Documents and Fees Required for service
(see Idaho Code 11-706)
**Some documents are available from the Idaho Supreme Court
OR for your convenience on our website under Downloadable Documents **
All Services Require a Letter of Instruction and Advance Fees
Original writ plus 1 copy of each of the following:
- Original writ
Fees:
- $115 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office for the service of the writ.
- If occupants do not vacate moving fees will then be required in advance. Please see writs of restitution for further information.
The Original writ plus 3 copies of each of the following, plus an extra copy for each additional judgment debtor being garnished:
- Original writ
- Order for continuing garnishment (if applicable)
- Notice of Garnishment and Interrogatories to Garnishee
1 copy of each of the following, plus an extra copy for each additional judgment debtor being garnished:
- Notice of Exemptions; Instructions to Debtors and Third Parties; and Claim of Exemptions or Third Party Claim
Envelope addressed to each judgment debtor at last known address
Fees:
- $55 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Add $40 for each additional service.
- If you are garnishing wages of an Idaho State employee, a separate check for $10.00 made payable to the Idaho State Controller is required.
- If you are garnishing wages of a Boise State University employee, a separate check for $10.00 made payable to Boise State University is required.
- If you are garnishing funds through the Department of Insurance, a separate check for $30.00 made payable to the Department of Insurance is required.
The Original writ plus 3 copies of each of the following, plus an extra copy for each additional judgment debtor being garnished:
- Original writ
- Notice of Garnishment and Interrogatories to Garnishee
2 copies of each of the following, plus an extra copy for each additional judgment debtor being garnished:
- Notice of Exemptions; Instructions to Debtors and Third Parties; and Claim of Exemptions or Third Party Claim
Envelope addressed to each judgment debtor at last known address
Fees:
- $55 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Add $40 for each additional service.
- A separate check for $5.00 made payable to the financial institution is required. Include a separate $5.00 for each additional financial institution being served.
**A social security number is required for each defendant/judgment debtor**
The Original writ plus 3 copies of each of the following, plus an extra copy for each additional judgment debtor:
- Original writ
- Notice of Garnishment and Interrogatories to Garnishee
1 copy of each of the following, plus an extra copy for each additional judgment debtor:
- Notice of Exemptions; Instructions to Debtors and Third Parties; and Claim of Exemptions or Third Party Claim
Envelope addressed to each judgment debtor at last known address
Fees:
- $55 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.
- A separate check for $10.00 made payable to the Idaho State Controller is required for each defendant/judgment debtor.
The Original writ plus 2 copies of each of the following:
- Original writ
Fees:
- $115 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Add $100 for each additional service address. Please call our office for towing and storage fees 208-577-3750.
- $55 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office if service is for a cash demand or till tap.
2 copies of each of the following, plus an extra copy for each additional service:
- Summons, Notice, Order, Subpoena
1 copy for each service packet:
- All other documents that will be served along with the Summons, Notice, Order or Subpoena
Fees:
- $55 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office for each party being served OR for each service packet. Include an additional $40 for each additional service address per service packet.
Original only of each of the following:
- Original writ
- Order for foreclosure or for sale (if applicable)
- Notice of Levy (electronic copy only)
- Judgment
- Notice of Sale (electronic copy only)
- Documents required to be provided after the sale of the following (electronic copies only):
- Certificate of Sale
- Sheriff’s Return
- Sheriff’s Deed
Fees:
- $800-$1000 made payable to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office for sheriff’s fees and standard publication fees. Price varies depending on publication costs. Please call our office for further information 208-577-3750.