Police & jail
Montpelier Police Department
The Montpelier Police Department works with many surrounding agencies to provide the best service to the Citizens and visitors of Montpelier, Idaho.
Open official site Montpelier Police DepartmentIdaho, Bearlake County
Find the right official office in Montpelier. Court cases, police reports, property records, vital records and city records, each linked to the agency that keeps them, with addresses and phone numbers.
Start here
Every card below goes to the government office responsible for that record. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
Police & jail
The Montpelier Police Department works with many surrounding agencies to provide the best service to the Citizens and visitors of Montpelier, Idaho.
Open official site Montpelier Police DepartmentProperty records
The City Clerk’s office is responsible for utility billing, sale of cemetery lots, and the issuing of dog, liquor, and business licenses.
Open official site City Clerk / Treasurer – City of MontpelierLocal record guide
Useful local context without burying the official record links above.
Local profile
The council is responsible for making decisions on local legislation, budgets, and community services, ensuring that the needs of the approximately 2,600 residents are met. The law enforcement in Montpelier is primarily overseen by the Montpelier Police Department. Access to public records in Montpelier is governed by the Idaho Public Records Act, for public access. The Bear Lake County Clerk’s office is responsible for vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, making these essential documents accessible to residents. Property records, essential for real estate transactions and ownership verification, can be obtained through the County Assessor's office, while court records are filed with the District Court.
Municipal elections for mayor and city council positions take place in odd-numbered years, typically in November. Information about local candidates, ballot measures, and polling locations for city elections can be obtained through Montpelier City Hall at (208) 847-1322 or the Bearlake County Clerk. Voters in Montpelier, Bearlake County, Idaho receive election services through the Bear Lake County Clerk's Office, which administers all county elections. The Clerk is located at 7 East Center Street, Paris, ID 83261, phone (208) 945-2212, website bearlakecountyidaho.info.
Straight answers
Open only the answer you need.
Many online indexes are free to search. Agencies may charge for certified copies, paper copies, media, or special data preparation. Check the official agency page for current fees before ordering.
Use the Montpelier Police Department Records Bureau page. It provides the current report request form, contact information, delivery options and fee details.
Start with the Superior Court of Idaho, County of Bearlake Case Records Search. Some records or document images are restricted from remote display and may require an in-person visit or copy request.
Use the Bearlake County Assessor for parcel and assessed-value information, the Clerk-Recorder for deeds and other recorded documents, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector for tax bills and payments.
The Bearlake County Clerk-Recorder maintains county birth, death and marriage records. The Idaho Department of Public Health also maintains statewide vital records. Eligibility, identification and notarization requirements depend on the record and copy type.
Idaho DOJ criminal-history summary records are not a public name-search database. Individuals may request their own record review by fingerprint. For a specific case, search the appropriate county court and local agency records.
Idaho agencies generally have 10 days to determine whether a request seeks disclosable records and notify the requester. A limited extension may apply in unusual circumstances. The records themselves may take longer to review and produce.
Same county
Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.