Idaho § 42-2203 - Filing of claim of lien
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 42-2203 — Filing of claim of lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-2203. Filing of claim of lien
On or after the first day of November and prior to the first day of January thereafter, the company, corporation or association, claiming the benefit of the lien herein provided, as against any parcel of land upon which the tolls, assessments and charges shall not have been paid, shall file for record with the county recorder for the county in which such land is situated, a statement containing the name of such company, corporation or association, the general or common name of the canal systems or irrigation works, or a general description of the same sufficient for identification, a statement of the lien claimant’s demand, after deducting all just credits and offsets, a description of the particular tracts or parcels of land to be charged with the lien sufficient for identification, with the name of the owner, or reputed owner, if known, of each particular tract or parcel, which claim must be verified by the oath of the claimant or its attorney or agent, to the effect that affiant believes the same to be just: provided, that the claim or claims for liens against all land upon which the same is claimed for one year, may be made in one or more instruments, regardless of the number of owners, reputed owners or proprietors.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 42-2203
What does Idaho Statutes § 42-2203 cover?
Section 42-2203 ("Filing of claim of lien") 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 § 42-2203?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 42-2203 apply to my situation?
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