Idaho § 31-2412 - Number to be stamped on instruments
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 31-2412 — Number to be stamped on instruments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2412. Number to be stamped on instruments
It is hereby made the duty of each county recorder in this state, when any instrument, paper or notice authorized by law to be recorded is deposited in the recorder’s office for record, immediately to write or stamp thereon an instrument number, and the numbers so stamped shall be consecutive in the order of filing, in only one (1) series of numbers, commencing with the general reception number next in order, upon this amendment becoming effective, in each county and following in the order of the filing of all instruments, papers or notices, and priority of number shall be prima facie evidence of priority of filing: provided, that when such recorder shall receive by mail or other like inclosure more than one (1) instrument, paper or notice at a time, he shall affix such numbers in the consecutive order in which said instruments, papers or notice actually came into his hand on opening, save that when more than one instrument, paper or notice is received from the same source at the same time, he may follow such directions as the sender may give in relation to such numbering. In addition to general reception numbers as above provided the county recorder may use such additional numbers as may be convenient for filing and indexing.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 31-2412
What does Idaho Statutes § 31-2412 cover?
Section 31-2412 ("Number to be stamped on instruments") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 31-2412?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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