In the State of Idaho, Declaration of Common Law Marriage is a legal agreement that establishes the rights and responsibilities of two people living together as a married couple, even if they are not legally married. This agreement is recognized by the state and gives the couple the same rights and benefits as a legally married couple. There are two types of Declaration of Common Law Marriage in the State of Idaho: Express Declaration and Implied Declaration. Express Declaration is a written document that must be signed by both partners, witnessed and then filed with the county recorder’s office. The document must include the couple's name, address, date, intent to be married, and signature of both partners. Implied Declaration is a legal agreement based on the couple's behavior and actions. The couple must show evidence that they have been living together as a married couple for at least five years, have held themselves out to the public as a married couple, and have shared the same household for at least five years. This evidence can include joint bank accounts, joint property ownership, and joint tax returns.