Estate Planning & Probate in Bingham County, Idaho

There are two reasons people look up Bingham County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Bingham County's actual court and recording details.

The Probate Process in Bingham County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Bingham County, probate runs through the Magistrate Court at 501 North Maple Street, Suite 205, Blackfoot. The court sits in the 7th Judicial District.

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Probate Court Record

Magistrate Court

Bingham County · 7th Judicial District

Address

501 North Maple Street, Suite 205Blackfoot, ID 83221

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed during the lunch hour)
Paper filing availableE-filing optionalSelf-filing allowed
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Bingham County

Address

501 North Maple StreetBlackfoot, ID 83221

Fax

208-785-4131

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; recording hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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$15 for the first 30 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 30.

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Verified September 4, 2026 · Source

Local Procedures at the Magistrate Court

The court offers a self-help center. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 208-589-9872 for details.

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