How to Look Up Eviction Records in Idaho 2026
Court portal, certified copy fees, and expungement laws for Idaho
Where to Search Idaho Eviction Records
In Idaho, an eviction record is created the moment a landlord files an unlawful-detainer case in the Magistrate Court division of the district court for the county where the rental sits. Idaho is a relatively easy state to search because court records are consolidated and reachable from a single statewide system: the Idaho iCourt Portal. You do not have to know which county clerk holds the file before you start, the way you would in a county-by-county state.
The other half of the picture is permanence. Idaho has no statutory right to expunge or seal an eviction record, so once a case is docketed it generally stays visible. That makes accuracy on both sides matter: tenants cannot count on a record disappearing, and landlords screening applicants must read each case carefully rather than treating a hit as a verdict. Below is how to find a record, how to interpret it, and what the lack of a sealing law means.
How to find an Idaho eviction record
Start with the Idaho iCourt Portal, the state's public case-search system. Because access is statewide, a single search runs across all of Idaho's Magistrate Court dockets rather than one county at a time. Search by the party's name, or by the case number if you already have it, and narrow by county and case type to isolate landlord-tenant (eviction / unlawful detainer) filings.
If you need an official document rather than a screen view, request copies from the clerk of the district court in the county where the case was filed. Idaho charges $0.25 per page for copies, and clerks can certify a copy for use in court or for a screening dispute. The online portal is the fastest path for a quick look; the clerk's office is the source for a certified, court-stamped record.
How to read what you find
The single most important thing to check is the disposition. A filing is not a judgment. An eviction case in Magistrate Court can be dismissed, settled, or decided for the tenant, and a docket that shows only that a complaint was filed does not establish that the tenant lost or was removed.
Read the case timeline on the Idaho iCourt Portal for the final entry: look for whether judgment was entered, for whom, and whether a writ of restitution issued. A dismissed or withdrawn case carries very different weight than a judgment against the tenant. If the portal entry is ambiguous, pull the certified record from the clerk at $0.25 per page before relying on it for any decision, lease, or dispute.
Expungement and what it means for screening
Idaho has no eviction-record expungement or sealing statute. There is no standard petition a tenant can file to clear a landlord-tenant case from the public record, so most Idaho eviction filings remain searchable on the Idaho iCourt Portal indefinitely.
For landlords, that permanence is not a license to act on raw hits. Tenant-screening reports are governed by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which requires accuracy and limits how stale or disputed records are reported. Do not deny an applicant on a bare filing without confirming the disposition. A case that was dismissed or decided for the tenant should not be treated as an eviction judgment, and using inaccurate court data in a screening decision is exactly the kind of FCRA exposure landlords want to avoid.
The tenant's side
Because Idaho offers no statutory expungement path, an Idaho tenant generally cannot have an eviction case erased from the Idaho iCourt Portal simply because time has passed or rent was eventually paid. The practical levers are different: correcting genuinely inaccurate entries, and making sure a favorable outcome is reflected on the docket.
If a case was dismissed, withdrawn, or decided in the tenant's favor, confirm the Magistrate Court docket shows that disposition, and obtain a certified copy from the clerk at $0.25 per page to hand to a screening company or prospective landlord. Tenants who believe a screening report misstates a record also have FCRA dispute rights with the reporting agency. With average rent in Idaho around $1,044, clearing up a misread record can be the difference between approval and a denied application.
Step-by-Step: How to Search Idaho Eviction Records
- Go to Idaho iCourt Portal. Open https://icourt.idaho.gov in your browser.
- Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
- Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
- Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
- Check the filing date. Consider how old the record is, most tenant-screening best practices recommend discounting records older than 5-7 years.
- Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the Magistrate Court clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $0.25/page.
This guide was prepared by the Eviction Risk Map research team using public information from the Idaho Supreme Court's Administrative Office of the Courts and the statewide Idaho iCourt case-search system. Idaho has no eviction-record expungement statute as of this review. It is general information for landlords and renters, not legal advice; consult an Idaho attorney or the clerk of the relevant Magistrate Court for guidance on a specific case. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up an eviction record in Idaho?
Search the Idaho iCourt Portal, the state's public case-search system. Because access is statewide, one search covers Magistrate Court dockets across every Idaho county. Search by the tenant's name or by case number, then filter by county and landlord-tenant (unlawful detainer) case type. For an official document, request a copy from the clerk of the district court in the filing county.
Are Idaho eviction records public?
Yes. Eviction cases are heard in Idaho's Magistrate Court and the records are public, searchable statewide through the Idaho iCourt Portal. Remember that a visible filing is not the same as a judgment, so check the case disposition before drawing any conclusion.
Can a tenant expunge an eviction in Idaho?
No. Idaho has no statutory right to expunge or seal an eviction record, so cases generally remain on the Idaho iCourt Portal indefinitely. A tenant's practical options are to confirm the docket accurately reflects a dismissal or a favorable outcome, and to dispute any inaccurate entry on a screening report under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
How much does a certified copy of an Idaho eviction record cost?
Idaho district court clerks charge $0.25 per page for copies, and they can certify a copy for use in court or in a screening dispute. The Idaho iCourt Portal lets you view records online for free; the per-page fee applies when you need an official, court-stamped document.
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Court portal information sourced from the Idaho court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published Idaho statutes (see citations above). Last updated August 28, 2026. For informational purposes only, not legal advice.