You may renew your Idaho driver’s license in person up to 25 months before the expiration date.

A Class D license renewal is valid for either four years or eight years. If you are between the ages of 21 and 62, you may choose the eight-year renewal.

Please make an appointment by calling 208-236-7258. We do not accept walk-ins. Thank you.

Please make an appointment by calling 208-236-7258. We do not accept walk-ins. Thank you.

For Star Card or Real ID requirements, click here.

Proof of Idaho Residency — You must reside inside Idaho’s borders to be issued an Idaho driver’s license or ID card. Proof of residency can be shown with documents such as lease or rental agreements, utility bills, school enrollment records, etc. Your home address (where you live) cannot be your workplace, vacation residence, part-time residence, P.O. Box, mail drop, or general delivery (that has been mailed to the applicant.) Please check with our office to determine the acceptability of your documents.

Proof of Age and Identity –

Minor children (under the age of 18) do not need a photo ID. Parents or legal guardians can provide their own photo ID along with the child’s certified original birth certificate and, if needed, documentation to support guardianship. If the minor child brings in an acceptable photo ID from the list provided, no extra identification from a parent or guardian will be necessary (See Table 1). When providing a birth certificate, it must be accompanied by an acceptable photo identity document listed in Table 1 below. If the birth certificate does not match your current name (such as maiden name vs. married named) a secondary document, such as a certified marriage certificate from Table 2, must be provided.  

TABLE 1 – ACCEPTABLE PHOTO IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

• Idaho issued driver’s license or identification card expired less than 5 years
• Out-of-state issued driver’s license or identification card expired less than 5 years
• Acceptable valid Department of Homeland Security (DHS) photo card/document
• U.S. Military ID card or U.S. Retired Military card
• U.S. Military Dependent’s card
• Valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport card
• Original citizenship/naturalization document
• Foreign passport
• Concealed Weapons Permit issued by the state of Idaho not expired for more than 1 year
• Veteran’s Universal Access Card with photo • Native American ID card with photo
• Transportation Workers Identity Credential (TWIC)
• Junior or senior high school (not college or university) photo card
• Junior or senior high school, college, university or military annual yearbook
• Idaho Department of Corrections photo ID card
• Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections photo ID card

Note: “Foreign Nationals” can provide a foreign passport in lieu of the U.S. certified birth certificate. In compliance with the National Driver’s License Agreement, the foreign passport is the only acceptable document to provide proof of legal name and date of birth. To establish identity, a foreign national will need a valid foreign passport and acceptable lawful presence documentation. Table 2 below contains acceptable secondary documents that can be used to assist in confirming your identity. Secondary documents alone are not sufficient. These documents must contain your name and enough information to establish proof of all or part of what is contained on the primary document from Table 1.

 TABLE 2 – ACCEPTABLE SECONDARY IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

• Certified court name change document
• Certified marriage certificate meeting Idaho standards with seal & document number showing it was recorded
• Certified divorce document from a court or state vital records
• Guardianship or custody documents, notarized or court certified
• U.S. Military discharge paper (form #DD214)

All documents submitted must be acceptable to the county drivers license office and ITD.

Lawful Presence — Individuals who are not lawfully present (legally living in the U.S. in accordance with immigration laws) in the United States are not eligible for an Idaho driver’s license or identification card. Proof of lawful presence may be required if you have not previously provided proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable lawful presence documents include:

Social Security Card—Bring your social security number or the original card issued by the Social Security Administration. Your social security number will be verified. It will not be printed on your Idaho driver’s license or ID card.

If you do not have a Social Security Number, you may still apply for a driver’s license or ID card if you provide a letter from the Social Security Administration stating that you do not have a Social Security Number. You will be required to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States.

Physical Certification—If your ability to operate a motor vehicle is affected by any physical or mental condition which brings about momentary or prolonged lapses of consciousness or control (examples: epilepsy or seizures, crippling arthritis, paralysis, Parkinson’s, heart trouble, insulin-dependent diabetes, Alzheimer’s, strokes, multiple sclerosis) you will be denied a license/permit until you provide a written certification from a physician that you can safely operate a motor vehicle.

Liability Signer—If you are under 18 years old, you need to have a birth parent (listed on your birth certificate) or legal guardian with you to sign consent for you to be licensed. The identity of the liability signer will be verified.

School Enrollment or Completion—If you are under 18 years old, you will need to provide acceptable proof of enrollment and attendance in or graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent program.

Driver Training Completion—If you are under 17 years old, you must provide proof that you have completed an approved driver training program and met the requirements of the Supervised Instruction Permit under Idaho’s Graduated Driver’s License Program.

One License Law – When applying for an Idaho Class D driver’s license, you must surrender any driver’s license or ID card issued to you from another state, U. S. Territory, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. You do not need to surrender a driver’s license issued in a foreign country. However, once you are issued an Idaho driver’s license, you are not allowed to use or show your foreign license for the purpose of operating a motor vehicle. If you are applying for an Idaho Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you must surrender any license(s) issued to you by any jurisdiction(s).

If your driver’s license has been expired for 25 months or more, you will be required to take the written knowledge test and the skills test.

If your CDL is expired for 25 months or more and you wish to retain CDL privileges, you will need to take the written knowledge test for class D, all written tests pertinent to the CDL, and a skills test in the class of vehicle that matches the class of CDL you are applying for.

Vision Screening – Your vision will be tested and you must meet a minimum standard of 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. If you wear glasses or contacts during the screening, a lens restriction will be placed on your driver’s license. If the lens restriction is placed on your driver’s license, you must always wear your glasses or contacts when operating a vehicle or you could be cited and lose your driving privileges for a period of time.

Written Knowledge Test—If your Idaho driver’s license has been expired for more than 25 months, you will be tested on your knowledge of Idaho traffic laws, highway signs by shape and symbol, traffic signals, pavement marking, and equipment required on motor vehicles.

Skills Test – A skills test is required for any applicant:

A skills test may also be required for any applicant:

The Star Card is optional but will soon be a requirement to fly or enter a federal building or military base in the United States. These are Idaho-issued credentials that comply with federal REAL ID security standards.

Click Here to build a checklist of documents you need to obtain your Star Card.

Learn more: Star Card Brochure

Click Here for frequently asked questions regarding the Star Card.

Beginning May 7, 2025, a Star Card or other federally-approved credentials will be required for federal security checks, such as at TSA airport security, military bases, or federal courthouses. If you choose not to get a Star Card, the following approved documents are currently accepted instead:

• • U.S. passport or passport card
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DoD civilians)
  • Permanent resident card
  • Border crossing card
  • DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license
  • Airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
  • Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID
  • HSPD-12 PIV card
  • Foreign government-issued passport
  • Canadian provincial driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
  • Transportation worker identification credential
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
  • U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

Vision Screening – Your vision will be tested and you must meet a minimum standard of 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. If you wear glasses or contacts during the screening, a lens restriction will be placed on your driver’s license. If the lens restriction is placed on your driver’s license, you must always wear your glasses or contacts when operating a vehicle or you could be cited and lose your driving privileges for a period of time.

Written Knowledge Test—If you are a new applicant for an Idaho driver’s license, you will be tested on your knowledge of Idaho traffic laws, highway signs by shape and symbol, traffic signals, pavement marking, and equipment required on motor vehicles.

Skills Test – A skills test is required for any applicant:

A skills test may also be required for any applicant:

ALL NEW APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP IN THE FORM OF A U.S. BIRTH CERTIFICATE (IF OBTAINABLE) OR LAWFUL PRESENCE, AN ACCEPTABLE PHOTO IDENTITY DOCUMENT, AND PROOF OF IDAHO RESIDENCY.

An applicant is considered new if they have never been issued an Idaho credential, they are surrendering a credential from another jurisdiction to obtain an Idaho credential, or their Idaho credential has expired for 25 months or more.

NOTE: If a certified original copy of a U.S. birth certificate is unobtainable, we may accept a passport or other government-issued document that provides satisfactory evidence of a person’s full legal name, date of birth, and lawful presence.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence — All first-time applicants must provide proof of their U.S. Citizenship. If you are not a U.S. Citizen, you must provide proof of your Lawful Presence. The following documents may be acceptable to demonstrate your Citizenship or Lawful Presence.

Photocopies are NOT acceptable

• Government-Issued U.S. Birth Certificate (required if obtainable)
• Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545)
• Valid, unexpired U.S. Passport or Passport Card
• Permanent Resident Card
• U.S. VISA with Temporary I-551 verbiage
• Unexpired Employment Authorization Document, Form I-766 or Form I-688B
• I-94 (except for B1, B2, WB, WT, or K1 categories)
• I-797 letter from DHS
• Refugee Travel Document, I20, DS2019

If you are not a U.S. Citizen, your Lawful Presence Documentation will be checked with USCIS to ensure you are authorized to receive an Idaho Credential. Ensure you bring as much documentation as possible to verify your Lawful Presence to avoid processing delays. Individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States are not eligible for an Idaho driver’s license or identification card.

Proof of Idaho Residency — You must reside in Idaho to be issued an Idaho driver’s license or identification card. Your proof of residency documentation must display your name and principal Idaho residence address and be dated within 12 months of the date of application.

Acceptable proofs of residency include:

• Lease/rental agreement, mortgage or deed
• Account statement from one or two different public utilities. Cell phone bills are not accepted
• Account statement from bank or financial institution
• Tax document Form W-2 or Form 1099
• Medical or insurance provider statement, invoice, or explanation of benefits
• Pay stub or employment verification (must list customers legal name)
• Idaho school enrollment records with current address or VOC for current school year and current address (college ID not accepted)
• Motel, hotel, campground or RV park receipt on letterhead that indicates 30 days or more of residency
• Military Leave and Earning Statement (LES) to evidence Idaho residency of applicant deployed outside of Idaho while on active duty
• Relief agency or shelter certification
• Residency affidavit (must be signed by adult over 18)
• Court documents (original or non-altered, and must have current address on the document)
• Record of property taxes assessed or paid (receipt date within one year)
• A vehicle, homeowner’s, or renter’s liability card, binder, or bill issued by an Idaho-based carrier (must be valid and unexpired, must have current residential address, and can be original paper, print, or photocopy of e-document)

If you want your Driver’s License to be a STAR CARD – Idaho’s REAL ID, you will need TWO proofs of residency from different sources.

• Use the “Add the Star” Tool to determine the specific documents to bring with you.

Identity Verification – Driver’s license examiners are required by law to verify your identity and age before issuing you a driver’s license or ID card.

Photo identity documents include your photograph, verify your age and identity, and must contain your full legal name and date of birth. These documents must be verifiable as authentic (the examiner must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine authenticity).

The following are examples of primary documents:

• Idaho driver’s license or identification card not expired more than five years
• Out-of-state driver’s license or identification card not expired more than five years
• Acceptable valid Department of Homeland Security (DHS) photo card/document
• U.S. Military ID card or U.S. Retired Military card
• U.S. Military Dependent’s card
• U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport card
• Original citizenship/naturalization document
• Valid Foreign passport
• Concealed Weapons Permit issued by the state of Idaho not expired for one year or more
• Veteran’s Universal Access Card, with photo
• Native American ID card, with photo
• Junior or senior high school (not college or university) photo card
• Junior or senior high school, college or military yearbook/annual
• Federal Bureau of Prisons issued Release Identification
• Idaho Department of Corrections photo ID card
• Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections photo ID card

Proof of Name – Driver’s license examiners are required by law to verify your identity and age before issuing you a driver’s license or ID card.

If your proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence does not match the name you wish to use on your credential, you will need to first ensure your desired name is on file with the Social Security Administration. Then, you will be required to provide valid NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION when obtaining your Driver’s License.

These may include:

• Certified Marriage Certificate – Needs to meet Idaho standards with seal and document number showing that it was recorded
• Certified Divorce Decree
• Adoption Papers
• Court-Ordered Name Change Documents

If you are changing your name, ensure it is updated with the Social Security Administration before going to the DMV.

Other Documentation Requirements

Social Security Number — Bring your social security number or the original card issued by the Social Security Administration. Your social security number will be verified and must match with your current name. The social security number will not be printed on your Idaho driver’s license or ID card.

• If you do not have a Social Security Number, you may still apply for a driver’s license or ID card if you provide a letter from the Social Security Administration stating that you do not have a Social Security Number. You will be required to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States.

Physical Certification — If your ability to operate a motor vehicle is affected by any physical or mental condition which brings about momentary or prolonged lapses of consciousness or control (examples: epilepsy or seizures, crippling arthritis, paralysis, Parkinson’s, heart trouble, insulin-dependent diabetes, Alzheimer’s, strokes, multiple sclerosis) you will be denied a license/permit until you provide a written certification from a physician that you can safely operate a motor vehicle.

Liability Signer — If you are under 18 years old, you need to have a birth parent (listed on birth certificate) or legal guardian with you to sign consent for you to be licensed. The identity of the liability signer will be verified.

School Enrollment or Completion — If you are under 18 years old, you will need to provide acceptable proof of enrollment and attendance in or graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent program.

Driver Training Completion — If you are under 17 years old, you must provide proof that you have completed an approved driver training program and met the requirements of the Supervised Instruction Permit under Idaho’s Graduated Driver’s License Program.

New Resident Requirements

One License Law – When applying for an Idaho Class D driver’s license, you must surrender any driver’s license or ID card issued to you from another state, U.S. Territory, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. You do not need to surrender a driver’s license issued in a foreign country. However, once you are issued an Idaho driver’s license, you are not allowed to use or show your foreign license for the purpose of operating a motor vehicle. If you are applying for an Idaho Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you must surrender any license(s) issued to you by any jurisdiction(s).

Out-of-state driver’s licenses – Applicants who surrender an out-of-state driving credential, expired 25 months or less, will still be exempt from passing a skills exam. These credentials may still serve as valid photo identification if the name on the credential is supported by the additional identity documentation.

If you are 17 and under and have not been issued an Idaho driver’s license, you must complete the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) Program. GDL is designed to ease beginning drivers into the traffic environment under controlled conditions to help reduce the number of teen driver traffic convictions and collisions.

Under the GDL Program, you will be required to complete a minimum six-month violation-free supervised instruction period, during which you must:

You can come in with the same documents needed for  drivers training and take a written test. Then you have two options.
A. Do a road test and get your license issued.
B. Purchase a permit which allows someone 18 or older, who has an Idaho driver’s license to teach you how to drive. This permit is good for six months, anytime within that six months you do a road test and come back to our office where we will issue an Idaho driver’s license.

You will need the following items for your driver’s training permit.

1. Original birth certificate.
2. Verification of compliance (this is a letter you get from your school office)
3. Photo ID (yearbook, school activity card/student ID, or passport)
4. Social security number
5. Parent listed on the birth certificate must come in to obtain the permit with you, with their identification or driver’s license.

Drivers under the age of 16 are restricted to driving during daylight hours only unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age and sitting beside the driver. No other passengers are allowed in the front seat.

Licensees under the age of 17 are required—during the first six (6) months from the date the license was issued—to limit number of passengers in the vehicle who are under the age of 17 to not more than one passenger, unless the passengers are related to the driver by blood, adoption, or marriage.

As part of the Graduated Driver’s License Program, all drivers under the age of 17 are subject to the following moving traffic violation penalties:

• First violation – Warning letter
• Second violation – Minimum 30-day suspension
• Third violation – Minimum 60-day suspension

These penalties are in addition to the cancellation of a Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP) during the supervised instruction period, or any other suspensions that may be ordered by a court or the department because of a traffic violation. For further information regarding suspensions and Idaho’s Point Violation System, refer to the Violation Points.

NOTE: If your SIP or driver’s license gets suspended, you must pay all applicable reinstatement fees before your driving privileges can be reinstated. If your SIP has been canceled, you will have to purchase a new SIP if you are under 17 years old.

ALCOHOL/DRUG VIOLATIONS

It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance, or any combination of alcohol, drugs, and/or any other intoxicating substances, to drive or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.

In addition, drivers under the age of 21 who have a blood alcohol content of .02 or higher while operating a motor vehicle will be subject to suspension of driving privileges for up to one year and can fined up to $1,000.00. Penalties increase for subsequent violations and/or excessive blood alcohol concentrations.

Violation of Idaho’s alcohol/age laws when you are NOT driving will also cause your SIP or driver’s license to be canceled or suspended. Once the court-ordered suspension period has passed and all applicable fines and reinstatement fees have been paid, the driver’s license will be reinstated. If a SIP was canceled, and you are still under the age of 17, you can purchase a new SIP after you have met all reinstatement requirements.

If you are under 17 years old you must have a driver training instruction permit to attend any commercial or public school driver-training program. The permits expire at age 18 for people 14 1/2 to 17 1/2 years of age; permits expire 180 days from issuance for people 17 1/2 years of age or older. The fee is not refundable. The documents required to get a driver-training permit are the same as those required for a driver’s license and are listed in Chapter One of the Idaho Driver’s Handbook. The certified original copy of the birth certificate you provide must show mother/father for liability signer purposes.

When you have successfully completed a driver-training program, you will be eligible to begin the supervised instruction period for drivers under the age of 17 as required by Idaho’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program.

If you are:

• 15-17 years of age, your driver’s license will have a vertical format with a green border around the picture and show “Under 18 until month/day/year.” It will expire five days after your 18th birthday. You should not renew your driver’s license before your 18th birthday unless you will be temporarily living out of state at the time of your 18th birthday.
• 18-20 years of age, your driver’s license will have a vertical format with a red border around the picture and show “Under 21 until month/day/year.” It will expire five days after your 21st birthday. You should not renew your driver’s license before your 21st birthday unless you will be temporarily living out of state at the time of your 21st birthday.

Federal law requires all males who are 18 to 25 years of age to register with the Selective Services System. Eligible males will have the opportunity to register when they apply for a driver’s license or ID card.

Additionally, the Selective Service System receives notification of all applicants who decline the opportunity to register.

LIABILITY SIGNER

If you are under 18 years old, you need to have a birth parent or legal guardian with you at the county driver’s license office to sign consent for you to be licensed. The signer assumes legal responsibility for your actions as a driver. If the liability signer is not the mother or father listed on your birth certificate, you must provide acceptable legal documents (adoption records or court guardianship documents). The identity of the liability signer will be verified. If the signer’s name is different from the one appearing on your birth certificate, additional documents, such as a marriage license or divorce decree, may be required to verify the relationship. If the liability signer cannot be present to sign the application at the county office, an acceptable power of attorney may be used. The power of attorney procedure requires additional time for mailing and processing documents.

If you are married, your spouse, who must be at least 18 years of age, may sign for you. Your spouse’s age must be verified from an acceptable photo document, such as a driver’s license. As long as you are under 18, the person who signs for you may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will cause the department to cancel your driver’s license until you reach age 18 or have another acceptable liability signer.

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OR COMPLETION

If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to provide acceptable proof of enrollment and attendance in or graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent program before an instruction permit, driver training permit, or driver’s license can be issued. This proof can be in the form of a verification of compliance (VOC) letter from an acceptable school or program you are attending, a high school diploma, or a general education certificate of completion. The VOC must be presented within 90 days of authorization by the school or as otherwise stated on the document. Students enrolled in a home-education program must have been enrolled in the program for at least one school year prior to the verification of attendance request unless documentation can be provided of meeting the attendance requirement for the school year immediately prior to the year in which you are enrolled in the home education program. When your parents sign the liability statement, they must also sign a statement that you are in compliance with the school attendance provisions of the Idaho Code.

Individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States are not eligible for an Idaho driver’s license or identification card. Proof of lawful presence may be required if you have not previously provided proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable lawful presence documents include: