| Clerk of the District Court | Twin Falls County Clerk of the District Court — Court Services |
|---|---|
| County Clerk and Recorder | Twin Falls County Clerk / Auditor / Recorder |
| Clerk address | Twin Falls County Court Facility, 427 Shoshone Street North, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (mail: P.O. Box 126, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126) |
| Phone | (208) 736-4025 (Clerk of the District Court); fax (208) 736-4155 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| 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 |
Twin Falls County is the hub of Idaho's Magic Valley and the administrative seat of the 5th Judicial District, which also covers Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties. As everywhere in Idaho, one elected official — the Twin Falls County Clerk, serving ex officio as Clerk of the District Court — is the legal custodian of every case filed in the county, whether it was heard in the district court (felonies, larger civil suits, divorce and custody) or the magistrate division (misdemeanors, small claims, probate, evictions, and traffic).
Twin Falls is one of the few Idaho counties where the clerk's court staff and the clerk's auditor-and-recorder staff sit in different buildings. Court files are kept at the Twin Falls County Court Facility at 427 Shoshone Street North in downtown Twin Falls, while the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder office (deeds, marriage licenses, passports, elections) is on the second floor of the county's West building at 630 Addison Avenue West. A records request for a court case goes to the Shoshone Street building; a request for a recorded deed or a marriage license goes to Addison Avenue.
Case information for Twin Falls County is searchable for free through the statewide iCourt Portal, and fines and fees can be paid online through the same site. Document images and certified copies still come from the court clerk's office. Several private "Twin Falls court records" websites rank well in search results; none of them is the official source.
Search Twin Falls County court records online
Clerk of the District Court
Twin Falls County Clerk of the District Court — Court Services
- Cost
- Free case search through iCourt; per-page fees apply for copies and certification
- Coverage
- District court and magistrate division cases filed in Twin Falls County, including felony, civil, family, probate, misdemeanor, small-claims, and traffic matters
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The Idaho Courts' Twin Falls County page lists the court facility address, clerk phone and fax, hours, and payment options. Court Services accepts fine and fee payments by mail (P.O. Box 126, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126), by phone at (208) 736-4116 or (208) 736-4026 with a 3.5% card surcharge, or online through mycourts.idaho.gov.
County Clerk and Recorder
Twin Falls County Clerk / Auditor / Recorder
- Cost
- Recording and copy fees set by the recorder; court copy fees follow Idaho Code § 31-3201
- Coverage
- County government records — recorded documents, marriage licenses, passports, liquor licenses, and elections — kept by the same elected clerk but in a separate building from the court files
The Clerk/Auditor/Recorder office is at 630 Addison Ave W, 2nd floor (208-736-4004). It does not hold court case files; those are at the Court Facility on Shoshone Street North.
Other courts
5th Judicial District — Idaho Courts
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- District administration for the eight-county 5th Judicial District, headquartered at the Twin Falls County Court Facility; links to the iCourt Portal, e-filing, and each county's court page
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The Trial Court Administrator's office coordinates judges across the district but does not hold case files; each county's clerk keeps its own records.
What is available online
The iCourt Portal indexes Twin Falls County district and magistrate cases and shows the register of actions for most cases filed since the county moved to the statewide case management system. Fines and fees can be paid through the same portal (a 3.5% surcharge applies to card payments). Document images are not consistently available online, and certified copies always require a request to the court clerk at the Shoshone Street court facility. Recorded documents such as deeds and plats are a separate system run by the recorder's office 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
Twin Falls County clerk offices
Twin Falls County Court Facility, 427 Shoshone Street North, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (mail: P.O. Box 126, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126)
Phone: (208) 736-4025 (Clerk of the District Court); fax (208) 736-4155
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In person. Go to the Clerk of the District Court at the Twin Falls County Court Facility, 427 Shoshone Street North, Twin Falls, during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). Bring the case number if you have it, or the full names of the parties and the approximate year the case was filed, and say whether you need plain or certified copies. You will pass through security to enter the building.
By mail. Write to the Clerk of the District Court, P.O. Box 126, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126. Include the case number or party names and filing year, a description of the documents you need, whether you want them certified, a daytime phone number, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (208) 736-4025 first to confirm the current per-page fee and the accepted payment methods so the request is not delayed for a fee quote.
Online. Search the case index and register of actions for free at mycourts.idaho.gov. Fines and fees for Twin Falls County cases can be paid online or by phone at (208) 736-4116 or (208) 736-4026. The online portal does not issue certified copies.
Fees. Copy and certification fees follow the statutory schedule in Idaho Code § 31-3201 ($1.00 per page for copies); confirm the certification charge with the clerk's office before sending payment.
Wrong building? Requests for recorded documents, marriage licenses, or other county records go to the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder office at 630 Addison Ave W, 2nd floor, (208) 736-4004 — not to the court facility.
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
Where do I go to get Twin Falls County court records in person?
The Clerk of the District Court at the Twin Falls County Court Facility, 427 Shoshone Street North, Twin Falls, open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The clerk's recorder office at 630 Addison Ave W handles deeds and marriage licenses, not court files.
Can I search Twin Falls County court cases online for free?
Yes. The statewide iCourt Portal at mycourts.idaho.gov covers Twin Falls County district and magistrate cases at no charge. Fees apply only when you order copies or certified copies from the clerk's office.
How do I pay a Twin Falls County traffic ticket or court fine?
Online through mycourts.idaho.gov, by phone at (208) 736-4116 or (208) 736-4026 during business hours, or by mail to Court Services at P.O. Box 126, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126. Card payments carry a 3.5% surcharge.
Does the 5th Judicial District office keep case files for Twin Falls County?
No. The Trial Court Administrator for the 5th Judicial District is based in Twin Falls and coordinates judges across eight counties, but each county's clerk — including Twin Falls County's — keeps its own case records.
Sources
- Twin Falls County — Judges and Staff (Idaho Courts, 5th Judicial District) — https://isc.idaho.gov/district-5/about/judges-and-staff/twin-falls
- Twin Falls County Clerk/Auditor/Recorder — https://twinfallscounty.org/clerk/
- Twin Falls County Clerk — Courts — https://twinfallscounty.org/clerk/courts/
- 5th Judicial District — Idaho Courts — https://isc.idaho.gov/district-5
- 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
- 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.