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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Custer County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Idaho state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Custer County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Custer County, Idaho — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
4,597
Population
Census estimate
1,808
Households
Census estimate
$60,357
Median income
Annual household
$282,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Challis
County seat
In Idaho
Custer County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Custer County Records at a Glance

Record typeCuster County verified sources
Court recordsIN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
iCourt Portal - Online records & payments for the Idaho …
Criminal recordsNo verified source — see Custer County state portal below
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Custer County state portal below
Property recordsAssessor | Custer County, Idaho
Vital recordsBirth, Marriage, & Death Records | Idaho Department of H…
Idaho Vital Records | Custer County, Idaho
Voter recordsElections | Custer County, Idaho
Election Information/Forms | Custer County, Idaho
Professional licensesPublic Records Request | Division of Occupational and Profes…
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Custer County state portal below
Custer County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records0Wants & warrants0Property records1Vital records2Voter records2Licenses1Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Custer County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Custer County Records

2026
Custer County official government portal active
The official Custer County government website at custercountyidaho.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Custer County court records portal verified
State court system links for Custer County verified against the Idaho judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Custer County property records online
Custer County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Idaho, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.

The 4-Step Custer County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Custer County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Custer County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Idaho statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Idaho state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Custer County Records

❌ Myth: "Custer County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Custer County are held by the Idaho state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Custer County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Custer County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Idaho state repository has verified, current Custer County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Custer County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Custer County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Custer County & Idaho Records

For records not specific to Custer County, use Idaho's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Idaho statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Idaho: Clark · Clearwater · Elmore · Franklin · Fremont

About Custer County, Idaho

Custer County is located in central Idaho. The county seat is Challis (official site: https://custercountyidaho.org/).

  • Population: 4,597
  • Households: 1,808
  • Median household income: $60,357
  • Median home value: $282,000
  • Below poverty line: 11.6%
  • Land area: 4,922.2 sq mi
  • Population density: 0.9 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 3
  • NCES schools indexed: 5
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
Official Free
current trial in progress in Custer County case number CR19-24-0155, State v. Caton. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent/Cross Appellant’s Brief in Support of · Rehearing shall be filed with this Court on or before April 16, 2025. Dated April 02, 2025. JUSTIN B. OLESON, Appeal-Cross Appellant. Supreme Court Docket No.
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iCourt Portal - Online records & payments for the Idaho courts
Criminal & Court Records
.gov

Statewide Idaho court case records.

mycourts.idaho.gov
VR
Birth, Marriage, & Death Records | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Official Free
Services to help individuals and families document vital events of their lives including birth, death, marriage, divorce, stillbirth, and miscarriage · Order or change a marriage or divorce certificate and instructions to file a delayed marriage and divorce certificate · Order or change a ...
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Idaho Vital Records | Custer County, Idaho
Official Free
Idaho Vital Records - Find forms and instructions for providers to register birth, death, stillbirth/miscarriages, induced termination/abortions, and abortion complications with the Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics · If you are visually impaired or need help navigating the site, ...
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About the Western States Marriages Records Index
Official Free
Most of the pre-1900 marriages are included in the index for Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada. Many counties for those same states have been extracted into the 1930s and some, much later. A significant number of marriages from selected counties in California, western Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Utah, eastern Washington, and Wyoming are also included.
VT
Elections | Custer County, Idaho
Official Free
The Elections Supervisor works within the County Clerk’s office to manage the day-to-day operations of running elections. This role handles voter registration processing, oversees absentee and early voting, coordinates candidate filings and petition verification, prepares ballots and election ...
VT
Election Information/Forms | Custer County, Idaho
Official Free
schedule 8:00 am - 5:00 pm · alternate_email dmaydole@co.custer.id.us
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https://elections.sos.idaho.gov/ElectionLink/DXR.a...
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LC
Public Records Request | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Official Free
Custodians for DOPL public records requests have custody, control, and authorized access to public records. Contact Email Address: PublicRecordsRequest@dopl.idaho.gov
LC
License Search | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Official Free
Roster Download Click to download the Complete list of Licenses and Certificates issued. Be patient; the file is large. Once you have it in your browser, save it to your computer as a web-page (html). Once saved, open your spreadsheet program (like MS Excel) and then with it open the saved file.
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Assessor | Custer County, Idaho
Official Free
The Assessor’s Office is responsible for: · Maintaining valuation records on all real & personal property within Custer County; this includes residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural classes of property. Maintaining county maps
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Idaho State Police — BCI
Official Free
> For all Court Records Requests, please contact the county court where the case resides. Click this link for the Directory. > Learn more about Extended Access to Court Records. By using this site, I agree to the Privacy Policy / Legal Notice. Sealed cases and certain information that is exempt from disclosure by court order or Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 will NOT appear on the Portal.
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Recorder | Custer County, Idaho
Official Free
The Recorder is responsible to keep records of all documents recorded in Custer County. Additionally, the Recorder’s office provides marriage licenses, processes passports and records land documents, including plat maps, surveys, easements, assertions of right-of-way and some types of liens ...
BZ
Custer County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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IDAHO ELECTION INFORMATION 2020 Lisa Revised 06 29 20 4
Business, Voter & Other

Custer County, Idaho government portal.

co.custer.id.us
BZ
Idaho Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Idaho SOS business search.

sosbiz.idaho.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Custer County?
Custer County court cases are searchable through the IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO portal: https://isc.idaho.gov/opinions/51857order.pdf. Idaho also operates a state-level case lookup through the iCourt system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Idaho?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Idaho counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Idaho?
In Idaho, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Idaho law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Idaho?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Idaho State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Idaho. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.