DRIVER'S LICENSES
If you are a member of the U.S. Military preparing for deployment overseas
or out of state, check the expiration date printed on your Idaho Driver's
License (see example in red circle below) to make sure it will not expire
while you are deployed.
If
your license will expire in less than 12 months and you are nearing a
deployment date, we encourage you to visit your local county sheriff's
office and renew your driver's license. You can renew your license up
to 12 months in advance of its expiration date.
If the expiration date printed on your license is more than 12 months
away, and you anticipate being on active duty or out of state when your
license expires, you can download an
extension
of Idaho drivers license application form and submit the extension
form to the Idaho DMV within six months—preferably no later than
two months—prior to your license's expiration date. As an active
member of the military, you can extend your Idaho driver's license for
four years.
If at any point you apply for an Idaho CDL, you will be required to take all applicable CDL knowledge and skills tests. You will also be required to surrender any out of state driver's license and/or ID card, provide proof of Idaho residency, and pass the vision screening. Your driving record must be clear in all states.
If you have any questions, contact Driver Services at (208) 334-8735 or
via e-mail at
driverlicense@itd.idaho.gov.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
You should also check the expiration date(s) of your motor vehicle(s)
and/or motorcycle(s) to make sure they do not expire while you are deployed.
Passenger car and motorcycle registrations can typically be renewed up
to 12 months early. Expiring registrations for passenger cars or motorcycles
can be renewed for a one- or two-year period. There are no provisions
in Idaho statute allowing the extension of vehicle registrations for military
personnel.
You
can renew Idaho vehicle registrations from overseas or out of state by
submitting the appropriate registration fee to your home county assessor’s
office (
click here for a list of
assessor addresses and phone numbers).
You can also renew vehicle registrations on-line if your home county participates
in the internet registration renewal process.
Click
here for more information on renewing your vehicle registrations on-line.
If you have any vehicle-related questions, please contact Vehicle Services,
Registration Section at 208-334-8649 or via e-mail at:
dmv-registrations@itd.idaho.gov.
