**Effective Immediately**

The Elmore County DMV is closed to the public. Transactions such as vehicle registration renewals can be completed by calling 208-587-2126 Ext. 504 or online at itd.idaho.gov/dmv. If you need immediate assistance and must visit our office, please call ahead to schedule an appointment and our staff will gladly assist you.

The Elmore County Drivers License office is conducting business by appointment only.  In an effort to protect the public and our employees by reducing exposure, services are limited to only citizens of Elmore County .

If you need to do business in the Elmore County Drivers License Office, please call 208-587-1888 Ext. 3 to make your appointment. Employees are on duty during normal business hours (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) to answer the phones. By going to appointments only please understand there will be an influx of calls and you may not get through immediately. If you do not get through either leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible or call back at a later time.

Idaho Commerce along with the Idaho Office of Emergency Management is working to secure U.S. Small Business Administration – Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. To become eligible for assistance we need affected Idaho businesses to file with Commerce, SBA’s Economic Injury Worksheet.

Click Link below for additional information:

Small Business Financial Assistance Info

*Update to Small Business Resources 3-26-20*

***PUBLIC NOTICE***

In response to the concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to help reduce the possibility of contracting COVID-19,  we are encouraging individuals to practice social distancing. As part of that effort we would like to encourage individuals that have business with County offices to use available online services, email or telephone calls to conduct that business.

While not all services can be completed electronically there are many that can be completed through our website and/or links provided within that site.

To contact our County offices please call (208) 587-2130 and when prompted please enter the appropriate extension for the office you are trying to contact.

Assessor’s Office – ext 507                                                    Treasurer’s Office – ext 501

Motor Vehicles –   ext 504                                                     Land Use & Building – ext 502

Auditor/Recorder – ext 500                                                 Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – ext 503

Elections – ext 1206 or 1274                                               Veteran’s Services – ext. 1296

Social Services – ext 1243                                                    4H/Extension – ext 509

District/Magistrate Court – ext 508                                     Driver’s License – ext. 1101, 1102 or 1103

Court Assistance Officer – ext 1263                                     Misd.Probation – ext. 1264 or 1221

Juvenile Probation – ext 506                                                Drug Court Coordinator – ext 1282

IF YOU ARE A HIGHER RISK INDIVIDUAL BASED ON AGE, MEDICAL HISTORY OR RECENT TRAVEL/ EXPOSURE TO A PERSON THAT HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE YOU NEED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH BEFORE COMING TO THE OFFICE, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR BUSINESS.

***ATTENTION***

As a precautionary measure to help protect the health and safety of court employees, elected officials and the general public the Idaho Supreme Court has Ordered the following restrictions:

Individuals are not to enter courtrooms or court services offices if they have:

1. Visited China, Iran, South Korea, any European countries, or any other high-risk countries identified by the CDC in the previous 14 days;
2. Resided with or been in close contact with someone who has been in any of those countries within the previous 14 days;
3. Traveled domestically within the United States where COVID-19 has sustained widespread community transmission;
4. Been asked to self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital, or health agency;
5. Been diagnosed with or have had contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19; or
6. A fever, cough or shortness of breath.

If you are currently scheduled for Court and are represented by counsel please contact your Attorney, if you are self-represented please contact the Court at (208) 587-2130 ext 508.

All other offices within the Courthouse remain OPEN. If you have business with any offices other than the Court you will be allowed be enter the building to conduct your business with those offices.

This Order shall be effective from March 16, 2020 to April 10, 2020, or until further Order of the Idaho Supreme Court.

You may view the Supreme Court Order in its entirety by clicking below.

Supreme Court Order COVID-19

Elmore Co Courtroom Notice COVID-19

***ATTENTION***

The Elmore County Commissioners, in conjunction with Elmore County Emergency Management, have been working closely with all emergency responders, Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Home Police Department, Mountain Home Fire Dept. and Elmore County EMS, to ensure that not only the First Responder needs are met but they as First Responders are able to meet the needs of the Citizens of Elmore County.  We have had continuing discussions on new needs as they arise.

We receive updated information from Idaho Office of Emergency Management, Central District Health and Western Idaho Health Coalition.

We are working with the Elmore County Sheriff’s office on what procedures they are putting in place to ensure safety for the incarcerated .

The Elmore County Commissioners, Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Home Police Department, Mountain Home Fire Department and Elmore County EMS are fully aware how people react in various situations and a fully trained and  are prepared to perform duties that are in the best interest of the Citizens of Elmore County.

We are also in contact with the School Districts and Senior Centers in the County.

Citizens of Elmore County who are concerned or frightened about the symptoms of the virus are encouraged to either go on the website coronavirus.Idaho.gov or call Central District Health’s hotline at 208-321-2222.  For those who speak Spanish the hotline is 208-737-5965.