Lookup Public Records in Jefferson County, Idaho. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Jefferson County, Jefferson Overview
Jefferson County is located in the U.S. state of Jefferson. The county was formed in 1913 and named after Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. The county seat is Rigby. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 26,914 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,106 square miles, of which 1,094 square miles is land and 12 square miles is water. Jefferson County borders the following counties: Clark County to the north; Fremont County to the northeast; Madison County to the east; Bonneville County to the south; Bingham County to the southwest; and Butte County to the west. Jefferson County has ten zip codes. The zip codes are 83425, 83401, 83402, 83431, 83434, 83435, 83442, 83443, 83444, and 83450. The most populated zip code is 83442.
Jefferson County Clerk Office Information
The County Clerk is responsible for land records, elections and voter registration, marriages, accounting, liquor licenses, recording, budgeting, accounts payable, payroll, social/veteran services and passports. The County Clerk is also Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners.
The recording fees vary depending on the type of document. For instance, recording fee for the following instruments are:
Surveys – $5
Subdivision Plats – $11
Marriage Licenses – $28
Passport Execution Fee – $25 per application
The physical address of Jefferson County Clerk Office is:
210 Courthouse Way, Suite 100
Rigby, ID 83442
Phone: (208) 745-7756
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Colleen Poole is the Jefferson County Clerk and Auditor. She can be reached at (208) 745-7756 or emailed at [email protected]
Jefferson County Assessor Office Information
The Assessor’s main duties are discovering real and personal property within the county and assigning the market value to them for property tax purposes. The Assessor is also responsible for maintaining accurate and complete plat book of land in the county. The Assessor also serves as an agent of Idaho Transportation Department in titling and registration of motor vehicles.
The physical address of the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office is:
210 Courthouse Way, Suite 150
Rigby, ID 83442
Phone: (208) 745-9215
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cody Taylor is the Jefferson County Assessor. He may be contacted at (208) 745-9215 or emailed at [email protected]
| Jefferson, ID Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 25,491 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,029 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 249 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 72 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 1,496 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 386 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 6,886 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 337 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 369 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,575 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 328 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 593 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 89 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 181 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 776 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 247 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 334 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 4,396 |
| Jefferson County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Jefferson County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Nature and Validity of Marriage Contract – Title 32, Chapter 2 and Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – Title 32, Chapter 9, Sections 32-921 to 32-929 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Jefferson County Marriage License |
| Location: | 210 Courthouse Way, Rigby, Idaho, 83442 |
| Phone: | 208-745-7756 |
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
Address: 210 Courthouse Way, Suite 100 Rigby, ID 83442
Phone: (208) 745-7756