| Clerk of the District Court | Bingham County Clerk of the District Court — District Court |
|---|---|
| County Clerk and Recorder | Bingham County Clerk (Auditor, Recorder, Elections) |
| Clerk address | Bingham County Courthouse, 501 North Maple Street, Suite 310, Blackfoot, ID 83221 |
| Phone | (208) 782-3154 (District Court); (208) 785-8040 (court records requests); fax (208) 782-3167 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed during the lunch hour and on federal holidays) |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copy fee | $1.00 per page, plus $1.00 per document for the clerk's certificate and seal |
Bingham County lies along the Snake River between Pocatello and Idaho Falls, with its seat at Blackfoot. It belongs to Idaho's 7th Judicial District, administered from Idaho Falls, and — like every Idaho county — keeps its trial-court records with the Bingham County Clerk, who serves ex officio as Clerk of the District Court. Deputy court clerks in that office manage the civil and criminal files for both the district court judges and the magistrate judges, so a felony file, a divorce decree, a probate estate, and a traffic ticket are all requested from the same place.
The court clerks work from the Bingham County Courthouse, 501 North Maple Street, Blackfoot, on the third floor. The county publishes a fillable Court Record Request form that lists the fee schedule directly — $1.00 per page for copies and $1.00 per document for certification, citing Idaho Code § 31-3201 — and names a court records contact who handles requests by e-mail. A separate Magistrate Court request form and a separate general county public-records form also exist, so pick the court form for case files.
Case information for Bingham County is searchable for free through the statewide iCourt Portal, and the county's District Court page links straight to it. Third-party "Bingham County court records" sites are not official and cannot provide certified copies.
Search Bingham County court records online
Clerk of the District Court
Bingham County Clerk of the District Court — District Court
- Cost
- Free case search through iCourt; $1.00 per page for copies and $1.00 per document for certification
- Coverage
- District court and magistrate division cases filed in Bingham County — felony, civil, family, probate, misdemeanor, small-claims, and traffic matters
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The District Court page links to the fillable Court Record Request form and the iCourt Portal. The courts' own contact block lists (208) 782-3130 and fax (208) 782-3167; the county's District Court page also lists (208) 782-3154.
County Clerk and Recorder
Bingham County Clerk (Auditor, Recorder, Elections)
- Cost
- Recording and copy fees set by the recorder
- Coverage
- County government records — recorded documents, marriage licenses, alcohol licenses, passports, elections — handled by the same elected clerk; not the court case files
Main clerk line (208) 782-3160, fax (208) 785-4131. Use the Court Record Request form, not the general county public-records form, for case files.
Other courts
Bingham County Court Record Request (records request page)
- Cost
- $1.00 per page for copies; $1.00 per document for certification
- Coverage
- The county's records-request page for court documents, naming the court records contact and linking to the fillable Court Record Request form and a separate Magistrate Court form
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Court document requests go to the court records contact at (208) 785-8040 or lgardner@bingham.idcourts.gov. The form cites Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 for confidential files and states the clerk will respond within 3 working days and attempt to locate the file within 10 working days.
Other courts
Bingham County Court Record Request Form (fillable PDF)
- Cost
- $1.00 per page for copies; $1.00 per document for certification
- Coverage
- The 2025 court record request form itself, with fields for the requester, case number, party names, document type, approximate date, and whether certification is needed
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Return to Bingham County Courts, 501 N Maple, Blackfoot, ID 83221; fax (208) 782-3167; or e-mail lgardner@bingham.idcourts.gov. Sealed-record requests require a judge's approval.
What is available online
The iCourt Portal indexes Bingham County district and magistrate cases and shows the register of actions for most cases entered into the statewide case management system. Document images are not consistently available online. Copies and certified copies come from the court clerk through the Court Record Request form, which can be submitted by e-mail or fax as well as in person. Recorded documents such as deeds are a separate system run by the recorder and are not part of the court index.
Which clerk has your record
In Idaho, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Idaho page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts (7 judicial districts) | Felony criminal cases; Civil suits over $10,000; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | Clerk of the District Court (the county clerk, acting ex officio) |
| Magistrate Division | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Small claims and civil cases up to $10,000; Probate, guardianship, and estate matters | Clerk of the District Court (the same county office keeps magistrate records) |
Request records in person or by mail
Bingham County clerk offices
Bingham County Courthouse, 501 North Maple Street, Suite 310, Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: (208) 782-3154 (District Court); (208) 785-8040 (court records requests); fax (208) 782-3167
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed during the lunch hour and on federal holidays)
By form (in person, e-mail, or fax). Download the fillable Court Record Request form from the county's District Court or Records Request page. Provide your name and daytime phone, the Bingham County case number if known, the first and last names of the parties, the type of document, the approximate date the case was opened, and whether you need the copy certified. Return it to Bingham County Courts, 501 N Maple, Blackfoot, ID 83221, in person on the third floor of the courthouse, by fax to (208) 782-3167, or by e-mail to lgardner@bingham.idcourts.gov.
Fees and timing. The form lists $1.00 per page for copies and $1.00 per document for certification under Idaho Code § 31-3201. The record custodian fills in the total due, and you will be notified within three working days of action taken; the clerk's office will attempt to locate the file within ten working days. Requests for sealed or exempt records under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 must be approved for release by a judge.
Online. Search the case index and register of actions for free at mycourts.idaho.gov, and pay fines and fees through the same portal. Certified copies are not available online.
Hours. The courthouse is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., but the court offices close during the lunch hour, so plan an in-person visit for mid-morning or mid-afternoon.
Other county records. Deeds, marriage licenses, and other non-court records use the Clerk's general public-records form, reachable through the Clerk's Office page, not the court form.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Idaho |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page, plus $1.00 per document for the clerk's certificate and seal |
Idaho Code § 31-3201 sets the clerk of the district court's fee for making a copy of any file or record at $1.00 per page (and $0.50 per page for comparing and conforming a copy you prepare yourself). The statute lists a separate certificate-and-seal charge for certifying a copy without printing a fixed amount in the online text; the court records request forms published by Bonneville, Bingham, and Madison counties all state that charge as $1.00 per document. Some counties add a flat request or card-processing fee (Canyon County charges $5 per request), so confirm the total with the clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Idaho court records are presumed open under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 (I.C.A.R. 32), which governs public access to judicial records statewide. Several categories are not available to the public:
The Idaho guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bingham County court records cost?
The court's own request form lists $1.00 per page for copies and $1.00 per document for certification, under Idaho Code § 31-3201. The clerk totals the fee before releasing the copies.
Can I request Bingham County court records by e-mail?
Yes. Complete the fillable Court Record Request form and e-mail it to lgardner@bingham.idcourts.gov, fax it to (208) 782-3167, or bring it to the courthouse at 501 N Maple Street, Blackfoot. Copy fees still apply.
When is the Bingham County court clerk's office open?
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., closed during the lunch hour and on federal holidays. The court offices are on the third floor of the Bingham County Courthouse in Blackfoot.
Is Bingham County covered by the statewide iCourt Portal?
Yes. The free iCourt Portal at mycourts.idaho.gov indexes district and magistrate court cases filed in Bingham County, and the county's District Court page links directly to it for case lookups and payments.
Sources
- Bingham County, Idaho — District Court — https://www.binghamid.gov/departments/districtcourt
- Bingham County, Idaho — Records Request — https://www.binghamid.gov/RecordsRequest
- Bingham County Court Record Request Form (PDF) — https://www.binghamid.gov/media/Departments/DistrictCourt/Fillable%20Courts%20Updated%20Record%20Request%20form-2025.pdf
- Bingham County, Idaho — Clerk's Office — https://www.binghamid.gov/departments/clerk
- Idaho Code § 31-3201 — Clerk of District Court, Fees — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title31/t31ch32/sect31-3201/
- iCourt Portal — https://mycourts.idaho.gov/
- Idaho Courts — About the Courts — https://isc.idaho.gov/about-the-courts
- Idaho Courts — Cases & Opinions — https://isc.idaho.gov/cases-opinions
- Idaho State Police — Criminal History (BCI) — https://isp.idaho.gov/bci/criminal-history/
- Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 — Records of the Judicial Department — https://isc.idaho.gov/rules-procedure/icar#rule-32
- Bonneville County Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder — copy and certification fees — https://www.bonnevillecountyidaho.gov/administration/clerk-auditor-and-recorder
- Idaho Code § 31-3201A — Court Fees — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title31/t31ch32/sect31-3201a/
- Idaho Code § 67-3004 — Expungement of Non-Conviction Records — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title67/t67ch30/sect67-3004/
- Idaho Code § 20-525A — Sealing of Juvenile Records — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title20/t20ch5/sect20-525a/
- United States District Court for the District of Idaho — https://www.id.uscourts.gov/clerks/Welcome.cfm
See also: all Idaho counties.