Idaho · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kootenai, ID
Kootenai (population 191,864) records real-property documents through the Kootenai County 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.
Kootenai recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kootenai County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $10 first page (general documents); Deeds $15; Deed of Trust/Mortgage $45 (first 30 pages) first / $3 per additional page (over 30 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages; over 1st page for other documents) add'l (+Reconveyance $15; Power of Attorney $25; Surveys $5/page; Plats $11 flat; Certified copies $1/page + $1 certification fee (fee schedule effective July 1, 2018 per Idaho Code 31-3205))
- Mailing address
- Kootenai County Recorder, P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 (physical: 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
- Phone
- (208) 446-1650 (Recorder); office main line referenced as (208) 769-4400
- Checks payable to
- Kootenai County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet mandated; documents must be original, completed, signed by grantor, and notarized, with legal description or reference number
Can you e-record in Kootenai?
Yes. Kootenai accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Kootenai, Idaho
- Prepare the document so it meets Kootenai 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, ePN, or by mail to Kootenai County Recorder at Kootenai County Recorder, P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 (physical: 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814).
- Pay the recording fee ($10 first page (general documents); Deeds $15; Deed of Trust/Mortgage $45 (first 30 pages) first / $3 per additional page (over 30 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages; over 1st page for other documents) add'l (+Reconveyance $15; Power of Attorney $25; Surveys $5/page; Plats $11 flat; Certified copies $1/page + $1 certification fee (fee schedule effective July 1, 2018 per Idaho Code 31-3205))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kootenai
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 Kootenai 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.
Kootenai recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kootenai?
The Kootenai County Recorder charges $10 first page (general documents); Deeds $15; Deed of Trust/Mortgage $45 (first 30 pages) first / $3 per additional page (over 30 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages; over 1st page for other documents) add'l (+Reconveyance $15; Power of Attorney $25; Surveys $5/page; Plats $11 flat; Certified copies $1/page + $1 certification fee (fee schedule effective July 1, 2018 per Idaho Code 31-3205)), with checks payable to Kootenai County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kootenai?
Yes. Kootenai accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Kootenai?
Mail recordings to Kootenai County Recorder: Kootenai County Recorder, P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 (physical: 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814) ((208) 446-1650 (Recorder); office main line referenced as (208) 769-4400).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kootenai?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kootenai 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 Kootenai recorder in person.
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