Assessor’s Property Records

You can fill out a mailing address change request online.  You can also get the form, and assistance filling it out, at the Assessor’s Office at 190 E Front Street, Suite 107 Boise, Idaho 83702.  Please contact the Assessor’s Office with any questions at (208) 287-7200.

Primary owner information can be found on our Land Records property system website.

We recommend you get a copy of your deed of acquisition from the Ada County Recorder’s Office, [email protected], and consult with an attorney before recording any property conveyances.

We do not accept a marriage license to change names in our records. The Assessor’s Office’s ownership records are based on recordings in the Ada County Recorder’s Office. To change your name in our records you would need to record a deed or an affidavit indicating the change. However, there is no requirement to do so.

If you decide you want to change your name in the record we recommend you get a copy of your deed of acquisition from the Ada County Recorder’s Office, [email protected] and then consult with an attorney before recording any property conveyances.

The most common way to add a spouse into ownership of your real property is to record a deed.  We recommend you get a copy of your deed of acquisition from the Ada County Recorder’s Office, [email protected], and consult with an attorney before recording any property conveyances.

Your divorce decree should state how the property is to be conveyed.

~ If the decree states that you were awarded the property, it may be possible to use the decree to remove the former spouse’s name from the property. It is always wise to consult your attorney if you have any questions concerning the decree.

~ The decree may state that you will need to record a deed to convey the property. Check with your attorney to see if a deed has been prepared for the transaction. Please remember that the Grantor on the new document must be exactly as it was when you acquired title to the property.

If the deceased passed away without a will, the surviving spouse could record an affidavit in lieu of probate and the death certificate of the deceased.  If there is a will in effect at the time of death, we recommend that you speak to an attorney.

There are types of ownerships that allow the removal a deceased spouse with the recording of a death certificate. For more information and assistance, you can contact our office at (208) 287-7262. You can also find more information on the Court Assistance web page, Ada County Court Assistance.

Changes made to the data and maps are updated nightly. However, it can be several business days before a recorded document is reflected in our online records.

Legal descriptions are provided upon request. You can email us or visit the Land Records counter in the Assessor’s Office. If you want a copy of the recorded document, contact the Ada County Recorder’s Office.

The Ada County Assessor’s office does not track easements, but we might be able to provide you with a copy of a plat or survey that shows the easement. If you need more detailed information, we suggest you contact a local title company.

You can get a copy from our online Property Info and Mapping. You also have the option of visiting the Land Records counter in the Assessor’s Office or contacting our office.

If you feel there is an error on your notice, please contact your appraiser directly at the phone number listed on your assessment notice.  More information on understanding your Assessment Notice.

For privacy reasons, owner names are not searchable on the website. Primary owners for each parcel can be found on the parcel details on  Property Search & Online Maps page of the website.

The Assessor’s parcel map is created for assessment purposes only. The data that we incorporate into the map is compiled from recorded documents and that data can vary greatly in quality. The Assessor’s parcel map does NOT represent a professional survey and should not be used to accurately determine property boundaries or whether fence locations are correct.

You will need to contact the appropriate city Planning and Zoning Division or Ada County Development Services to determine the procedure you will need to follow. The Assessor’s Office requires that a new deed to be recorded with the new legal description for the parcel.

You will need to contact a licensed land surveyor. A list of local land surveyors can be found in the phone book. More information can be found on the website of the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors.

The recording of a survey does not convey ownership, change property boundaries or create new Assessor’s tax parcel numbers. A deed with the new metes and bounds or the narrative property description must be recorded for the Assessor’s Office to make any changes in ownership or create new tax parcels.