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DMV Guidance

Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles guidance documents.

Driver's License Guidance

Title & Web LinkDescriptionTypeLaw, Rule or OtherContactUpdate Scheduled?
Birth Certificate Requirements (7/19/19)Describes required elements to be displayed on a birth certificate.Division PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) ManualCDL Manual covering commercial driver’s license requirements and driving laws in IdahoManualOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govYes
Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) Prior to Skills Test (4/2/20)An applicant must have a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) for at least 14 days prior to taking a skills testDivision PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govYes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)/Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) Fraud DisqualificationCredible information or conviction of fraud will result in disqualification of commercial driving privilegesDivision PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Consular Cards for Liability Signer (6/10/20)Unexpired Mexican Matricula Consular cards acceptable for liability signer identificationDivision PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govYes
Driver’s HandbookDriver’s Manual covering driver’s license requirements and driving laws in IdahoManualOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govYes
Driver’s Manual Handbook (Español) | Manual del Conductor de Idaho Spanish version of the Driver’s Manual covering driver’s license requirements and driving laws in Idaho ManualOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Driving Records: Guide to Understanding Driving RecordsManual used to explain Idaho driving records in detail. ManualOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govYes
Driver’s Training School Exemption (4/14/20)Allowance for driving school students to perform classroom and driving portion of driver’s training at separate times. Division PolicyOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
F1 Status: Foreign Student (6/19/19)Foreign student does not need to attend Idaho School details.Division PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Idaho Residency Certificate Changes (11/12/19)Allows one attesting to an applicant’s residence to not reside at the same address as the applicant.Division PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Military Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Waiver
(6/28/19)
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) knowledge test waivers for current/former military membersDivision PolicyOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Motorcycle Manual
Manual covering motorcycle license requirements and driving laws in Idaho.ManualOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govYes
Out-of-State Driver Privilege Cards (7/19/19)Privilege cards not acceptable for identityDivision PolicyOtherChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govYes
Real ID for Freely Associated States (9/19/19)Change in proof of identity requirements for citizens of the Freely Associated StatesDivision PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Social Security Cards: Laminated (2/20/20)Allows laminated social security cards to be used under certain conditionsDivision PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo
Star Card Retention (7/19/19)Confiscating an expired or replace Star Card is not requiredDivision PolicyLawChrystal.Allen@itd.idaho.govNo

Plate & Registration Guidance

Title & Web LinkDescriptionTypeLaw, Rule or OtherContactUpdate Scheduled?
Conditional Registrations Guidelines (9-27-2019)Explains guidelines to County DMV offices for issuance of conditional and temporary registrations.Division PolicyRuleBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govNo
Idaho Classic License Plates (3-5-2020)Overview of requirements for classic license platesDivision PolicyRuleBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govNo
Idaho Use Customers (1-26-2020)Provides new information on processing titles and registrations for out of state customers, when appropriate.Division PolicyOtherCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Non-Resident Off Highway Stickers (10-28-2019)Explains process for implementing new law for off highway registrations related to non-resident trail use.Division PolicyLaw (Idaho Parks & Recreation Dept.)Brian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govNo
Office Trailers & Concession Stands (6-4-2020)Provides new guidelines for title and registration on these vehicles.Division PolicyRuleCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Registration Fact SheetOverview of registrations issued by County DMV offices.Division PolicyRuleBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govNo
Special License Plate Funds Provides information on the recipients of Special License Plate programsDivision PolicyLawBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govYes
Tax Collection for Untitled Boats & Vehicles (6-11-2020)Provides new tax collection guidelines for county DMV offices.Division PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Tax Requirements for Out of State Dealer Sales (6-11-2020)Provides new instructions from the Idaho State Tax Commission on tax collection from other states with non-resident exemptions.Division PolicyRule (Tax Commission)CJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo

Title Guidance

Title & Web LinkDescriptionTypeLaw, Rule or OtherContactUpdate Scheduled?
2 & 3-Wheeled Vehicle GuideChart for 2 & 3 wheeled vehicles identifying various types; title, registration & driver license eligibility; and where they can be operatedDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govYes
ATVs: Know Your ATVs, UTVs, and SOHVsCriteria for classifying Off-highway Vehicles (OHVs)Division PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Abandoned Vehicle GuideInformation about abandoned vehiclesDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Boat Titling Fact SheetTitle & Registration information to help new residents moving to IdahoDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Bonded Title InstructionsInstructions to obtain a bonded titleDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Canadian Imports for Dealer ResaleInstructions for titling vehicles commercially imported by dealersDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govYes
Canadian Imports for Personal UseInstructions for individuals importing vehicles for personal useDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govYes
Conditional Titles Fact SheetInformation about how to obtain a conditional titleDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Dealers Allowed to Use E-signatures Provides new allowance for the use of e-signatures in certain situations with title applications for Idaho Vehicle Dealer sales due to the COVID-19 emergencyDivision PolicyOtherCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Electronic Liens and Titles (ELT) Fact SheetInformation about Electronic Liens and Titles (ELT) program and how to participateDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Lienholders Allowed to Use E-signaturesProvides new allowance for e-signatures on title applications due to the COVID-19 emergencyDivision PolicyOtherCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
No Title, No SaleInstructs dangers of buying a vehicle without a title and what to require.Division PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Personal Information Requirements BrochureInformation about Personal Information (PI) requirement to obtain title and registrationDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Personal Information Requirements MatrixDocuments required to establish legal name and identity numberDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Salvage Vehicle Fact SheetInformation about salvage vehiclesDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Surviving Spouse GuideProvides titling guidance for surviving spousesDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Tiny Homes - TL/RG-PC-13-18 MemoTiny Homes definition & titlingMemoLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Title & Registration FAQsFrequently asked title and registration questionsDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govYes
Top 10 Title and Registration Tips10 critical title and registration mistakes to avoid.Division PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo
Truck Camper FAQsInformation about titling slide-in truck campersDivision PolicyLawCJ.Kendrick@itd.idaho.govNo

Motor Carrier & Port of Entry Guidance

Title & Web LinkDescriptionTypeLaw, Rule or OtherContactUpdate Scheduled?
Hemp TransportationPolicy on transportation of hemp according to Executive Order 2019-13MemoLawBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govNo
Reducible Size
See "Helpful Links Tab" on Top of web page
Conditions for Permitting Reducible height & widthDivision PolicyRuleBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govYes- regularly
Route Capacity Map
See "Helpful Links Tab" on Top of web page
Map for permitted routes for Non-Reducible OverweightDivision PolicyRuleBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govYes- regularly
Route Survey
See "Helpful Links Tab" on Top of web page
A hand-out for expectations and harmonization of route surveys.Division PolicyRuleBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govYes- regularly
Vertical Structures
See "Helpful Links Tab" on Top of web page
A list of Vertical structures found along interstateDivision PolicyRuleBrian.Goeke@itd.idaho.govYes- regularly

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