Branch website for downloadable forms and instructions.

6. How do I research an easement, or the history of a piece of property?

You may visit our office to search the recorded land records in our public research room. We will provide instruction on the usage of our computer terminals, however, we are unauthorized to perform your research for you or interpret your search results. If you choose, you may hire a professional records research company (PDF).

7. Can I pay using my credit or debit card?

Generally, we will accept a debit or credit cards. Passports are the exception. Please view the following and how payment can be accepted:

• Alcohol Beverage Licenses - Cash, Check or Card
• Copies - Cash, Check or Card
• Marriage Licenses - Cash or Card
• Passport Kootenai County Processing - Cash, Check or Card
• Passports - Check or Money Order Only (Made payable to the Department of State)
• Recording - Cash, Check or Card

8. Where can I apply for a Homeowner's exemption and/or the Circuit Breaker program?

Please contact the Assessor's Office.

9. How can I find out who owns a piece of property?

You may search the Assessor's Office database.

10. Where do I get a DBA (Doing Business As) form and information for business licensing?

Please contact the Idaho Secretary of State.

11. Where can I find information regarding food permits?

You may contact the city in which you are planning to sell, or you may contact Panhandle Health District 1.