Idaho Administrative Code Title IDAPA 34 - Secretary of State
Here is a summary of the Idaho Administrative Code β Title IDAPA 34: Secretary of State:
ποΈ IDAPA 34 β Secretary of State
Agency: Office of the Secretary of State, State of Idaho
Scope: IDAPA 34 contains administrative rules governing elections, notary public, UCC filings, rules publications, and related state documentation functions.
π Key Chapters Under IDAPA 34:
34.01.01 β Rules Governing Notaries Public
Covers commissioning, renewal, and responsibilities of notaries.
Requires:
A $10,000 surety bond.
Proper use of stamps and journaling.
Remote online notarization (RON) permitted if registered and using approved platforms.
34.02.01 β Rules Governing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Filings
Procedures for filing UCC documents under Idahoβs version of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Rules on:
Acceptable filing formats.
Search and retrieval of filings.
Correction and termination statements.
34.03.01 β Rules Governing the Disclosure of Lobbyists
Implements provisions of the Lobbyist Registration Act.
Outlines:
Registration requirements for lobbyists.
Monthly and annual reporting of expenditures and activities.
Penalties for noncompliance.
34.04.01 β Rules Governing Election Integrity and Security
Addresses:
Voting systems certification.
Chain of custody and ballot security.
Post-election audits and system testing.
34.05.01 β Rules Governing the Publication of Administrative Rules
Sets procedures for:
Filing, codifying, and publishing administrative rules (like IDAPA itself).
Emergency and temporary rules.
Public participation and comment.
π Authority and Legal Basis:
The Secretary of State operates under Idaho statutes including:
Idaho Code Title 34 (Elections)
Title 51 (Notaries)
Title 67 (State Government & Lobbying)
Title 28 (UCC)
ποΈ Common Functions of the Secretary of State in Idaho:
Administers state elections and voting system certifications.
Registers business entities and trademarks.
Oversees notary public commissions.
Manages UCC filings and public record availability.
Maintains the Idaho Administrative Bulletin and Code.
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