2280 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Mountain Home, ID 83647
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Civil Division Office is located at 2255 East 8th North Mountain Home, Idaho 83647. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00 PM. We are closed on all Federal Holidays.
The Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the timely and lawful service of court documents within our jurisdiction. Our deputies serve legal papers such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, writs, evictions, protection and no contact orders, and other court documents in accordance with state law.
We understand that legal matters can be stressful, and we are committed to handling every service with professionalism, impartiality, and respect. Our team works closely with the courts, county attorneys, and members of the public to ensure documents are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Some of the things We Do NOT Do:
Provide information on the people you want served. You must provide an address as well as any information to help us get your papers served.
We cannot and do not serve individuals outside of Elmore County.
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please seek out an attorney.
The Civil Division does not provide Civil Standbys. If you require a civil standby, please call the Elmore County Dispatch Center’s non-emergency line at 208-587-2100.
All services require fees to be paid before service is attempted.
You will be required to have a Letter of Instruction. You can use your own or you can obtain one here: Letter of Instruction
CIVIL FEES & SERVICES
***Fee Waivers: We will accept any fee waiver issued by any court in the State of Idaho***
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2026 THE FEES FOR CIVIL SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS HAS INCREASED. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RECORDS.
Please see below for instructions and requirements for Civil Process Services
A date and time will be set for the lock out, please make sure you have someone available to meet the Deputy at the arranged time to change the locks.
Please include:
A completed Letter of Instruction for Writ of Restitution available here
2 copies of the Writ of Restitution
1 copy of the Judgement
A Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
4 Signed copies of the Writ of Execution
2 Copies of the Notice of Garnishment
2 Copies of the Interrogatories to Garnishee
2 Copies of the Wage Garnishment Worksheet
2 Copies of the Claim of Exemption
2 Copies of the Notice of Exemption
2 Copies of the Instructions to Debtors and Third Parties
1 Copy of the Judgement
A Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
Bank Garnishment requires a separate payment in the form of a check made out to the bank of $7.00
Please include 2 copies of your summons and one copy of the supporting documents, i.e. petitions, claims, complaints.
A Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
Small Claims Summons and Claims also require the Information Sheet for Defendants in Small Claims Cases and an Answer. They can be found here
All paper services require a Letter of Instruction. You can obtain one here.
Prepaid fees will cover the costs of newspaper postings, postings, recording fees, paper service fees etc. Any excess fees will be refunded after the sale.
Please provide the following documents:
Letter of Instruction
Writ of Execution
Order for Sale of Foreclosure
Notice of Levy (Please email a copy in WORD format to [email protected])
Notice of Sale (Please email a copy in WORD format to [email protected])
Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (Please email a copy in WORD format to [email protected])
Decree of Foreclosure or Judgement
After the sale, please provide the Certificate of Sale
Purchaser will provide the Sheriff’s Deed at the End of the Redemption period, in Six (6) months to One (1) year.