As used in this chapter:
(1)  "County recorder" means a county’s clerk of the district court, elected or appointed pursuant to article V of the constitution of the state of Idaho, who serves as ex officio recorder under article XVIII of the constitution of the state of Idaho or any other individual officially designated to serve in said capacity.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 48-2002

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Person: means natural persons, corporations both foreign and domestic, trusts, partnerships both limited and general, incorporated or unincorporated associations, companies, business entities, and any other legal entity or any other group associated in fact although not a legal entity or any agent, assignee, heir, employee, representative, or servant thereof. See Idaho Code 48-2002
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Residential real property: means real property located in this state that is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes and is improved by one (1) to four (4) dwelling units. See Idaho Code 48-2002
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(2)  "Person" means natural persons, corporations both foreign and domestic, trusts, partnerships both limited and general, incorporated or unincorporated associations, companies, business entities, and any other legal entity or any other group associated in fact although not a legal entity or any agent, assignee, heir, employee, representative, or servant thereof.
(3)  "Record" or "recording" means placement of a document or instrument in the official county public land records.
(4)  "Residential real property" means real property located in this state that is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes and is improved by one (1) to four (4) dwelling units.
(5)  "Service agreement" means a contract under which a person agrees to provide services in connection with the maintenance of or purchase or sale of residential real property.
(6)  "Service provider" means an individual or entity that provides services to a person.