| Clerk of the District Court | Madison County Clerk of the District Court — Madison County Courts |
|---|---|
| County Clerk and Recorder | Madison County Clerk (Auditor, Recorder, Elections) |
| Clerk address | Madison County Courthouse, 159 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID 83440 |
| Phone | (208) 359-6200 (Madison County main line); court fax (208) 346-8247 |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| 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 |
Madison County, home to Rexburg and the Brigham Young University–Idaho campus, is one of the ten counties in Idaho's 7th Judicial District, which is administered from Idaho Falls. Its population is young and turns over quickly with the academic calendar, which shows up in the court docket as a steady volume of traffic infractions, small-claims disputes, and landlord–tenant cases in the magistrate division. As in every Idaho county, the Madison County Clerk serves ex officio as Clerk of the District Court and is the custodian of the file for both the district court and the magistrate division.
Court records are kept at the Madison County Courthouse, 159 East Main Street, Rexburg. The court clerk's staff publish their own Court Records Request Form, which spells out the fee ($1.00 per page and $1.00 per certification), the response time (three working days to acknowledge, up to ten to locate a file), and the delivery choices — mail, e-mail, or pick-up. A separate general public-records form covers non-court county records and should not be used for case files.
Case information for Madison County is searchable for free through the statewide iCourt Portal, and the Idaho Court Assistance Office keeps a self-help desk in the courthouse for people filing without a lawyer. Third-party "Madison County court records" websites are not official and cannot issue certified copies.
Search Madison County court records online
Clerk of the District Court
Madison County Clerk of the District Court — Madison County Courts
- Cost
- Free case search through iCourt; $1.00 per page for copies and $1.00 per certification
- Coverage
- District court and magistrate division cases filed in Madison County — felony, civil, family, probate, misdemeanor, small-claims, and traffic matters
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The county's Courts page links to the Court Records Request Form and to the Idaho judiciary site. The county site refuses some automated requests but served the page normally to a standard browser request, so the URL is confirmed.
County Clerk and Recorder
Madison County Clerk (Auditor, Recorder, Elections)
- Cost
- Recording and copy fees set by the recorder
- Coverage
- County government records — recorded documents, marriage licenses, passports, elections — handled by the same elected clerk; not the court case files
Marriage licenses and passports are by appointment. Use the Court Records Request Form, not the general county public-records form, for case files.
Other courts
Madison County Court Records Request Form (PDF)
- Cost
- $1.00 per page for copies; $1.00 per certification; possible mailing fee
- Coverage
- The court clerk's own request form for copies of, or access to, Madison County case records, including a checkbox for sealed records that requires a judge's signature
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Return the form to Madison County Court, 159 E Main Street, Rexburg, ID 83440, by fax to (208) 346-8247, or by e-mail to madisoncourts@madison.idcourts.gov. The form cites a three-working-day acknowledgement and up to ten working days to locate a record.
Other courts
Madison County Court Assistance Office (Idaho Courts self-help)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Self-help desk in the Madison County Courthouse for people representing themselves in divorce, custody, small-claims, eviction, and similar cases; not a records office
- Records
- Civil, Family
Reached at (208) 589-9872. Staff can explain forms and procedure but cannot give legal advice or pull case files.
What is available online
The iCourt Portal indexes Madison 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 Records Request Form, which can be returned by e-mail or fax as well as in person, and the clerk will send the copies by mail or e-mail on request. A direct court-clerk phone line and public-counter hours were not published on the county's courts page at the time of this review; call the county main line to be transferred.
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
Madison County clerk offices
Madison County Courthouse, 159 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: (208) 359-6200 (Madison County main line); court fax (208) 346-8247
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
By form (in person, e-mail, or fax). Download the Court Records Request Form from the county's Courts page. Fill in the case number if known, the party names, the type of case, the material you want, your relationship to the case, and whether the record is sealed. Choose mail, e-mail, or pick-up as the delivery method. Return the form to Madison County Court, 159 E Main Street, Rexburg, ID 83440, by fax to (208) 346-8247, or by e-mail to madisoncourts@madison.idcourts.gov.
Fees and timing. Copies are $1.00 per page and certification is $1.00 per document. The clerk reviews the request, tells you the total, and releases the copies once the fee is paid; mailed copies may carry an added postage charge. Expect an acknowledgement within three working days and a response within ten working days, longer if a file has to be retrieved from storage.
Sealed records. The form has a checkbox for sealed records. Those requests are decided by a magistrate or district judge under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32, and access is generally limited to the parties and their attorneys.
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.
Other county records. Deeds, marriage licenses, and other non-court records use the county's general Public Records Request form through the Clerk's office, 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 do I request Madison County, Idaho court records?
Complete the Court Records Request Form from the Madison County Courts page and return it in person at 159 E Main Street, Rexburg, by fax to (208) 346-8247, or by e-mail to madisoncourts@madison.idcourts.gov. Copies are $1.00 per page plus $1.00 per certification.
How long does a Madison County court records request take?
The clerk's form cites three working days to acknowledge the request and up to ten working days to locate the record. Older files kept in storage can take longer, and copies are released once the fee is paid.
Can I search Madison County court cases online?
Yes. The statewide iCourt Portal at mycourts.idaho.gov is free and covers Madison County district and magistrate cases. It shows the case index and register of actions but not every document image, and it does not include sealed or juvenile cases.
Is there help at the Rexburg courthouse for filing without a lawyer?
Yes. The Idaho Court Assistance Office has a desk in the Madison County Courthouse at 159 E Main Street, reachable at (208) 589-9872. Staff can explain forms and procedure but cannot give legal advice or retrieve case files for you.
Sources
- Madison County, Idaho — Courts — https://www.madisoncountyid.gov/departments/courts/index.php
- Madison County, Idaho — Clerk — https://www.madisoncountyid.gov/departments/clerk/
- Madison County Court Records Request Form (PDF) — https://cms2.revize.com/revize/madisoncounty/Document%20center/Departments/Courts/Public%20Records%20Request%20Form%20%28Courts%20-3.4.26%29.pdf
- Madison County — Idaho Court Assistance Office — https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Local/Madison
- 7th Judicial District — Idaho Courts — https://isc.idaho.gov/district-7
- 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
- Idaho Code § 31-3201 — Clerk of District Court, Fees — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title31/t31ch32/sect31-3201/
- Bonneville County Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder — copy and certification fees — https://www.bonnevillecountyidaho.gov/administration/clerk-auditor-and-recorder
- Bingham County Court Record Request Form (PDF) — copy and certification fees — https://www.binghamid.gov/media/Departments/DistrictCourt/Fillable%20Courts%20Updated%20Record%20Request%20form-2025.pdf
- 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.