How Much Do Idaho Public Records Cost?

Many states have decided to make their records either completely free or at as low a cost as possible. In the interests of saving money, several states do charge for the cost of printing to reimburse their supply budgets, but otherwise they do not charge for the costs of getting the records, because it is the assumption of these governments that the records belong to the people.

The Case of Idaho

Idaho public records operate under a different type of law. To request Idaho public records, you need to also be willing to reimburse the cost of the staff members that are forced to look up the records for you. This is unusual, and Idaho is one of the only states that charges for their staff time.

Still, even though the state does charge for Idaho public records, the costs are usually nominal. You still have the right to view the records at your leisure, and you do not need to give any reason to request these records unless you plan on using them for phone or mailing lists. That is the only restriction on these records. Otherwise the records are open to anyone that is willing to cover the costs of the small fees.