ID Underwriting Summary

Search/Exam

• Minimum Search Requirements -- No act; search and examination of the title and a determination of insurability of title in accordance with sound title underwriting principles. IC. 41-2708. DOI – 60 years or as necessary
• Plant or other search restrictions -- Plant required for every county IC 41-2708
• Plant owner must counter-sign each policy. No countersignature required for direct issuance, IF insurer owners plant in that county – or for a county where no plant exists. IC 41-2702.
• Additional Requirements for REO Searches -- No
• Foreclosure Checklist -- No
• Special Searches Required (Code, HOA, Utilities)? --
  • See Child Support Judgment.
  • HOA’s – yes
  • Irrigation - yes
• Survey Requirements --

Tax Exemptions

Hospitals

If real property, not currently exempt from taxation, is being prepared for use as a hospital, the value of the bare land only shall be taxed while the property is being prepared for use as a hospital. If, as of the property tax assessment date, construction has not been abandoned, all improvements to and construction on the real property, while it is being prepared for use as a hospital, shall be exempt from taxation. Upon completion of construction and obtaining a certificate of occupancy, the entire real property shall be exempt from taxation subject to requirements in the statute.

In no event shall improvements to property that is being prepared for use as a hospital qualify for an exemption from property tax for more than three (3) consecutive tax years.

Id. Code 63-602D(3).

Construction Liens

Overview

Construction liens in Idaho are also referred to as "Mechanics'" and "Materialmen's" liens throughout the Idaho Statutes.

Sources

Idaho Code §§ 45-501 et seq.

Authorized Claimants

For the purposes of construction of any improvement upon real property at the instance of the property owner or construction agent of the owner, the following people may file a construction lien:

• Any person performing labor related to the construction;
• Any person providing supplies or materials to be used in the construction;
• Any person renting, leasing, or otherwise supplying of equipment for the construction; or
• Any professional engineer or licensed surveyor who establishes or marks the boundaries of, prepares maps, plans, or specifications for, or inspects, tests, or otherwise performs any other architectural or engineering services for the improvement of real property.

Id. Stat. 45-501

Lien Priority

A perfected claim of lien shall be prior to any lien, mortgage, deed of trust, or other encumbrance which attached to the land after or was unrecorded at the time of commencement of labor, professional services or the furnishing of materials or equipment.

Id. Stat. 45-506

Notices and Registries

Idaho statutes do not require notice of a lien other than the recording and service of the lien claim itself.

Perfecting a Lien

A construction lien shall be perfected not later than ninety (90) days after the completion of the labor or services, or furnishing of materials.

To perfect a construction lien, a claim must be filed with the recording officer of the county in which the real property is located.

The claim must contain:

• A statement of demand;
• The name of the owner, if known;
• The name of the person by whom he/she was employed or to whom he/she furnished materials; and
• A description of the property, sufficient for identification.

The claim must also include a verified oath by the claimant, or someone authorized to act on their behalf, to the truth and accuracy of the claim.

A copy of the claim shall be served on the owner no later than five (5) business days following the filing of the claim of lien.

Id. Stat. 45-507

Enforcement Deadlines

A construction lien encumbers real property for six (6) months after the claim of lien has been recorded with the county, unless a lawsuit is filed to enforce the lien within that time frame.

If the claim of lien lists a payment on account or extension of credit given with an expiration date, the lien will then encumber the subject real property for six (6) months after the date of such payment or expiration of the extension.

A final judgment on a lien will expire ten (10) years from the date the judgment becomes final.

Id. Stat. 45-510

Releases

1. Bond

A property owner may remove a perfected construction lien from the subject property by obtaining a surety bond. The bond must be 1.5 times the lien claim amount. Id. Stat. § 45-519

The debtor must file a petition with the district court where the property is located in order to release the lien via the bond. A hearing on the petition will be held at least five (5) days but not more than ten (10) days after the entry of the order granting the hearing. Service on the claimant at least two (2) days prior to the hearing is required. Id. Stat. § 45-520

Given the bond meets the statutory requirements, the court will enter an order releasing the construction lien. Upon entry of the order, the lien is released of record in its entirety and the real property is released from the encumbrances of the lien. There is no appeal from this order. Id. Stat. § 45-521

2. Release

A release of a construction lien may also be recorded with the county. It must reference the original construction lien recording document information and property that is subject to the lien. It must state the lien is paid in full and that the construction lien is released. It must also be signed by the original lien claimant.

Time Limitations

• US Judgment Liens -- 20 years, renewable for 20 years
• State Court Judgment Liens -- 10 years from recording-may be renewed. IC 10-1110 (edit 8-24-18,RDW)
• Federal Tax Liens -- 10 years (+30 days); can be refiled
• State Tax Liens -- 5 years (may be continued) IC 45-1906
• Estate Tax Lien -- Federal 10 years
• State Inheritance Tax Liens --
• Mechanics Liens -- Lien must be filed w/i 90 days following completion of improvements-lien good for 6 months unleass enforcement proceedings commenced I.S. 45-507 &45-510
• Financing Statements -- 5 years IC 28-9-515
• Mortgages -- 5 years from maturity date IC 5-214A
• HOA Liens -- 1 year (can be extended 1 additional year) IC 45-810
• Condominium assessments --
• Child Support Liens -- See (a) below
• Irrigation Liens
• Property Tax Liens
• Adverse Possession --
  • 3 years IC 43-2205
  • Continues until Paid IC 63-206
  • 20 years continuous use IC 5-210

Odd Stuff

• Child Support Liens - Filed in Boise at the State level – have to search Boise State Records. No lien shall continue more than 5 years after date of majority or death of child. Valid reason NOT to show: Decree (Clerk will not certify) from the Clerk of the Court showing paid. Child Support payments are collected by the Clerk of the Court. If more than one child, lien continues until date of majority of youngest child.
• Determination of Insurability: Prohibited Risks – Rebates
• Title 41-Chapter 27 (41-2708 (4)) – Forwarding Fees – No person forwarding or directing title insurance business to a title insurer or title insurance agent in Idaho, nor such insurer or agent receiving such business, shall give or receive anything of value, or a portion of the premium, therefor.
• Minerals: Should include a mineral exception as a standard exception.
• The Idaho Rate Manual establishes a charge for the cancellation of a commitment at 20% of the basic schedule of charges if cancelled prior to closing and at 80% of the basic schedule of charges if cancelled after closing.
• A title insurer or agent may reconvey a deed of trust if the obligation secured by the deed of trust has been fully paid by the title insurer or agent or if the title insurer or agent has satisfactory evidence of the full payment of the obligation secured by the deed of trust. See Idaho Stat. 45-1202. Process requires notice of intent to release or reconvey with copy of reconveyance. Idaho Stat. 45-1203. 60 day objection period after mailing. Idaho Stat. 45-1204.
• Usury coverage is not available in Idaho.

Abandonment

Overview

Abandonment generally means giving up rights to something. Abandonment can refer to a few different things depending on the context.

Abandoned Assets in a Trust

A Trustee has the power to abandon a trust asset or any interest therein.

Id. Code 68-106(c)(7).

Abandoned Highways or Public Rights-of-Way

If the highway or public right-of-way parcel to be abandoned and vacated has a fair market value of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more, a charge may be imposed upon the acquiring entity, not in excess of the fair market value of the parcel, as a condition of the abandonment and vacation. However, no such charge shall be imposed on the landowner who originally dedicated such parcel to the public for use as a highway or public right-of-way. If the highway or public right-of-way was originally a federal land right-of-way, said highway or public right-of-way shall revert to a federal land right-of-way.

Any order or resolution is to be recorded in the county records and the official map of the highway system is to be amended as affected by the abandonment and vacation.

Id. Code 40-203(1)(h)(i-j).

Abandoned Homestead

A homestead is presumed abandoned if the owner vacates the property for a continuous period of at least six (6) months. However, if an owner is going to be absent from the homestead for more than six (6) months but does not intend to abandon the homestead, and has no other principal residence, the owner may execute and acknowledge, in the same manner as a grant of real property is acknowledged, a declaration of nonabandonment of homestead and file the declaration for record in the office of the recorder of the county in which the property is situated.

Id. Code 55-1006.

Abandoned Mines

• Idaho Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act 47-1701

Abstracters

Overview

• When one purchases real property, it is paramount that the seller has a legal right to sell the property, that no other person or entity has a legal right to the property and that the boundaries of the property to be sold are mutually agreeable to the parties to the transaction. An abstracter researches the property and reports on his/her findings to all parties to the transaction.
• A title abstracter is another name for a title examiner.
• Id. Code 54-101 et. seq.

Research

• As stated above, an abstracter will research a parcel of property that one party wants to sell to another. The research will involve searching the chain of title going back in time to make sure the current seller has the legal right to sell the property and that there are no other people or entities that have an interest in the property. This search will also entail comparing legal descriptions to make sure the property being sold has the correct description.

• An abstracter will research whether there are any encumbrances against the property. They look for judgments, conditions, restrictions, mortgages or trust deeds, and any other liens against the property. They also look for any easements affecting the property.

• An abstracter may also work with a local surveyor and tax assessor to verify that the parcel of real property described in the documents is correct.

Knowledge

• Abstracters need to pay attention to detail, have strong organizational skills, the ability to explain their findings and a basic understanding of real estate law. They may be called upon to explain their findings to realtors, lenders, buyers, sellers, contractors and attorneys. They may also need to work with surveyors and other parties to assist in resolving disputes.

Reports

• Abstracters prepare a title report that includes the current vesting, the property's legal description, any liens or judgments and any other issues of concern.

Certified Abstracters

• In Idaho, if one is to act as an independent abstracter, a bond of $10,000 is required. Once the bond is paid, a Certificate is issued. The bond and certificate are valid for five (5) years. Id. Code 54-101, et. seq.

• Title examiners also have the option to obtain licensure by the National Association of Land Title Examiners and Abstractors (NALTEA).

Editing closing and escrow

• Idaho Escrow Act

Property Tax

Taxes for the first and second half of the year are due on November 20. Taxes for the first half year are delinquent if not paid by December 20. Taxes for the second half of the year remain due until paid and are delinquent if not paid by June 20 of the following year.

Closing Protection letters

CPL Form

• Latest CPL Form Filing Date: 03-02-2016
• Filing Requirements: Add State Contact Info
• Current From: 3172900
• ALTA Version: 2015

Rates

State Mandated Rates

• Buyer:
• Seller:
• Lender:
• Borrower:

WFG Rates

• Buyer: $25.00
• Seller: N/A
• Lender: $25.00
• Borrower: $25.00

Notes

• Notes: I.C. 41-2714, Rate & form filing required, no filing found in WFGunderwriting
• Rate Checked: 05-06-2016
• By: ABF
• Manual Date: PROBLEM