Lookup Public Records in Power CountyIdaho. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Power County, Idaho Overview

Power County is located in the U.S. state of Idaho. The county was formed in 1913 and named after the American Falls Power Plant. The county seat is American Falls. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 7,719 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,443 square miles, of which 1,404 square miles is land and 38 square miles is water. Power County borders the following counties: Bannock County to the east; Oneida County to the south; Bingham County to the north; Blaine County to the northwest; and Cassia County to the southwest. Power County has four zip codes. The zip codes are 83211, 83212, 83204, and 83271. The most populated zip code is 83211.

Power County’s Clerk of the District Court, Ex-Officio Auditor and Recorder’s Office Information
As ex-officio Auditor, the County Clerk is responsible to draw warrants, examine and settle debts to the county, maintain accounts current with the Treasurer, issue an annual financial statement of the county, and perform other duties as constituted by Idaho Law.

As ex-officio Recorder, the duties of the Clerk is recording deeds, grants, transfers and mortgages or real estate, releases of mortgages, powers of attorney, leases, transcripts of judgments or decrees, marriage contracts, marriage certificates, wills, official bonds, notices of mechanics’ liens, notices of preemption claims, certified copies of any petition, and other legal documents as permitted or required by law.

As Auditor of Power County, the Clerk is responsible for payroll, accounts payable, turnover to the taxing districts, inventory, budget process, managing fund balances, quarterly and year-end reports, employee benefits and file management, accounts receivable, internal department auditing, reconciling monthly statements, levies, and indigent assistance.

As Recorder of Power County, the responsibilities and duties of the Clerk is the Recording of all county documents, which include deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc. After recording the documents, the recorded instruments are microfilmed and indexed.

Other duties of the Clerk are issuing marriage licenses, alcohol licenses, accepting passport applications, preparing and mailing all county bills, and maintaining all county records for public use such as survey plats, subdivision plats, etc.

The Clerk is also the Chief Election Official of the county and is responsible for voter registrations and administering all primary, general and special district elections.

The recording fees are $10.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page pertaining to that document.
Details of recording fees of Power County can be found in the link below:

The physical address of the Clerk of the District Court, Ex-Officio Auditor and Recorder’s Office is:

Power County Courthouse
543 Bannock Ave.
American Falls, ID 83211
Phone: (208) 226-7611
Fax: (208) 226-7612
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 p

Sharee Sprague is the Power County’s Clerk of the District Court, Ex-Officio Auditor, and Recorder. She can be contacted at (208) 226-7611or emailed at [email protected]

Power County’s Clerk of the District Court, Ex-Officio Auditor, and Recorder Website:

Power, ID Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-20098,091
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009441
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-200925
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-200925
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009185
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-200963
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-20091,398
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-200992
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009144
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200958
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20091,133
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20097
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009352
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009192
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-200943
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009109
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-200940
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-200951
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009246
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009195
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200923
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-200914
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009124
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-20092,979
Power County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Power 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:Power County Marriage License
Location:543 Bannock Avenue, American Falls, Idaho, 83211
Phone:208-226-7610

Power County Clerk Office
County Government Office

Address: 543 Bannock Ave # T, American Falls, ID 83211, United States
Phone: 208-226-7611

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