Only original or a certified copy of document can be recorded. No copies or faxes will be accepted for recording. All documents must have a notary and not exceed 81/2”x 14”. Larger pages will be charged as two (2) pages. We need a space of 2”x 3” for recording information on the front or last page. We will charge an additional $3.00 to put information on back of last page if the space is not available. Your original document will be returned to you, please include a postage paid self-addressed envelope and make your check payable to the “Power County Recorder.” The mailing address is:
Power County Courthouse
Attn.: Recorder
543 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
Click here for Power County Resolution No. 2010-08 regarding Power County’s new Public Records Fee Schedule.
For copies of BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS contact Vital Statistics (208-334-5983) P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720. We may have birth and death records filed between 1907-1911.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017. Recording fees in the State of Idaho on the following four classes of documents will be a flat fee for the first 30 pages and then $3.00 for each additional page. All other documents that do not fall within the four classes will be charged at the standard rate of $10.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. Classes and flat rate fees are;
a. Deeds, grants and conveyances of real property. $15.00
b. Trust deeds or mortgages of real property, including fixture filings, security agreements and assignments of leases and rents, if contained within the same instrument for recording. $45.00
c. Reconveyances of trust deeds, including a substitution of trustee if contained within the same instrument for recording and releases of mortgages. $15.00
d. Powers of attorney. $25.00
All other recording fees are as follows;
Recorder’s Fees | ||
Recording for first page | $10.00 | |
| Each page after first to be recorded | 3.00 |
Certification of copies | 1.00 | |
Computer Printouts (first page) | 1.00 | |
| Additional Pages (per page) | .15 |
Comparing Prepared Copy (per page) | .50 | |
| Certification of the above | 1.00 |
Copies of Recorded Documents (per page) | 1.00 | |
| Certification of the above document (full document) | 1.00 |
| Acknowledgments, including seal | 1.00 | |
Lien Searches (per name) | 5.00 | |
Survey | 5.00 | |
30.00 | ||
Conformed copies | 1.00 | |
Notaries (the Courthouse has several notaries) | 1.00 | |
Passport Fees (Click here for Passport Information) |
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Making and certifying a report of search (Federal or State Lien) upon | 5.00 | |
UCC Search with copies (per name) | 12.00 | |
UCC Search only (no copies per name) | 6.00 | |
Each certificate under seal there shall be an additional fee | 1.00 | |
If you have any questions please contact the Recorder’s Office.
