Kootenai County Recorder

The Kootenai County Recorder's Office at 451 N. Government Way is the county's long-running passport acceptance point, handling first-time applications, child passports, and any case that must be witnessed in person. Staff verify your identity and citizenship documents and forward the application to the State Department; they do not issue the passport on the spot. It complements the downtown Coeur d'Alene Post Office for residents who prefer a county office.

Worth knowing first: a staffing shortage halted the recorder's passport acceptance across the summer of 2026, with service expected back in early September. Call ahead to confirm the office is booking passport appointments again before you drive over. Bring a compliant photo, since none is shot here, and look over the fees and document list on the Idaho passport guide beforehand.

This office does not take passport photos, so have a compliant one ready from a pharmacy or the nearby post office. Because passport acceptance was temporarily suspended in mid-2026, it's worth a quick call to (208) 446-1480 to confirm appointments are open before visiting. For an alternative in town, see the other Coeur d'Alene office.