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Learn how to access free Ada County public records through official databases and learn more about anyone, quickly and efficiently.

Public information is readily accessible and primarily includes arrests, mugshots, warrants, probation, criminal history, prisoner records, the sex offender registry, court records, background check reports and property records. But finding these details is tricky if you don’t know what to look for or where to look.

Regardless of what’s being searched for or the reason why, this guide empowers citizens with the necessary resources to lookup free public records in Ada County Idaho.

How Do I View Ada County Arrest Records & Mugshots?

Individuals hoping to find out if someone is in jail in Ada County or look up information on someone’s arrest details and charges can do so by reviewing their arrest records. In Ada County, public records such as daily arrests and detainment information are made transparent and accessible to members of the public under the Idaho Public Records Law, but searchers may benefit from knowing the approximate time and location of the arrest.¹

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office (ASCO) hosts arrest logs for the county.² These can be requested in person in Boise, but any public information requests–including recent arrest reports–may also be requested by phone or by submitting an online ACSO Public Records Request Form as long as the requester knows the inmate’s name and date of birth.

Ada County Sheriff’s Office
7200 Barrister Drive
Boise, Idaho 83704

Public Records Requests: 208.577.3012
General Inquiries: 208.577.3000
Fax: 208.577.3009

Requesters who opt to submit the ACSO’s online request form for Ada County arrest records can choose whether to have the records delivered by mail, email or pick the documents up in person. However, interested parties might want to note that not all forms are available for email delivery. A free arrest history review will be provided on the subject, but searches that take the ACSO staff more than 2 hours to complete will come at a fee.

Since there is only one jail in Ada County, all arrest records provided by the ACSO will be for Ada County bookings. The Ada County jail roster can be searched as well by typing the subject’s partial or full last name. Relevant search results will be shown, and individuals can find someone’s mugshot and information about their charge(s).

Ada County Jail
7210 Barrister Drive
Boise, Idaho 83704

Phone: 208.577.3000

Inmate profiles will include:

• Age
• Arresting Agency
• Bail Amount
• Charge
• Full Name
• Jail Identification Number
• Location
• Mugshot
• Severity of Charge
• Type of Charge

Arrest records may also be obtained through city police departments if they were the arresting agency. For example, Boise Police Department Public Records Requests may be submitted in person or online. Record requests through the Boise PD will be charged a nominal fee and must be in writing; requests should include the arrestee’s full name and date of birth.

Boise Police Department
333 North Mark Stall Place
Boise, Idaho 83704

Check Public Records: 208.570.6000
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Requests will be granted within 3-10 business days. Records involving pending legal matters or investigations will not be disbursed.

Police departments in other cities can be contacted for arrest reports or general questions by searching “[city name] police department contact information” on any search engine and reviewing the results for the applicable contact information.

How To See If Someone Is Married or Divorced in Ada County Idaho

Ada County public records–including marriage certificates and public divorce records–can be obtained through several custodians, but each has a different process and cost associated. Interested parties should also note that Idaho marriage and divorce records are withheld by law for 50 years after finalization.

Both Ada County marriage records and divorce records can be obtained by filling out a public record request form online or inquiring with the Ada County recorder in person. Copies cost $1 each, with an extra $1 per document if certification is needed.

Ada County Clerk & Recorder
200 West Front Street
Boise Idaho 83702

Phone: 208.287.6879

Another method of obtaining copies of marriage and divorce records in Ada County is by turning in a general record request form to the Recorder’s office along with a $2 payment per copy by cash or check. Requesters will need to know the full names (and ideally maiden names) of the subjects of the record and the year the marriage occurred.

In the state of Idaho, marriage and divorce certificates from May 1947 on can also be ordered through the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records (IVR) of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, but only the person(s) named on the certificate, immediate members of the family, legal representatives, or others who have a court order may purchase them if they are less than 50 years old.⁶

There isn’t a public office for the IVR, so requests made via the bureau must be submitted by mail.

To request marriage or divorce records via the IVR, individuals can:

• Fill out either a Marriage/Divorce Record Request Form (English) or a Marriage/Divorce Record Request Form (Spanish)
• Obtain a photocopy of any accepted forms of identification
• Sign a check or money order for the appropriate fees and make payable to “Idaho Vital Records” (certified copies are $16 each but additional fees may apply, such as for expedited processing)
• Gather all of the above and send them together by mail to:
  • Idaho Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics
    P.O. Box 83720
    Boise, Idaho 83720-0036

Orders will be mailed via USPS. Questions for the bureau can be directed to [email protected] or 208.334.5980.

Note: Divorce certificates show that a divorce was granted but is not as comprehensive as a divorce decree; divorce decrees must be requested via the Ada County Clerk of Court.⁷

Ada County Clerk of Court
200 W. Front Street
Boise, ID 83702

Phone: 208.287.6879
Email: [email protected]

Ada County divorce records may also be purchased online, which offers the fastest processing time. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has partnered with VitalChek, an independent service that provides vital records by USPS unless expedited shipping is requested–in such cases, certificates will be delivered by UPS.

VitalChek accepts credit card payments and charges the following fee(s) per certificate:

• $10.50 Non-refundable Fee Per Order
• $10 Per Expedited (Rush) Order Processing
• $19 Per Expedited Delivery via UPS

Individuals can also rely on third-party services to check if someone is married or to obtain marriage or divorce records. These platforms can provide results on a national scale and are often able to check aliases as well.

Lastly, interested parties may benefit from checking with local churches in the region where the marriage occurred, especially if the records date back to before 1947, as the Bureau of Vital Records will not have documentation on those marriages. Church records might also be helpful to individuals tracing their family tree or wanting to find out if someone is married for other genealogy purposes.

Guidance on the best ways to find marital records in neighboring counties–as well as other public records pertaining to court cases, arrests, or someone’s criminal past–can be accessed via our resource on how to conduct a free public information search in Idaho.

How To See If Someone Has a Criminal History in Ada County

Public records in Ada County that are made available by the Idaho Public Records Law include criminal history information consisting of details from arrest records, police reports, law enforcement agencies, and correctional facilities. Criminal records are far more in-depth than arrest or jail records, as they provide a comprehensive look into a subject’s past and pending criminal details and case proceedings rather than focusing on one incident.

Ada County criminal records are obtainable through various custodians, but not all can provide certified records. The Ada County Clerk of Court can look up someone’s criminal record and may be reached at the location or phone number listed above for criminal history inquiries.⁷ Searchers who prefer an electronic search can conduct one by requesting a criminal case search or utilizing the iCourt Portal.

Law enforcement agencies such as the Boise Police Department and Ada County Sheriff’s Office can also provide insight into previous arrests, detainments, and offenses via public records requests.² Though most requesters can receive a free criminal record check this way, large requests through either of these agencies will be charged a fee.

Obtain Ada County Criminal Records via State Record Custodians

City and county custodians can provide relevant criminal history information, but the best option for securing a comprehensive criminal record is through the state’s central public records repository–the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) of the Idaho State Police (ISP).⁸

Idaho criminal records are available to the public via the BCI’s name-based background checks for a cost of $20, but requesters may benefit from knowing that the name-based search may not be completely accurate, as mistakes due to misspellings, aliases, or duplicate names are possible.^{9, 10} Any individual may use this form to search for others’ criminal history information by name.

While a more reliable search is available by way of a fingerprint-based background check and is available for public use, it could be difficult to obtain fingerprints of another subject, so this type of criminal record is often obtained for oneself.¹¹ This type of record costs the same as a name-based check ($20) but necessitates that a standard fingerprint card be completed and submitted along with the form and payment (by check or credit card).

Fingerprints can be taken by local law enforcement agencies and submitted to the BCI or taken directly at BCI Headquarters at the following address:

Bureau of Criminal Identification
Idaho State Police
700 Stratford Drive
Ste. 120
Meridian, Idaho 83642

Phone: 208.884.7130
Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The BCI charges $10 for the initial fingerprint card and $5 per additional card needed (separate from the criminal background check fee).

Individuals may also want to check if someone has a criminal record through the IDOC’s Resident/Client Search, where current inmates and those released under supervision can be found along with their offense and sentencing details and case information for free. The search tool allows for searches by either last name or IDOC number, and results will be limited to the state of Idaho.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator can be searched for information on inmates held in federal correctional facilities and allows for searches by either name or Bureau of Prisons (BOP) number.¹²

The state and national sex offender registries are free to search and will disclose information on an individual’s sex crimes and convictions. The Idaho Sex Offender Registry is hosted by the ISP and is available for public use; search options include name, city, county, zip code, and map view.¹³ Concerned individuals in Ada County can opt for the county search and may review the offenders found within the county.

Idaho State Sex Offender Registry offender profiles will include:

• Address(es)
• Date of Birth
• Eye Color
• Full Name & Alias(es)
• Hair Color/Type
• Height
• Mugshot
• Offense Details (Date/Type)
• Place of Conviction
• Race
• Sex
• Registry I.D.
• Registration Status
• Weight

A nationwide sex offender registry is also accessible by the public; the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) can be viewed by the offender’s name or an address and chosen radius.¹⁵

How Do I Perform a Background Check in Ada County, Idaho?

Idaho background checks can help provide insight into an individual’s history, often including a wide range of information from employment and residency to criminal history and past or pending court cases.⁹ Background checks can be done for either personal or professional reasons, but the purpose of the investigation dictates how the check can be conducted.

Personal background checks can help an interested party look into a family member, coworker, or neighbor without the subject’s knowledge or consent, as Idaho state law does not require it. However, the information found in the background check cannot be used to stalk, harass, or otherwise harm or intimidate the subject. Third-party platforms can provide efficient and helpful results for a small fee.

Professional background checks are often used for employment, purchasing firearms, housing, and other official purposes. These require consent from the person being investigated, and the subject maintains the right to dispute false information produced from the background check.

Professional checks must adhere to the laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to protect applicants, trainees, and employees from discrimination and ensure fair and accurate consumer reporting.

There are two primary types of professional background checks–Level 1 and Level 2.

Level 1 background checks are name-based and have a greater margin of error, but Level 2 background checks rely on fingerprint matches and are highly accurate and reliable.

These records can hold information gathered from police records, courts, probation and parole offices, detention centers, and law enforcement agencies. However, Level 2 background checks are extremely thorough and often include in-depth details such as one’s marital status, prior and current employers, addresses, education, and more.

While both Level 1 and 2 background checks can be used for employment reasons, Level 2 checks are usually reserved for jobs working with young children, the elderly, the process of adoption, and some C-level positions.

Although Ada County and its major cities do not offer background checks, both Level 1 name-based background checks and Level 2 fingerprint-based background checks are accessible via the BCI, and the processes for obtaining each are explained in detail in the previous section.^{10, 11}

Level 2 checks do not have to go through an authorized agency to be reviewed by the BCI; instead, any individual can submit their own or someone else’s fingerprints and the appropriate completed form with a payment of $20 to have a background check conducted.

Payments to the BCI can be made by credit card or check, but fingerprints taken either at the BCI or other law enforcement agencies will come at a separate and additional cost. If desired, fingerprints can be taken at the BCI Office of the Idaho State Police during their business hours. Requests are accepted by mail or in person.

Bureau of Criminal Identification
Idaho State Police
700 Stratford Drive
Ste. 120
Meridian, Idaho 83642

Phone: 208.884.7130
Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

As an exception, the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare requires individuals who apply to work for the department to undergo a more thorough background check. This check must be performed by the Idaho Background Check Unit (BCU) after visiting one of the various fingerprinting locations, having their background check notarized, showing a valid form of identification, and paying the applicable fees by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card.

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Background Check Unit (BCU)
1720 Westgate Dr.
Ste. B
Boise, Idaho 83704

Phone: 208.332.7990
Toll-Free: 800.340.1246
Fax: 208.332.7991
Email: [email protected]

The BCU will also provide these services to any agency, employee, or department required to undergo this more extensive check by state statute. Some examples of individuals or entities who are required to have the enhanced background check offered by the BCU are listed below.

• Adoptive Parents / Applicants
• Behavioral Health Community Crisis Centers
• Behavioral Health Program Volunteers
• Children’s Care Facilities
• Children’s Therapeutic Outdoor Programs & Services
• Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)
• Licensed Foster Care
• Licensed Day Care
• Mental Health Services
• Non-hospital, Medically Monitored Detoxification & Mental Health Diversion Units

How To Check for Active Arrest Warrants in Ada County, Idaho

Interested parties can check if someone has a warrant in Ada County, Idaho, through several options at the local and state level. At the local level, individuals can search for Ada County Sheriff’s Office warrants by first or last name and will be shown subjects who have valid arrest warrants in Ada County for criminal or traffic offenses.¹⁶ Juvenile offenders will not be shown in the search results.

The Ada County Clerk of Court will also be able to provide information about outstanding Ada County warrants, but the sheriff’s office or online search should be utilized first.⁷

A statewide warrant search may also be performed through the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) Resident/Client Search, but these will only show warrant information on offenders who are already incarcerated and being held in IDOC custody. IDOC inmates may be searched via this free service by last name or IDOC number.

Warrants also show up on public criminal records and background checks, and they can be checked by members of the public via the BCI by running a non-criminal justice name-based criminal background check, but this will cost the requester $20 (with an additional fee for credit/debit card processing).¹⁰

Both the form and fee should be submitted in person or by mail to:

Idaho Bureau of Criminal Identification
700 South Stratford Drive
Suite 120
Meridian, Idaho 83642

Phone: 208.884.7130
Fax: 208.884.7193

How Do I Figure Out If Someone Is on Probation in Ada County?

A search of individuals who have been released from jail and are on court-ordered supervision or probation in Ada County can be performed on either a county- or statewide scale.

At the local level, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office (ASCO) is tasked with supervising misdemeanor probation clients.^{2, 18} Although there isn’t an online directory of probationers, the parole office can be contacted by phone or in person for inquiries.

Ada County Misdemeanor Probation Office
7180 Barrister Dr.
Boise, Idaho 83704

Phone: 208.577.3380

The Idaho Department of Corrections also provides a statewide Resident/Client Search where individuals can view probation information on subjects who were previously incarcerated under IDOC jurisdiction. This is a free search tool that can be searched by IDOC number or last name (first name optional).

Once a search has been performed, relevant search results will be shown, and interested parties may review these and click any profile to see:

• Age
• Case Number
• IDOC Number
• Offender Status (i.e., In Custody/On Probation)
• Offense(s)
• Probationer Name
• Probation Officer Name
• Probation Officer Phone Number
• Sentencing County
• Supervising District

Probationers in Ada County who were charged or convicted of federal crimes are supervised by the U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services for the District of Idaho. Contact information for their office in Ada County can be found below.

Boise Office
550 West Fort St.
Room 458
Boise, Idaho 83724

Phone: 208.334.1630
Fax: 208.334.1872
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

How To Track Down Court Records in Ada County

The Idaho court system is composed of 3 levels–the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and the District–or Trial–Courts (which include the Division of the Magistrate).

A low-cost or free public records search is available at all court levels in the state but via differing means. The process of obtaining court records through each type of court is summarized below.

Ada County judicial records are open for public viewing unless legally withheld or sealed. Individuals hoping to access Ada County court records can do so in person at the local courthouse–one of four courthouses of the Fourth Judicial Court.²¹

Ada County Courthouse
200 West Front Street
Boise, Idaho 83702

Phone: 208.287.6900
Fax: 208.287.6919
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Juvenile Court
6300 West Denton Street
Boise, Idaho 83704

Phone: 208.577.5625
Fax: 208.577.4809
Email: [email protected]

A public index of trial court records, including probate cases, is also available online via iCourt. Court dates, hearing calendars, and court documents are all available via the portal as well. To conduct an Ada County case search, simply select “Ada” from the county dropdown menu and “Records Search” under the service dropdown.

Searchers will then be brought to the iCourt Portal Smart Search feature, where court records can be found by case number or name (typed in order of last, first, middle, and suffix). Sealed and juvenile records are not available, but all public court records can be viewed electronically with this search tool. Copies of court records come at a nominal fee, variable by record type and number of copies.

Charges paid by credit card are subject to a 3.5% transaction fee.

If any particular Ada County public records pertaining to court cases cannot be found via the aforementioned methods, a court record request may be submitted online. Requesters can simply select the relevant request type and enter their name, contact information, and information on the record they’d like. Individuals may also opt to have their court records certified.

Copies cost $1 each and an additional $1 per court seal (certification)

Lastly, county court records can be accessed via the Ada County Clerk of Court; records may be requested from the clerk in person, by phone, or by email.⁷

Ada County Clerk of Court
200 W. Front Street
Boise, ID 83702

Phone: 208.287.6879
Email: [email protected]

Interested parties may also submit a state-level Idaho Supreme Court record request pertaining to criminal and civil matters or browse the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) database on a national scale. PACER allows users to create a free account, but copies of records will cost a small fee.

How To Run a Vital Records Search in Ada County: Retrieve Birth & Death Certificates

Ada County public records extend to certificates of birth and death as well as other vital records, but certified copies are only available under certain circumstances.

In Idaho, certificates of birth are made confidential by law for 100 years, while certificates of death are confidential for 50 years; copies of birth records can be requested from the Ada County Clerk for $1 for each page plus $1 per document certification.

Ada County Clerk & Recorder
200 West Front Street
Boise Idaho 83702

Phone: 208.287.6879

However, since state law prohibits certificates of death from being issued at the county level by the coroner’s office, death records should instead be obtained directly from the funeral home involved or through the methods outlined below.

After the required waiting period, either type of vital record can be ordered by mail from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records (IVR) of the Department of Health & Welfare as long as the event occurred after July 1911.²³

However, only certain parties, such as immediate family members or the subject of the certificate, may request these records.

Each written record request should include:

• A completed request form (download and fill out the appropriate form below)
  • Idaho Request for Birth Certificate (English)
  • Idaho Request for Birth Certificate (Spanish)
  • Idaho Request for Death Certificate (English)
  • Idaho Request for Death Certificate (Spanish)
• Photocopy of valid form(s) of accepted forms of identification
• Certificate fees are made payable to “Idaho Vital Records” by check or money order (certified copies are $16 each, but additional fees may apply, such as for expedited processing)

These items should be mailed together to the IVR at the following address:

Idaho Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720 – 0036

Processing time is usually 1-2 weeks for expedited service or 2-4 weeks for standard processing.

Vital records may also be purchased online via VitalChek; records will be delivered by USPS with the exception of rushed delivery, in which case they’ll be sent by UPS.

VitalChek accepts credit card payments and charges the following fee(s) per certificate:

• $10.50 Non-refundable Fee Per Order
• $10 Per Expedited (Rush) Order Processing
• $19 Per Expedited Delivery via UPS

Vital records can also be ordered through third-party platforms but will not be certified or official.

How To See Property Ownership Details or Who Lives at an Address Through Ada County Public Records

Public records include documents involving property ownership through Ada County. Ada County property records are hosted and maintained by the county recorder, who can be reached in person, by phone, or by email.²⁴

Ada County Recorder
200 West Front St.
Room 1207
Boise, ID 83702
Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Phone: 208.287.6840
Email: [email protected]

Ada County’s property record search tool is a free resource and will provide both parcel numbers and property owner information.

Although the online search tool is convenient, comprehensive property records must be viewed in person at the recorder’s office. Other Ada County public records obtained from the county recorder cost $1 per page and an additional $1 per document if it needs to be certified (payable by cash or check).