About Idaho Public Records

About Idaho public records

Idaho law authorizes for private individuals to obtain fingerprint background checks directly from the Bureau of Criminal Identification, which processes nearly 55,000 requests annually. Birth and deaths filed in Idaho from July 1911 to the present, and data of divorces and marriages filed from May 1947 to the present can be obtained from the bureau of vital statistics. Independent sources can be found across Idaho's state offices and local agencies which offer all that is necessary including forms and instant name or file queries to obtain records online. Background information is broken down into asset searches from county real estate recorders, secretary of state, criminal checks from police agencies, licensing from regulators, case files from all state courts and state central data repositories.

Court records and filings

Access Idaho Courts online directly. Search court records; from Idaho county courts to Supreme courts. Find criminal filings, Idaho dissolution of marriage or divorce records from official state websites. File small claims lawsuits. Link to Idaho probate sources with helpful information. Bankruptcy courts by jurisdiction or by districts. Idaho state courts contact information such as telephone numbers and more.

Court search routes

As there may be more one source to obtaining Idaho criminal, civil and divorce records, it is important to search multiple state courts to find the correct records.

Idaho State Court Structure:

Idaho youth courts are courts that sentence first time offenders, between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, who are still in school, and that have entered a plea of guilty for the offense of either minor in possession of or consumption of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and/or paraphernalia. Curfew violations may also be heard. The Idaho magistrates divisions hear tort, contract, real property rights for $0 to $10,000, small claims (with amount in controversies of $4,000 and below), estate, mental health, and other miscellaneous civil matters. The magistrates divisions also hear domestic relations matters, misdemeanor matters, and DWI or DUI matters. The magistrates divisions have exclusive traffic or other violation jurisdiction. Additionally, have jurisdiction over juvenile matters, and hold venue to preliminary hearings. Idaho's district courts are its trial courts. These courts hear tort, contract, real property rights from $0 with no maximum, estate, mental health, and other miscellaneous civil matters. The district courts also hear domestic relations matters. They have exclusive jurisdiction to hear cases involving felonies, criminal appeals matters, various misdemeanors, and DWI or DUI matters. District courts have jurisdiction over juvenile matters as well. Idaho's courts of appeal have mandatory jurisdiction to hear cases involving various civil matters, noncapital criminal matters, juvenile matters, and original proceeding cases assigned by the supreme court. District courts have no discretionary jurisdiction. Idaho's highest court is the supreme court. The supreme court has mandatory jurisdiction in various civil, capital criminal, criminal, administrative agency, juvenile, disciplinary, and original proceeding cases. It has discretionary jurisdiction in various civil, noncapital criminal, administrative agency, juvenile, certified questions from federal courts, original proceedings, interlocutory decision cases.

Criminal records and background checks

Idaho criminal records background searches conducted by local and statewide agencies. See how to obtain a criminal history search from the state of Idaho departments. Look up criminal court cases filed with current information of trials on calendar. Public access to records maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Background check access

Idaho criminal background checks and public records searches. Court records access links and resources and look up divorces. Begin you employment screening with license verification. Personal history, judgments and liens, free instant UCC searches online. Link to many government agencies that provide public records. Request bankruptcy records, drivers records, find property and real estate ownership or find an address. Order birth certificates, marriage, death and recorded documents. Research among the most complete directory of databases with how to instructions, inquiry forms and step by step process of obtaining public information. Background Checks Help And Frequently Asked Questions Plus Other Related Information

Vital records

Statewide Idaho vital records. Search births, marriage records and death certificates. Divorces filed with courts. State vital records offices. Link to the agencies in Idaho and order vital records. Many records are public information available to the public from private and government entities. You can use information to verify your records. Look up vital statistics and free vital searches in Idaho to conduct research online. The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics maintains birth and death records filed from July 1911 to the present, and marriage and divorce records filed from May 1947 to the present.

Property and asset records

Search for assets in Idaho and obtain records of property, business ownership, professional license verification and other personal or corporate assets. Find bankruptcies, liens, UCC judgment filings and find out about information that can effect a person's or company's asset. See the status of a business and verify ownership, DBA, status, activity and whether the corporation or business filed in Idaho owns property, vehicles, real estate and more. Unclaimed property and asset search from official government databases open to the public.

Government records and agencies

Access Idaho government agencies and obtain information on executive branches, legislative branches and jucidial branches within state jurisdiction. Link below to the state government agencies as well as state government information and services. Other state government resources such as codified state law, voters registration and other state government departments

Driving and vehicle records

Free and easy to use direct official Idaho government links to driver license and registration sources. Register your vehicle, get your tags, obtain the history of a vehicle. Online forms and processing from your computer anywhere. You can also see the status of your applications at anytime online without having to call the clerk. Locations, hours and office information are also available online.

Expungements and record clearing

Expunge your criminal past of felonies, misdemeanors, D.U.I convictions and more in the state of Idaho. Get information regarding expungements and begin to erase your previous Idaho criminal records statewide as well as nationwide. Some records can contain inaccurate or erroneous information that can be amended. Both juvenile and adult cases that can be corrected and begin your search for employment without a tainted past showing.

Genealogy and historical research

Idaho genealogy related links and topics. Individual state search of your ancestors, start a family tree, browse census records and more online. Resources and data from the State Historical Society Genealogy Research, Public Archives and Research Library, Department of Health and Welfare Bureau of Vital Records, Libraries Linking Idaho Databases, Digital Archives from State Historical Society, Naturalization Records, Historical Records, USGenWeb Project and National Archives Pacific Region.

Missing children resources

The state of Idaho offers support and assistance in the search for, and recovery of, missing or abducted children through various law enforcement, criminal justice, and other public agencies. Local law enforcements services, as well as the Idaho State Police, provide trained personnel to assist in the safe return of a missing child. The Idaho Missing Children's Clearinghouse has a telephone hotline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive information and inquiries regarding missing children. The Idaho Amber Alert System provides accurate and speedy statewide dissemination of information about the disappearance of a child and online alerts for children reported missing. Multiple internet sites offer lists, photos, and details of children currently missing in Idaho. Safety tips and information to help parents protect their children from child abduction are also available online.