Driver’s License
You must apply for an Idaho
driver’s license within 30 days
of moving to Idaho
Whether your out-of-state has expired or not, you need to apply for an Idaho driver's license within 30 days of moving to Idaho. • Students attending an Idaho college or university and members of the military on active duty and dependents do not need to apply for an Idaho driver’s license if they have a valid out-of-state license.
Bring your out-of-state driver's
license to your county Sheriff's
DMV office Idaho
When applying for an Idaho driver's license, your out-of state driver's license must be surrendered to your county Sheriff's DMV office. • You will need to provide U.S. citizenship or lawful presence as well as your identity. This is commonly accomplished by providing a U.S. certified birth certificate and an out-of- state driver's license or identification card. If you do not have an out-of state credential o you can check the Idaho Driver's Manual for a list of other acceptable photo identity documents. The manual is available at your local DMV offices or online at dmv.idaho.gov. ●  If the name on your birth certificate does not match your current name, you must bring a secondary identity document. You can check the Idaho Driver's Manual for a list of other acceptable photo identity. The manual is available at local DMV offices or online at dmv.idaho.gov.
Bring a document to prove
you are now a resident of
Idaho
You will be required to show proof of Idaho residency to receive an Idaho driver's license. Documents such as a lease or rental agreement, utility bills or employment records are acceptable. For a Star card you will be required to show two proofs of residency from different sources.
You must complete and
pass two tests
To successfully apply for an Idaho driver's license, you must complete and pass a visual screening and a knowledge test of Idaho’s traffic rules. To review the Idaho Driver's Manual and take practice tests, go to dmv.idaho.gov . If you are a new driver, you will also be required to pass a road skills test.
Vehicle Title & Registration
You must title and register your vehicle within 30 days of moving to Idaho. Whether your out- of-state vehicle registration has expired or not, you must title and register your vehicle within 30 days of moving to Idaho.
Make sure your vehicle meets Idaho's
minimum insurance standards
You must have your vehicle insured with a company licensed to do business in Idaho and have the following minimum coverage: ● $25,000 for injury or death of one person in any one accident ● $50,000 for injury or death of two or more persons in any one accident ● $15,000 for damage or destruction of property of others in any one accident
What to bring to your county Assessor's
DMV office
• The vehicle you want to title and register. A county employee will inspect the vehicle's identification number at that time. • Your vehicle's current title and registration. If the vehicle has not been titled in your name, be sure the title has been signed and the price entered in the designated area of the title. You will also need the bill of sale from the seller if the price is not provided on the title. If the title is being held by a lienholder, o bring the lienholder's name and address. o    If your title has been lost, you will need to apply for a duplicate title from the state of issuance. . Your personal identification. You will need to bring your current driver's license, state identification card, or passport. . Cash, check, or credit card to pay the fees and taxes. Fees and taxes for registering a vehicle in Idaho vary depending on what type of vehicle you have, its age, purchase price, and the county in which you live. For a listing of fees, go to dmv.idaho.gov.
Star Card – Idaho's REAL ID
is available now!
The Star Card is Idaho's version of the REAL ID credentials. It is an Idaho driver’s license or identification card that adds a star to show it is in compliance with national REAL ID security standards. Starting May 7, 2025,  you will need an Idaho Star Card driver's license, identification card, passport or military identification to fly commercially or enter a federal facility. The Star Card is not mandatory. To learn more about the Star Card and the documents you will need to bring to your county Sheriff’s DMV office, go to itd.idaho.gov/ starcard.
Contact Us!
ldaho Transportation Department Division of Motor Vehicles Phone: 208-584-4343 Website: dmv.idaho.gov Correspondence Idaho Transportation Department Attn: Driver Services P.O. Box 7129 Boise, ID  83707-1129 Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ITD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, economic status or Limited English Proficiency. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact ITD Civil Rights Office at civilrights@itd.idaho.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the state has an opportunity to address the accommodation. 019707950 Welcome dmv.idaho.gov New to Idaho? What people moving from another state or U.S. territory to Idaho need to know about applying for an Idaho driver's license and titling and registering vehicles.