County Clerk

County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court, Ex-Officio Auditor and Recorder
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Chris Yamamoto, County Clerk

  • Address:
    1115 Albany Street
    Caldwell, Idaho 83605
  • Phone: (208) 454-7337
    Email: canyoncountyclerk@canyonco.org
  • Chris Yamamoto - Canyon County Clerk, Clerk of the Third District Court, Ex-Officio Auditor and Recorder
  • Office Hours:
    Monday through Friday
    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


  • Mission

    Serving all of Canyon County in an efficient, accurate and friendly manner.


  • Responsibilities

  • Courts

    The Clerk provides clerical support for the courts and is responsible for the processing and maintenance of all court case filings. This office provides in-court clerks who support judges in the commission of their duties.

  • Recorder

    This Office primarily records documents related to property, but also issues local liquor licenses and marriage licenses.

  • Elections & Passports

    The Clerk is the Chief Elections Officer for the county. The staff registers voters, maintains a database of registered voters, and conducts county, state and national elections. This office is also an executing agent for passports.

  • Auditing

    The Auditor's Office prepares the county's payroll and manages all accounts receivable and payable. Auditing staff also prepares the county's annual budget and its year-end financial reports.

  • Welfare/Indigent Services

    This department carries out the mandates of Idaho law contained in Title 31, Chapters 34 & 35 of the Idaho Code. These laws provide for limited and temporary assistance to county residents for the payment of some non-medical and medical expenses. Assistance from the county is required to be "as a last resort" only. All counties in Idaho, including Canyon County, will require repayment of any taxpayer funds used to assist a county resident under these laws.