IDAHO SECRETARY OF STATE
Commercial and State Liens

Ben Ysursa, Secretary of State

What information do I have to have in order to search online or have your office conduct a search for me?

The online search allows you to search either by lien number (if you know it) or by debtor name. You will be able to see if a lien exists that matches your criteria. If you wish more information, you can call our office and we will provide any additional information that we have on file. You can request paper copies of the filing(s). There is a small reproduction charge for copies.

You can have our office conduct a search for you. We are able to search by the same criteria.

Our database does not contain descriptions of collateral. That means that we are not able to search by descriptions of what the lien may be placed against. This would include descriptive terms such as brand names (i.e. "Ford") or generic descriptions (i.e. "tractor"), VIN numbers, or serial numbers.

What forms do I use and how can I get the forms?

You can find all of our forms on-line in the UCC Forms section of our website. Fillable versions of our forms require either Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or newer) or OmniForm plug-in. Non-interactive forms are still available for users having Acrobat version 3.0 or earlier.

What is an organizational ID?

In Idaho, when you are filing a lien against a business entity (corporation, LLC, etc.), you must enter the organizational ID of the entity. If it is an Idaho business, you can find the organizational ID by using our Business Entity Search.

What does it cost to file the various types of liens?

All fees are listed in our fee schedule. You should either send payment with the filing or include your customer account number if you have a pre-paid account with our office. We are not able to take credit card payment at this time.

What is the mailing address to send filings to?

Idaho Secretary of State's Office
Attn: UCC Division
450 N 4th Street
Boise ID 83720-0080

If you have a pre-paid account with our office you can also fax forms to us. Be sure to include your account number on the form. Our UCC fax number is (208) 334-2847.

When I submit a search request how long does it take?

2 days, along with the mailing time to and from our office.  We also offer an expedite service (for an additional $10.00)  that will be processed within 24 hours.  Completed searches can be faxed back at $0.50 per page.

When I submit a filing how long before I get my acknowledgment back?

2 days, along with the mailing time to and from our office. When using the national forms (ucc1, ucc3, etc.) be sure to fill in the acknowledgement name and address for the form to be returned to. When using the Idaho state forms we send the filing to the Secured Party of Record or to the address in the "mailing address for acknowledgment" if that box on the form has been completed.

What state agencies file liens?

• Health & Welfare
• Department of Labor
• Tax Commission

What information on state agency liens is available from the Secretary of State's Office? How do I contact the agency that filed the lien to get more information?

The same information that is available on other liens. Debtors Name, Debtors addresses, Secured Party, Secured Party Address, what collateral the filing covers (on a state lien the collateral is all real and personal property).

For more information you can contact the agency that filed the lien:

Health & Welfare:

Child Support Liens
Contact Gary Lackey 334-5712 or Linda Jolly 334-5715, or call local HW field office

Medicaid
Contact Chris Frey 375-1132

Estate Recovery Lien on the estate of permanently institutionalized people
Contact 334-5537

Tefra Liens on permanently institutionalized people
Contact John Griffith 888 378-2836

Department of Labor:

Overpayment of Unemployment benefits incorrectly received
Contact Becky Hays 334-6387 or 800 448-2977

Unemployment insurance taxes not paid
Contact Becky Hays 334-6387 or 800 448-2977

Tax Commission:

State taxes not paid
Contact Lien Desk 334-7716