Idaho · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clearwater, ID
Clearwater (population 9,118) records real-property documents through the Clearwater County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder (JoAnn Davis). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Clearwater recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clearwater County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder (JoAnn Davis)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 flat for deeds/grants/conveyances of real property ≤30 pages (per Idaho Code §31-3205); $10.00 first page for other instruments first / $3.00 per additional page beyond 30 pages (deeds) or beyond first page (other instruments); trust deeds/mortgages $45 first 30 pages then $3/page add'l (+Reconveyances/releases of mortgages $15.00; Powers of Attorney $25.00; copies $1.00/page + $1.00 certification)
- Mailing address
- Clearwater County Recorder, PO Box 586, Orofino, ID 83544 (physical: Clearwater County Courthouse, Orofino, ID 83544)
- Phone
- (208) 476-5615
- Checks payable to
- Clearwater County Recorder / Clearwater County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet in Idaho; standard Idaho Code §31-3205 formatting: legible, notarized original, grantee mailing address on deeds
Can you e-record in Clearwater?
Yes. Clearwater accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clearwater, Idaho
- Prepare the document so it meets Clearwater formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Clearwater County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder (JoAnn Davis) at Clearwater County Recorder, PO Box 586, Orofino, ID 83544 (physical: Clearwater County Courthouse, Orofino, ID 83544).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 flat for deeds/grants/conveyances of real property ≤30 pages (per Idaho Code §31-3205); $10.00 first page for other instruments first / $3.00 per additional page beyond 30 pages (deeds) or beyond first page (other instruments); trust deeds/mortgages $45 first 30 pages then $3/page add'l (+Reconveyances/releases of mortgages $15.00; Powers of Attorney $25.00; copies $1.00/page + $1.00 certification)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Clearwater standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Clearwater recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clearwater?
The Clearwater County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder (JoAnn Davis) charges $15.00 flat for deeds/grants/conveyances of real property ≤30 pages (per Idaho Code §31-3205); $10.00 first page for other instruments first / $3.00 per additional page beyond 30 pages (deeds) or beyond first page (other instruments); trust deeds/mortgages $45 first 30 pages then $3/page add'l (+Reconveyances/releases of mortgages $15.00; Powers of Attorney $25.00; copies $1.00/page + $1.00 certification), with checks payable to Clearwater County Recorder / Clearwater County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clearwater?
Yes. Clearwater accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Clearwater?
Mail recordings to Clearwater County Auditor/Clerk/Recorder (JoAnn Davis): Clearwater County Recorder, PO Box 586, Orofino, ID 83544 (physical: Clearwater County Courthouse, Orofino, ID 83544) ((208) 476-5615).
Can Jurably record my document in Clearwater for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Clearwater recorder in person.
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