Madison County, Idaho

E-Recording Eligible

Madison County accepts electronic recording for real estate documents through the County Clerk (ex officio Recorder) in Rexburg.

Madison County at a glance

Population (2024 est.)
55,549
County seat
Rexburg
Recording office
County Clerk (ex officio Recorder)
Typical home value (May 2026)
$419,000
FIPS code
16065

Yes — Madison County accepts electronic recording. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and other notarized real estate documents can be submitted digitally to the County Clerk (ex officio Recorder)'s office in Rexburg through approved e-recording channels instead of mailing paper originals, which typically cuts recording turnaround from days to hours.

Madison County is home to about 55,549 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 7th by population among the 44 Idaho counties in this directory. Its population has grown about 5.0% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $419,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.

In Idaho, the elected County Clerk serves as ex officio Auditor and Recorder, recording real estate documents for the county.

For remote online notarization (RON), e-recording eligibility means the entire transaction can stay digital: sign and notarize online with Notaron, then submit the notarized document electronically for recording — no printing, shipping, or wet-ink originals. Title companies, lenders, and signing services use this combination to close and record the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Does Madison County accept electronic recording?

Yes. Madison County accepts electronic recording, so deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents can be submitted digitally through approved e-recording channels.

Who records deeds in Madison County?

Real estate documents are recorded by the County Clerk (ex officio Recorder), located in Rexburg (the county seat).

Can I notarize online and record in Madison County?

Yes. Remote online notarization is valid in Idaho, and because this recorder accepts electronic documents, a document notarized online with Notaron can be e-recorded without ever being printed.

Other counties in Idaho

Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.

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