How do I transfer my license and car after moving in Idaho?
Reviewed 2026-10-01 · Source: Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Division of Motor Vehicles
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Just moved to Idaho? Driver license deadline: 30 days. Vehicle title and registration deadline: 90 days.
Starting fee
$3.75 per new plate; EMS $1.25; ISP $3.00 (example figures)
Where
Online or in person
Steps
7 steps
- Know your deadlines: Driver license: 30 days. Vehicle title and registration: 90 days.
- Get an Idaho driver's license or ID within 30 days of moving to Idaho:
- Gather proof of citizenship/lawful presence, identity, residency, and name:
- Pass knowledge test if new to Idaho licensing:
- Title and register vehicle within 90 days of moving to Idaho at a County Assessor's Motor Vehicle Office:
- Vehicle must be titled before it can be registered:
- Pay registration fees which vary by county and vehicle type:
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Fees
| Fees on the official pageConfirm current amounts with the agency | $3.75 per new plate; EMS $1.25; ISP $3.00 (example figures) |
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New to Idaho / Registering Vehicles in Idaho · Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Division of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-10-01
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