PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22nd, 2025
Canyon County, ID — Starting May 30, 2025, the Canyon County Recorder & Passport Office will begin accepting credit cards as a form of payment for select services. Accepted cards include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Please note that a convenience fee of 2.5% (minimum $2.00) will be applied to all credit and debit card transactions.
“The option of credit card processing is just that, an optional payment method added for the convenience of patrons,” said Clerk Rick Hogaboam. “This will reduce some unnecessary trips of patrons who’ve had to leave and retrieve more limited payment options to proceed with processing their business in our recorder’s office. We’re committed to efficiency and customer service and will continue to explore ways to better serve the public.”
Not all services within the Recorder & Passport Office will be eligible for credit card payments. Below is a breakdown of services that will accept card payments and how to access them:
- Copies of Recorded Documents
Applicants requesting copies of specific recorded documents, either in person or over the phone, may pay by card. - Certified Copies of Official Documents
Certified documents signed and stamped by the Clerk’s Office may also be paid for using a card, in person, or over the phone. - Recording Documents
Documents must be recorded either in person at the Clerk’s Office or electronically via one of the eRecording vendors listed on the Canyon County website. Card payments are accepted for these services at the counter. - Marriage Licenses
Applicants must appear in person to apply for a marriage license, but the fee can now be paid using a card. - Passport Services
The execution fee for processing passport applications at the County may be paid with a credit card. However, the federal passport application fee must still be paid by check, money order, or cashier’s check, per U.S. Department of State requirements. - Catering Permits & Alcohol License Applications
Applicants may request a secure payment link via email. The Clerk’s Office will be able to set up an online payment portal to accept credit card payments
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For more information or to ask about payment eligibility for a specific service, please contact the Canyon County Clerk’s Office at (208) 454-7555 or visit our website at https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/elected-officials/clerk/.