Idaho · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Gem, ID
Gem (population 21,773) records real-property documents through the Gem County Clerk/Recorder. 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.
Gem recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gem County Clerk/Recorder
- Recording fee
- $15.00 flat for deeds/grants/conveyances ≤30 pages; $10.00 first page for other instruments first / $3.00 per additional page (deeds beyond 30 pages, or other instruments beyond page 1); trust deeds/mortgages/UCC fixture filings $45 first 30 pages then $3/page add'l (+Reconveyances/releases (incl. substitution of trustee) $15.00; Powers of Attorney $25.00; copies $1.00/page + $1.00 certification + $0.50 conformed copy (originals only))
- Mailing address
- Gem County Clerk's Office, Gem County Courthouse, 415 E. Main St. Room 202, Emmett, ID 83617
- Phone
- (208) 365-4561
- Checks payable to
- Gem County Clerk/Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; standard Idaho Code §31-3205 requirements
Can you e-record in Gem?
Yes. Gem 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 Gem, Idaho
- Prepare the document so it meets Gem 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 Gem County Clerk/Recorder at Gem County Clerk's Office, Gem County Courthouse, 415 E. Main St. Room 202, Emmett, ID 83617.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 flat for deeds/grants/conveyances ≤30 pages; $10.00 first page for other instruments first / $3.00 per additional page (deeds beyond 30 pages, or other instruments beyond page 1); trust deeds/mortgages/UCC fixture filings $45 first 30 pages then $3/page add'l (+Reconveyances/releases (incl. substitution of trustee) $15.00; Powers of Attorney $25.00; copies $1.00/page + $1.00 certification + $0.50 conformed copy (originals only))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gem
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Gem property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Gem recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gem?
The Gem County Clerk/Recorder charges $15.00 flat for deeds/grants/conveyances ≤30 pages; $10.00 first page for other instruments first / $3.00 per additional page (deeds beyond 30 pages, or other instruments beyond page 1); trust deeds/mortgages/UCC fixture filings $45 first 30 pages then $3/page add'l (+Reconveyances/releases (incl. substitution of trustee) $15.00; Powers of Attorney $25.00; copies $1.00/page + $1.00 certification + $0.50 conformed copy (originals only)), with checks payable to Gem County Clerk/Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gem?
Yes. Gem 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 Gem?
Mail recordings to Gem County Clerk/Recorder: Gem County Clerk's Office, Gem County Courthouse, 415 E. Main St. Room 202, Emmett, ID 83617 ((208) 365-4561).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gem?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gem to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Gem recorder in person.
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Under contract in Gem? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.