DMV

What do I need to do to get a driver’s license?
For details regarding driver licenses, review the Idaho Driver’s Handbook, or obtain a copy from your county sheriff’s driver license office. To find a driver’s license office near you, look in the Driver’s License & ID Cards listing above and search by county.

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Who cannot be issued an Idaho driver’s license?
An Idaho driver’s license cannot be issued to anyone who:

• Is not a resident of the state of Idaho
• Is not lawfully present in the United States
• Is under the age of 15
• Is under the age of 17 and has not completed the requirements of Idaho’s graduated driver’s license program
• Is under the age of 18 and is not enrolled in school or has not completed school as required in Section 49-303A, Idaho Code
• Has a suspended, revoked, or canceled status in Idaho or any other jurisdiction
• Has been adjudged as an habitual drunkard or addicted to the use of narcotics
• Has been adjudged as suffering from mental incompetence that would affect a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and who at the time of application has not been restored to competency
• May be afflicted with any physical or mental condition which brings about momentary or prolonged lapses of consciousness or control
• Is required to take an examination and has not passed the examination

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Where do I get a driver’s license?
Idaho driver’s licenses, instruction permits, or identification (ID) cards are issued through the county sheriff’s offices. You may apply at a sheriff’s office that provides driver licensing services. Not all county DMV locations offer Driver License/ID Card services. Use the searchable table above to identify county locations with Driver License/ID Card services, their testing hours, and if appointments are needed.

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What documents do I need to bring with me?

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 been 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.

• Go to the “REQUIRED Documents” section for complete details on what documentation to bring with you.

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What tests will I need to take?

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 or your Idaho driver’s license has been expired for 25 months or more, 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.

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

• who has never been licensed before,
• who has completed driver’s training and the supervised instruction period,
• whose license has been expired for 25 months or more,
• who presents or surrenders a driver’s license issued by a foreign country (except Germany and Korea), or
• whose vision does not meet minimum standards.

A skills test may also be required for any applicant:

• having any mental or physical impairment that might affect the safe operation of a motor vehicle,
• when an examiner has concerns about the applicant’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, regardless of prior license, experience, or age.

Out-of-state drivers and Driving Skills Testing

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.

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What else should I know?

DONOR DESIGNATION — If you are 18 years of age or older, you may request to have the “DONOR” designation appear on your license or ID card. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may be a donor but must have parental permission to be on the donor registry. The designation identifies your wish to donate your organs and/or tissues upon your death to those waiting for transplants. If you want to make limitations, change, or update your donor status, you may do so at www.yesidaho.org or call 1-866-YES-IDAHO.

Selective Service Registration — Federal law requires all males who are 18 to 25 years of age to register with the Selective Services System. The Selective Service System receives notification of any eligible individual not currently registered at the time of application.

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What if my address changes?
Idaho law requires you to notify the DMV of any address change no more than 30 days after the move. Keeping your address current with the department helps assure that you will receive notifications to renew your driver’s license by mail (if you qualify) and also receive other important correspondence, such as notices of suspension. It also allows law enforcement personnel to notify you or your family if there is an emergency.

• Update Your Address

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When can I renew my driver’s license?

• 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.
• 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.

Idaho driver’s license may now be renewed online. Go to Online DMV Services for more information on whether you qualify for this option and to renew your driver’s license. You will need to set up an online account, if you have not already set it up.

NOTE: Upon vision exam, if the examiner thinks it is necessary, a skills test, visual examination, and/or medical examination may be requested.

What do I bring with me to apply for an Idaho credential?

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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 been 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.

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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.

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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)

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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 or the Star Card Document Checklist to determine the specific documents to bring with you.

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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

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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.

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Other Documentation Requirements

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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.

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New Resident Requirements

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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.

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> Motor Vehicle information for New Residents

What vehicles must be registered and titled in Idaho?
Generally, any vehicle operated on public highways must be registered and titled. Also, boats with a permanently attached mode of propulsion (e.g., inboards, inboard/outboards, sailboats, personal watercraft) of 2000 model year or newer that were purchased since January 1, 2000, must be titled. Model year 1999 and older boats with a permanently attached mode of propulsion may be optionally titled, provided they are not exempt from titling. Any motorized boat used on Idaho’s waterways must be registered.

When must I register and title my vehicle?
You must register and title your vehicle when you become a resident of Idaho. You become a resident of Idaho when your domicile (principle home) has been in Idaho for 90 continuous days. However, you may declare residency at any time earlier than that, and register and title your vehicles at that time.

Where do I go to register and title my vehicle?
You may go to any county assessor’s motor vehicle office. Find a convenient office location using the online listings at: itd.idaho.gov/dmvstatus under License Plates & Titles.

What should I do before going to the motor vehicle office to title and register my vehicle?
You must have your vehicle insured with an insurance 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 should I bring when applying for my vehicle registration and title?
You should bring the following:

• The vehicle being titled and registered. You will need to have the vehicle identification number (VIN) inspected. This inspection can generally be performed by a deputy of either the county assessor motor vehicle office or the county sheriff’s office.
• Current title and registration. If the vehicle has not been titled in your name, be sure the title has been signed over to you by the seller, and that you have a bill of sale from the seller. If the title is being held by a lienholder, bring the lienholder’s name and address. If your title has been lost, you will need to apply for a duplicate title from the state of issuance.
• Your personal identification.
• Cash or a check for payment of any applicable taxes and fees

The Idaho Transportation Department issues the optional Star Card driver’s licenses and identification cards (ID). These are Idaho-issued credentials that comply with federal REAL ID security standards.

• Use the “Add the Star” Tool or the Star Card Document Checklist to determine the specific documents to bring with you.
• Brochure: Star Card-Idaho’s REAL ID

To learn more about Idaho’s REAL ID, please go to the Star Card website.

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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. In addition to the Star Card, several forms of ID will be accepted before and after that date, including:

• Valid U.S. passport
• Valid U.S. passport card
• Valid U.S. military ID
• Permanent resident card
• Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID
• For a complete list, visit: www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

Driver’s Manuals

• Driver’s Handbook (English)
  • Audio Driver’s Handbook (English)
  • Driver’s Handbook (Spanish)
• Motorcycle Operator’s Manual
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Manual
• Guide to Understanding Driver Records

Motor Carrier Manuals

• Motor Carrier Services Manual
• Truckers Handbook
• Idaho Administrative Rules for Special Permits

Young Driver Information

The following information does not include every requirement for a driver’s license.
The Idaho Driver’s Manual should be consulted for further information.

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Quick Links

• Driver Education
• Foreign Student Requirements
• Private Driving Schools | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
• Parent-Student On-Road Driver’s Training

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GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE PROGRAM

• Graduated Driver’s Licensing Fact Sheet

Effective January 1, 2001, anyone under 17 years of age who has not been issued a driver’s license in Idaho must successfully complete an approved driver training program and comply with the requirements of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program. Under the GDL Program, you will be required to complete a minimum six-month violation-free supervised instruction period, during which you must:

• be accompanied by a supervising person at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license who is occupying the seat beside you (no other passengers are allowed in the front seat),
• assure that all occupants are wearing seat belts or child restraints if required,
• have the Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP) in your immediate possession while driving,
• observe all laws regarding alcohol and other intoxicating substances, and
• accumulate at least 50 hours of supervised driving time, ten hours of which must be at night

If you are convicted of violating any traffic laws (moving or non-moving), violate any restrictions, or have your driving privileges suspended by the department or the courts while you are operating under the Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP), the permit will be canceled and you must apply for a new SIP. Your minimum six months of supervised driving begins all over again with the issuance of a new permit. You may drive on your SIP for longer than six months if it has not expired.

Once you have successfully met the requirements of the GDL, and are at least 15 years of age, you will be required to take and pass the skills test and the knowledge test before receiving a driver’s license. The skills test and the knowledge test may NOT be taken sooner than six (6) months from the date you complete the driver’s training course or age 17, whichever comes first. If you fail the written and/or the skills test, you must wait three days before retesting for each failure.

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GDL TRAFFIC VIOLATION PENALTIES

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. Your 50 hours of supervised drive time will then start over.

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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.

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DRIVER TRAINING

Completing and passing a driver-training program is required for anyone under 17 years old who is applying for an Idaho driver’s license. An approved Idaho driver training program consists of a required 30 hours (1,800 minutes) of classroom instruction, six hours (360 minutes) of in-car observation in a driver-training car, and six hours (360 minutes) of behind-the-wheel driving with a driver training instructor. The minimum training period for students attending driver education classes through a public school is 30 days. Commercial (private) schools are not restricted to a minimum training period.

Most Idaho school districts offer driver training programs in cooperation with the Department of Education. The public school courses are open to all Idaho residents between the ages of 14 1/2 and 21, even if they are not public school students. Commercial (private) driver training courses are available to anyone 14 1/2 years of age or older.

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OUT-OF-STATE DRIVER TRAINING AND LICENSES

If you are under 17 years old and have completed driver training in another state (and have not been issued a license in that state), you will be required to provide acceptable proof of driver training completion. If you are not surrendering an out-of-state license, you will also be required to complete a supervised driving period prior to licensing.

The Idaho Department of Education can provide you with a letter to give to the Idaho DMV stating what the young driver will need to complete before they can be issued a driver’s license in Idaho.

Idaho Department of Education
(208) 332-6800 | Fax: (208) 334-2228

If you are under 17 years old and have an out-of-state driver’s license you will not be required to provide proof of driver training and the supervised driving period will not be required. An out-of-state driver’s license may be used for 90 continuous days (from the time an Idaho domicile is established) before an Idaho driver’s license is required.

There are no provisions for exceptions to these requirements.

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DRIVER TRAINING / SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION PERMITS

If you are under 17 years old you must have a driver training instruction permit to attend any public or private 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.

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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 relationship. If the liability signer cannot be present to sign the application at the county office, an acceptable power of attorney may be used.

• 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.

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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 one year from the date listed 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 Idaho Code.

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UNDER-AGE DRIVER’S LICENSES

Drivers under the age of 16 who have a valid driver’s license may drive only during daylight hours unless they are accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older who has a valid driver’s license and is sitting in the front seat. No other passengers are allowed in the front section of the vehicle.

Licensees under the age of 17 are required – during the first six (6) months from the date the license was issued – to limit the 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.

If you are:

• 15 to 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 to 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.

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YOUR LICENSE/ID CARD AND THE LAW

Whenever you drive, you must have your license with you. Any misuse or mutilation of your driver’s license, permit, or ID card is a misdemeanor and you can be fined, sentenced to jail, and/or your license can be suspended. If your license gets worn or damaged, you need to purchase a duplicate.

For your own protection:

• Never lend anyone your driver’s license, permit, or ID card,
• Never use anyone else’s driver’s license, permit, or ID card,
• Never display or possess a fraudulent/altered driver’s license, permit, or ID card, and
• Never allow an unlicensed driver to drive your vehicle (in case of an accident, both the driver and the owner of the vehicle are responsible for damage, injury, or death when permission to drive the vehicle has been given).

UNDER-AGE DRIVER’S LICENSES
Drivers under the age of 16 who have a valid driver’s license may drive only during daylight hours (between the hours of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time) unless they are accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older who has a valid driver’s license and is sitting in the front seat. No other passengers are allowed in the front section of the vehicle.

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SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION

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

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Requirements for Foreign Students

• Passport with U.S. VISA and I-94
• J1 status needs DHS form DS-2019
• F1 status needs DHS form I-20
• Letter from the Social Security Administration stating you are not eligible for a Social Security number or have never been assigned a number

DRIVER’S TRAINING for student’s under 18 years old

Complete foreign exchange packet with the following:

• Verification of Compliance (VOC) on school letterhead – if under 18 yrs. old (VOC is issued by your school attendance office)
• Permission from foreign exchange program to take the driver’s training course
• Statement from parent(s) stating son/daughter can take a driver’s training course and be issued a driver’s license
• The name of the host parent listed in the foreign exchange packet
• A host parent must sign as liability signer if applicant is under 18.

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*** If a foreign student is not in a foreign exchange program, an affidavit is needed from the natural parents stating that their child has permission to take driver’s training and/or obtain a driver’s license in the United States. The affidavit needs to be notarized, or the equivalent of being notarized. This affidavit takes the place of the foreign exchange program documents. The host parent must sign for liability.

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MOTORCYCLES

Any person who applies for a motorcycle endorsement must pass both a written knowledge and a road skills test. If you are under 21 years old you will also be required to successfully complete a motorcycle rider training course. Rider courses are available throughout Idaho. Call the Idaho Skills Training Advantage for Riders (STAR) toll free at (888) 280-STAR (7827).

Idaho law requires all persons under the age of 18 to wear a DOT-approved protective helmet while riding on or operating a motorcycle or ATV.

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For additional DMV information, contact Driver Services via e-mail at: dlmail@itd.idaho.gov

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 (see example in red circle) printed on your Idaho Driver’s License to make sure it will not expire while you are deployed.

If your license will expire in less than 25 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 25 months in advance of its expiration date.

If the expiration date printed on your license is more than 25 months away, and you anticipate being on active duty or out of state when your license expires, you can download the following form and have an extension processed.

• Idaho Driver’s License Extension application | ITD 3153
• Six months prior to your license’s expiration date, submit the extension form to the Idaho DMV.
  • Active duty military members may request a 4 year extension on their identification card or driver’s license, by sending an extension application with a current copy of your orders.
• As an active member of the military, you can extend your Idaho driver’s license for four years.

An Idaho driver’s license may be renewed online. Go to Online DMV Services for more information on whether you qualify for this option and to renew your driver’s license.

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Veteran’s Designation on Driver’s License or ID Card
To receive the Veteran’s designation, you must present an acceptable military document to an Idaho driver’s license office showing proof of honorable discharge from military service, a valid active-duty identification, or proof of having a veteran license plate.

See the following guidance to learn more details and to review the list of military documents.

• Acceptable Military Documents

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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) & Exemption Options

• 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.
• The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) provides an exemption from the requirement to take a skills test with a CDL Examiner and the knowledge test for persons with experience operating military equivalent commercial vehicles while in military service.
• The applicant must possess a valid Idaho driver’s license at the time of application, and heavy vehicle driving experience must be current (within two years from date of application).
• Application for these waivers may be submitted to ITD at any time during active duty and within one year of separation from Military Service.
• Interested persons should review and complete the most applicable of the two forms below.
  • For more information contact a CDL Specialist at 208-584-4343 or CDLHelpDesk@itd.idaho.gov

• Military CDL Skills Test Waiver Application | ITD 3141
• Even Exchange CDL Military Knowledge & Skills Test Waiver Application | ITD 3143
• Service members in the following military occupational specialties (MOS) may qualify for an “Even Exchange” of their military CDL for its civilian equivalent:
  • U.S. Air Force
    • 2T1 – Vehicle Operator
    • 2F0 – Fueler
    • 3E2 – Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator
  • U.S. Army
    • 92F- Fueler
    • 88M – Motor Transport Operator
    • 14T – Patriot Launching Station Operator
  • U.S. Marine Corps
    • 3531 – Motor Vehicle Operator
  • U.S. Navy
    • EO – Equipment Operator

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Vehicle Registration

Before being deployed, check the expiration date(s) of your motor vehicle(s) and/or motorcycle(s) to make sure they do not expire while you are away. 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. Please go to the License Plate & Titles DMV office location search box to identify the appropriate county DMV office.

You can also renew vehicle registrations online if your home county participates in the internet registration renewal process and the owners listed for the vehicle, have an Idaho-issued driver licenses or Idaho-issued identification cards.

• Online services for renewing your vehicle registrations

For specialty plates information go to Military license plates and forms. Then scroll down to the “Special License Plate Application Forms” section for details and an interactive guide.

If you have any vehicle-related questions, please contact ITD Vehicle Services, Registration Section at 208-584-4343.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program

CDL Renewals – CDL holders without hazmat endorsements may now be eligible to renew online.

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Quick Links

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Skills Test Examiners’ Lists
  • North Idaho: CDL Skills Test Examiners
  • North-Central Idaho: CDL Skills Test Examiners
  • Southwest Idaho: CDL Skills Test Examiners
  • South-Central Idaho: CDL Skills Test Examiners
  • Southeast Idaho: CDL Skills Test Examiners
  • East Idaho: CDL Skills Test Examiners
• CDL Manual
• Ten easy steps to a CDL
• CDL Self-Certification
• Email CDL Medical Certificate

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Who Must Obtain a CDL
Idaho’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program is designed to improve safety on our highways while meeting federal requirements for testing and licensing of all commercial drivers. You must have a CDL to operate any of the following commercial motor vehicles (CMV):

• Combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the towed unit is greater than 10,000 pounds
• Single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds
• Vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons (including the driver)
• School bus (Yellow and black bus of any size transporting children to school or school events)
• Any size vehicle that requires hazardous material placards

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the manufacturer’s assigned weight rating for the vehicle (truck, bus, or trailer), not the vehicle registered weight. On trucks, the GVWR is usually found on a plate or sticker inside the driver’s door. On trailers, it may be found anywhere but is commonly found on the front of the trailer on the trailer tongue or frame. For Idaho, in the absence of a GVWR, the actual weight of the vehicle plus its heaviest load is considered to be the GVWR. The sum of the GVWR of the tires can also be used to determine approximate GVWR. Other states may use other definitions.

Gross combined weight rating (GCWR), is figured by adding the GVWR of each unit of a combination vehicle.

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Exemptions from CDL Requirements

Even if your vehicle is a commercial vehicle according to the definition above, you may qualify for one of the CDL exemptions. There are four categories of CDL exemptions.

Recreational vehicle exemption – applies to drivers of vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for non-business or recreational purposes.

Military vehicle exemption – applies to military vehicle operators who are considered active-duty military personnel and to civilians who are required to wear uniforms and are subject to the Code of Military Justice.

Emergency vehicle exemption – applies to drivers of firefighting or other emergency equipment used in response to emergencies involving the preservation of life or property.

Farm vehicle exemption – applies to drivers of farm vehicles, including family members and farm hands, under certain conditions only. The farm exemption applies to drivers of farm vehicles which are:

• Controlled and operated by the farmer,
• Used to transport agricultural products, supplies, and machinery to or from a farm,
• Not used in common or contract carrier operations, and
• Not driven more than 150 miles (“as the crow flies”) from the farm.

The farm exemption is intended for small farm-to-market operations only. Unless Idaho is involved in a reciprocity agreement with the other state(s), the farm exemption does not extend beyond the boundaries of Idaho. It does not include farmers who are transporting other farmers’ products if they are receiving any compensation for the services.

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CDL License Classes

There are three classes of commercial driver’s licenses: Class A, B and C. Drivers of vehicles that do not fall in Classes A, B, or C will be issued Class D (non-commercial) licenses.

Class A – Combination vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is greater than 10,000 pounds. Drivers with a Class A license may, with the proper endorsements, operate vehicles requiring a Class B, C or D license.

Class B – Single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle 10,000 pounds GVWR or less. A driver with a Class B license may, with the proper endorsements, operate vehicles requiring a Class C or D license.

Class C – Vehicles with a GVWR or GCWR less than 26,001 pounds. Class C is strictly for vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people (including the driver), or carrying hazardous materials requiring the vehicle to display placards. A driver with a Class C license may also operate vehicles requiring a Class D license.

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Endorsements

You must have the appropriate endorsement on your CDL if you haul hazardous materials, pull double or triple trailers, or drive tank or passenger vehicles.

Double/Triple (T) – Required for drivers of vehicles pulling two or three trailers. (A dolly or load divider, sometimes referred to as a “jeep,” is considered to be one trailer.)

Hazardous materials (H) – Required for drivers of vehicles transporting hazardous materials requiring placards per the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. A written test and Transportation Security Administration threat assessment clearance (background check) are required to obtain the hazmat endorsement, and at each driver license renewal.

Passenger (P) – Required for drivers of vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver. Both written and skills tests are required to obtain this endorsement.

School Bus (S) – Required for drivers of vehicles used to transport preprimary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. Drivers of school buses must have both the Passenger and School Bus endorsements. Both written and skills test are required to obtain this endorsement.

Tank vehicles (N) – Required for drivers of any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the chassis. A commercial motor vehicle transporting an empty storage container tank, not designed for transportation, with a rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is temporarily attached to a flatbed trailer is not considered a tank vehicle.

Tank Vehicles/Hazardous Materials (X) – The X endorsement represents the combination of both the tank vehicles (N) and hazardous materials (H) endorsements. A CDL may show either an X or an N and H on the endorsement line of the license.

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Restrictions

K Restriction – Intrastate Operation only. If a driver plans to operate commercial vehicles only in Idaho, the (K) restriction will be placed on their driving record. This restriction will also be placed on all 18, 19, and 20 year old CDL holders.

L Restriction – Prohibits driving of vehicles with air brakes. The CDL will carry this restriction unless you pass an air brakes knowledge test and a skills test in a vehicle equipped with air brakes.

M Restriction – Except Class A Bus – The (M) restriction prohibits a driver with a passenger endorsement from operating a Class A bus if a Class A bus was not used for the skills test. A driver with a Class A CDL who also has a (P) endorsement will typically have the (M) restriction. Class A busses are not commonly found in the United States.

N Restriction – Prohibits the driver from operating Class A or B passenger vehicles (buses). A Class A or B CDL with the passenger endorsement will carry this restriction unless the driver obtains a passenger endorsement by successfully completing a skills test in a Class B passenger vehicle (bus).

O Restriction – Prohibits the driver from operating a tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth wheel. If a driver performs the skills test in a combination vehicle for a Group A CDL with the power unit and towed unit connected with a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, the O restriction will be added to the CDL. A skills test in a tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth wheel will be required to remove the O restriction.

P Restriction – A CDL instruction permit holder with a P or P and S endorsement is prohibited from operating a CMV carrying passengers, other than Federal/State auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder accompanying the permit holder.

V Restriction – If the State is notified by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or a registered doctor that the driver has been issued a medical variance, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDL document.

X Restriction – A CDL instruction permit holder with an N endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue.

Z Restriction – The driver is restricted from operating a CMV equipped with any braking system operating fully on the air brake principle. If an applicant performs the skills test in a vehicle equipped with air over hydraulic brakes, the Z restriction must be placed on the CDL. For the purposes of the skills test and the restriction, air over hydraulic brakes includes any braking system operating partially on the air brake and partially on the hydraulic brake principle. A full skills test is required to remove the Z restriction.

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Seasonal CDL

• A Seasonal CDL is available to qualified seasonal drivers for certain farm-related service industries such as custom harvesters, farm retail outlets and suppliers, agri-chemical businesses, and livestock feeders.
• The Seasonal CDL is only valid within 150 miles of the business or farm being serviced. The Seasonal CDL is valid (with a Class D license) for 180 days in a 12 month period, and can only be obtained twice in a lifetime.
• The Seasonal CDL is not valid for driving Class A (combination) vehicles or passenger vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people including the driver.
• The Seasonal CDL is not valid for driving vehicles carrying hazardous materials requiring placards except for diesel fuel in quantities of 1,000 gallons or less, liquid fertilizers in vehicles or implements of husbandry with total capacities of 3,000 gallons or less, or solid fertilizers that are not mixed or transported with any organic substance.

If you are interested in this type of license, contact us for additional information.

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CDL Fees

• CDL license (4-year) $40.00
• CDL license (8-year) $60.00
• Commercial Learner’s Permit $29.00
• Duplicate CDL or permit $20.00
• License upgrade $30.00
• Endorsement addition (after issuance of a CDL) $20.00
• Written tests (each) $5.00
• Skills Test $10 fee to Driver’s License Office. Up to $190 fee to Skills Tester.
  • Total combined Skills Test/Tester fees not to exceed $200.
  • Cost of rental vehicles a tester may provide are not included in the above costs, and are not regulated by ITD

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How to Obtain an Idaho CDL

To apply for a CDL, you must be at least 18 years old and either have a valid Idaho non-commercial license (Class D) or have passed all tests required to obtain one. You may be able to take your Class D license tests and your CDL tests at the same time. However, you must have one year of licensed driving experience in order to obtain a CDL.

If you want to obtain a CDL, study Idaho’s “Commercial Driver’s License Manual” which may be obtained from a county driver’s license Office. The manual is also available online in PDF format here: https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cdl_manual.pdf. This manual provides you with the information necessary to pass all CDL written tests. Information regarding the skills test requirements is also included.

To apply for your CDL, go to your county driver’s license office. Take your current driver’s license, Social Security card, proof of Idaho residence and money to pay your fees. ALL applicants will be required to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States; for most applicants a certified original copy of a state issued birth certificate, if available, will work. If a certified original copy of a US 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 and date of birth. If the name on your birth certificate is different than the name on your driver’s license, you will need to provide additional documentation.

You will be asked if you are subject to and in compliance with the requirements of Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Qualifications of Drivers). You will be asked to declare (self-certify) what type of driving you intend to do: Interstate or Intrastate (within Idaho only) and whether the type of driving you plan to do will require a DOT Medical card or not. When applying for your CDL, your driving record will be checked, fees will be collected, and you are required to pass the vision and knowledge tests.

After passing the required written tests for the class of license you wish to obtain, you must purchase a Commercial Learner’s Permit. You must wait 14 days from the date you obtain your CLP before you can take a skills test. During that time, practice and study for your skills test.

You must make an appointment with a CDL Skills Tester to take the skills test. A list of Examiners is available at the County DMV and online by clicking on the “Skills Testers” tab. Some testers have vehicles that you can rent. When you go to the skills tester, you will need to take your Driver’s License, your Commercial Learner’s Permit, and proof of insurance and registration for your test vehicle. Your vehicle must be in good working condition for the test.

The skills test has three parts: the vehicle inspection, the basic control skills test, and the road test. The skills test will take two to three hours to complete and must be taken in a vehicle that is representative of the license class you wish to obtain. If the vehicle used for the test is not equipped with air brakes, your CDL will show a restriction stating that you are not licensed to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.

After you have passed all required written and skills tests, you do not have the authority to operate a commercial vehicle until you obtain your CDL from the County DMV. You will be issued a temporary license from your county driver’s license office and your permanent license will be sent to you by US Mail. It is very important your mailing address is current and accurate. If you move after your CDL is issued, you must notify Idaho Transportation Department of your new address.

All test results remain valid for one year. If the appropriate license is not issued within the one-year period, the tests must be re-taken. If you do not pass a test, you must wait three (3) days before retaking the test. Test fees must be paid again.

CDL tests are not required at renewal time, with the exception of the Hazardous Materials test which must be passed prior to each renewal.

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Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)

A Commercial Learner’s Permit is required to obtain a CDL by federal law. The permit allows you to practice driving a large commercial vehicle on public roads. This permit is obtained by taking the required written tests for the type of vehicle you will operate. A CLP is valid for 1 year. You must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid Idaho Class D driver’s license, have at least one year of driving experience to obtain a CLP. To use the permit, you MUST be accompanied by a driver properly licensed to operate the vehicle you are driving, and this person MUST occupy the seat beside the driver or the row behind the driver in a bus.

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must hold a valid Idaho Class D driver’s license or surrender a CDL from another state
• Provide evidence of one-year driving experience
• Provide proof of lawful presence
• Provide proof of Idaho residency
• Pass the General Knowledge CDL and other required written tests
• Purchase an Idaho CLP (must hold CLP for 14 days before issuing a full CDL)
• Pass the ELDT course for the appropriate training
• Pass the CDL skills test in the class and type of vehicle desired
• Purchase the Idaho CDL

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Other Laws Affecting CDL Drivers

Most drivers subject to CDL requirements are also required to participate in a controlled substance and alcohol random testing program and be enrolled in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. These requirements include random, reasonable suspicion, post accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing for controlled substances and alcohol. Pre-employment controlled substance testing is also required.

CDL holders are subject to the laws affecting all drivers. In addition, there are federal and state laws that specifically affect CDL drivers. Violations of these laws can result in both civil and criminal penalties or may disqualify you from driving commercial vehicles. Following are some important laws:

• You cannot have more than one license, and the license you do have must be issued from the state in which you reside. If you move to a new state, you must obtain a CDL from that state within thirty (30) days.
• It is your responsibility as an Idaho driver to keep a current address on file with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). If you move, you must notify ITD Driver Services in writing of the old and new address within 30 days.
• You are required to declare (self-certify) the type of type of driving you intend to do: Interstate or Intrastate (within Idaho only) and whether the type of driving you plan to do requires a DOT Medical card or not.
• You are required to submit a copy of your DOT medical card if you are required to have one for the type of driving done in either interstate or intrastate operations.
• You must notify the ITD Driver Services within 30 days if you are convicted in any other state of any traffic violation (except parking). This is true no matter what type of vehicle you were driving at the time of the violation.
• You must notify your employer within 30 days of a conviction for any traffic violation (except parking). This is true no matter what type of vehicle you were driving.
• You must notify your employer if your license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, or if you are disqualified from driving.
• When you apply for a commercial driving job, you must give your potential employer information on all driving jobs you have held for the past 10 years.
• No one can drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) without a valid CDL. A court may fine you up to $5000 or put you in jail for breaking this rule.
• Your employer may not let you drive a CMV if you have more than one license or if your CDL is suspended, revoked or disqualified. A court may fine the employer up to $5000 or put him/her in jail for breaking this rule.

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Commercial Drivers Self-Certification Reporting

• Self Certification
• Federal DOT Medical Card Requirements
• Email CDL Medical Certificate

CDL Drivers not Actively Working, Please Note: If a driver holds a valid Idaho CDL, but is not actively driving a commercial vehicle, the driver is not required to maintain a DOT Medical and may certify the driving category as “Excepted Intrastate.” However, should a driver decide to operate a commercial vehicle again in one of the “non-excepted” categories, the driver must obtain a current DOT Medical and update their certification to “actively working” before operating a commercial vehicle in a non-excepted category.

Exemption Chart: Under certain circumstances, drivers in the following categories may be exempt from the medical card requirement but NOT from commercial licensing requirements according to FMCSA regulations. This list is a general guide: Transportation by federal, state, and local governments; fire trucks, apiarian industries, intrastate (Idaho) vehicles used to transport farm products, equipment, and supplies; Ag products, livestock, feed, forest products, sand & gravel, wrecker/tow truck, airline shuttle, household goods movers, occasional transport of personal property, ambulance, hearse, taxicab operations.

Note: Medical certificates can be emailed to DLMail@itd.idaho.gov or faxed to 208-584-4343. Self-certification must happen prior to submitting a medical certificate.

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CDL Disqualifications
In addition to the above laws affecting CDL drivers, you are also subject to CDL disqualification rules and laws. Your CDL privileges may be withdrawn for varying periods of time based on the type of offense committed. The following information identifies the offenses and disqualification periods.

Serious Traffic Violations – You will lose your CDL privileges for 60 days if you are convicted of two serious traffic violations while operating a CMV, or 120 days if convicted of three serious traffic violations while operating a CMV in a three year period. The term “conviction” includes forfeiture of bail or bond and withheld judgments. The following are serious traffic violations:

• Excessive speed (15 or more miles above the posted speed limit)
• Reckless driving
• Improper or erratic lane changes
• Following the vehicle ahead too closely
• Texting or talking on a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a commercial motor vehicle
• Violation of any other motor vehicle traffic control laws which result in a fatal traffic accident.
• Driving a commercial motor vehicle without obtaining a CDL,
• Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a CDL in the driver’s possession,
• Driving a commercial motor vehicle without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo being transported.

Violation of an Out-of-Service Order – An out-of-service order issued by an authorized enforcement officer is defined as a temporary prohibition against operating a commercial motor vehicle. The order is issued in response to a violation of federal regulations, compatible laws, or to the North American uniform out-of-service criteria (CVSA). A person who is convicted for a violation of an out-of-service order is disqualified for:

• 90 days for a first conviction,
• One year for a second conviction in 10 years, and
• Three years for subsequent convictions in 10 years.

If transporting hazardous materials or driving a bus (designed to carry 16 or more people) at the time, the driver is disqualified for:

• 180 days for a first conviction, and
• Three years for subsequent convictions in 10 years.

Disqualification for Conviction of a Railroad-Grade Crossing Violation – If you are convicted for a railroad grade crossing violation as specified in 49 CFR part 383 or applicable state laws while driving a commercial motor vehicle, your commercial driving privileges will be disqualified for:

• 60 days for a first conviction
• 120 days for a second conviction during any three year period
• One year for a third or subsequent conviction during any three year period.

Disqualification for Controlled Substance or Alcohol Violations, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Felonies (Major Offenses)– You will lose your CDL for at least one year for a first time offense:

• If you are a CDL holder or are operating a CMV and are convicted of a DUI, refuse to submit to testing or submit to and fail and evidentiary test for BAC or drugs, you will be disqualified from operating a CMV for one (1) year for the 1st offense. The BAC threshold while operating a non CMV is .08 and is .04 if operating a CMV.
• if you leave the scene of an accident involving a motor vehicle you were driving,
• if you use a motor vehicle to commit a felony,
• if you drive a CMV when, as a result of prior violations committed operating a commercial vehicle, your CDL is revoked, suspended, or cancelled or you are disqualified from operating a commercial vehicle,
• if you cause a fatality through the negligent operation of a commercial vehicle, including but not limited to the crimes of motor vehicle manslaughter, homicide by motor vehicle, or negligent homicide.

You will lose your CDL for at least three years for a first offense if any of the above offenses occur while you are operating a commercial vehicle that is transporting hazardous materials that are required to be placarded by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.

You will lose your CDL for life* if you are convicted for any of these disqualifying offenses, or any combination of these offenses, for a second time.

You will lose your CDL for life* if you use a motor vehicle to commit a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance.

Implied Consent

Any person who drives or is in physical control of a motor vehicle has given their consent to take a BAC or drug test if they are suspected of driving under the influence, under the provisions of Section 18-8002, Idaho Code. If you refuse to take the test when requested to do so by a law enforcement officer or submit to and fail a test for alcohol or drugs your CDL privileges are subject to disqualification under the provisions of Section 49-335 , Idaho Code.

Your driving privileges will be suspended under Section 18-8002A, Idaho Code, if you fail an evidentiary test for any of the following reasons:

• Having a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater while operating or being in actual physical control of any motor vehicle.
• Having a blood alcohol concentration of .04% or greater while operating or being in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Having test results indicating the presence of drugs or other intoxicating substances.

The suspension will become effective 30 days from the date the Notice of Suspension is issued upon failure of an evidentiary test.

Penalties:
First offense in a motor vehicle (BAC .08% or greater) or a CMV** (BAC .04 or greater):

• CDL driving privileges: one year absolute disqualification of CMV driving privileges.
• Class D driving privileges: 90-day suspension with absolutely no driving privileges for the first 30 days. Restricted driving privileges that allow for the operation of a non-commercial vehicle may be requested for the remaining 60 days of the suspension.

Second offense in a non-commercial vehicle (BAC .08% or greater) or a CMV** (BAC .04 or greater):

• CDL driving privileges: lifetime disqualification*
• Class D driving privileges: one year suspension with absolutely no driving privileges of any kind.

* Effective July 1, 2022, certain “lifetime” disqualified applicants may be eligible to reinstate their CDL privileges. For eligibility requirements go to CDL Lifetime Disqualification Reinstatement Application (ITD 3127)

** If the failure(s) occurred in a CMV (BAC .04 to less than .08%), Class D driving privileges will remain valid. These suspensions are separate from any additional penalties or suspensions imposed by the court as a result of being convicted of the offense. Additional information on this law may be found in the Idaho Driver’s Manual.

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USA Patriot Act Hazardous Materials Regulations

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• Research and Special Programs Administration Rule
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rule
• Additional FMCSA Rulemaking
• Transportation Safety Administration Rule
• Additional TSA Rulemaking: 11/24/2004

Need More Information?

Contact the CDL Help Desk of the Idaho Transportation Department at 208-584-4343 or CDLHelpDesk@itd.idaho.gov

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Program for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL)

• Idaho Manual for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL)
• Training Provider Registry website for Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
• Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements for CDL Applicants

About the ELDT Regulations

FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This applies to those seeking to:

• Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;
• Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or
• Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.

The ELDT regulations are not retroactive; individuals who were issued a CDL or an S, P, or H endorsement prior to February 7, 2022 are not required to complete training for the respective CDL or endorsement.

If an applicant who obtained a CLP prior to February 7, 2022, and obtains a CDL before the CLP or renewed CLP expires, the applicant is not subject to the ELDT requirements.

For more information about the ELDT regulations and the Training Provider registry, visit: https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions for Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for a CDL

Q. How does a customer register for an ELDT class?

• A. A list of training providers is available on the main Training Provider Registry (TPR) website to download.

Q. Can a driver be issued a Commercial Learning Permit (CLP) before taking ELDT?

• A. Yes, the driver will be able to use their CLP for any behind-the-wheel time while attending the ELDT. They will not be able to take their CDL skills test, the S or P skills test, or the H knowledge test until ELDT completion.

Q. What if the customer has already passed the ELDT?

• A. This scenario will be between the customer and the Training Provider. The Training Provider is required to send completed training certificates to the TPR within 48 hours of completion. The customer needs to follow up with the Training Provider.

Q. What if someone is coming in with an out-of-state CDL?

• A.1. If a customer has an out-of-state CDL credential that has a current Hazmat endorsement does not have an ELDT requirement. Follow current licensing procedures.
• A.2. If a driver has let their hazmat endorsement drop, they will need to provide proof from the issuing state showing their previous hazmat endorsement. Once provided ITD will waive the restriction and allow them to take the hazmat endorsement knowledge test.

Q. How will this affect skills testers?

• A. Idaho Third-Party Skills Examiners will not be able to schedule a skills test until ELDT has been completed. At the time of scheduling, the TPR site will be checked to verify the required training certificates are on the registry.

Testing Guidelines
To ensure that customers receive the same testing experience across the state, minimum requirements for testing area restrictions have been formalized. Below is a list of what is NOT allowed and what may discretionarily be allowed within the testing areas. Any additional questions or clarifications may be directed to your local county office.

NOT Allowed

• Electronic Devices (including cell phones, smart watches, cameras, tablets, laptops, headphones, earbuds, etc)
• Leaving the testing area to go anywhere other than to an examiner
• Driver Manuals or other written material such as notes
• Interpreters, unless authorized
• Talking with others

Allowed under County Discretion

• Children
• Bags

Translators
A translator may be used while taking the Class D Driver’s License knowledge test under the following circumstances:

• The language that is being translated is not offered in our testing system.
• The customer has attempted the knowledge test at least three (3) times in a language we offer and cannot pass.

The languages we currently offer are:

• English (written and aural)
• American Sign Language (video)
• Arabic (written and aural)
• Chinese (written and aural)
• Farsi (written and aural)
• French (written and aural)
• Korean (written and aural)
• Russian (written and aural)
• Serbo-Croatian (written and aural)
• Spanish (written and aural)
• Swahili (written and aural)
• Vietnamese (written and aural)

Translator Requirements:

• Not a family member of the customer
• Must complete a State of Idaho W9 Tax Form (if the translator is charging for the first time)
• Cannot be on the translator disqualified list
• Must adhere to the following guidelines:
  • Must only read the test and answers
  • Tester needs to be following along and selecting their own answers
  • There should be no hand gestures or change in tone when questions and answers are read

Further information can be obtained by calling the Idaho Transportation Department Driver’s License Unit at 208-584-4343, option 3, and details about scheduling the use of a translator can be done by contacting your local county Driver’s License office.

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Practice Tests

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• Practice Class D Drivers Test
• Practice Class D Drivers Test (Spanish)
• Bicycle Safety Quiz
• Bicycle Safety Quiz (Spanish)

• Class D – Driver’s Skills Test Guide | Driver’s Handbook (English) | Spanish: Driver’s Handbook
• Motorcycle Operator’s Manual
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Manual
• Application to become a Skills Test Examiner

Skills Test Examiners’ Lists by Idaho Region

From the six regions below, please select the appropriate Driver’s Skills Test Examiner from an area near you.

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Eligible customers who renew online will qualify for a $5.00 discount off of their driver’s license renewal.
The discount only applies to driver’s licenses and not identification cards.

OPERATOR (CLASS D)	FEES
1-year License (age 17 or 20)	$20.00
3-year License (age 15 to 18)	$30.00
3-year License (age 18 to 21)	$30.00
4-year License (age 21 and over)	$35.00
8-year License (age 21 to 62)	$60.00
Knowledge Written Test	$5.00
Skills Test ($6.50 paid at County, $28.50 to Skills Test Examiner)	$35.00
Instruction Permit (IP)	$20.00
Driver Training Instruction Permit**/SIP **$6.50 County portion of Skills Test included	$21.50
Duplicate License/Instruction Permit	$20.00
Driver's License Extension	$10.00
COMMERCIAL (CLASS A, B, & C)	FEES
1-year (age 20)	$15.00
3-year (age 18 to 21)	$30.00
4-year (age 21 and over)	$40.00
8-year (age 21 and over)	$60.00
Seasonal CDL (6-month)	$44.00
Knowledge Written Test or Endorsement Knowledge Test (each)	$5.00
Skills test $10 to Driver’s License Office, Up to $190 to Skills Test Examiner	$200.00
Learner's Permit (must have Idaho license)	$29.00
Additional Endorsement	$20.00
License Upgrade	$30.00
Duplicate License/Instruction Permit	$20.00
MOTORCYCLE (in addition to above license fees)	FEES
One-Time "M" Endorsement	$15.00
Knowledge Written Test	$5.00
Skills Test (collected by Skills Test Examiner)	$25.00
Instruction Permit (must have Idaho license)	$15.00
Duplicate Permit	$20.00
IDENTIFICATION CARD: No age limit	FEES
Under age 18	$10.00
Age 18 to 21	$10.00
4-year (age 21 and over)	$15.00
8-year (age 21 and over)	$25.00
Duplicate ID	Same fee as original
NOTE: All Retest Fees are the Same as the Original Test Fees.

Idahoans who need a free ID card for voting can visit a county DMV office to receive their ID card.

• Free ID card requirements

Driver Record Requests Options

• Driver Record Paper Form: Includes the option to request ORIGINAL Driver’s License (DL) Issue Date (sent in by mail, email or fax)
• Driver Record Online Request: Does NOT include Original DL Issue Date information. Use paper form above.
• Driver’s License Reinstatement | ITD 3786
• National Driver Registry Form | ITD 3261
• Restricted Driving Permit Application | ITD 3227
• Verification of Release from Incarceration | ITD 3094
• Family Request For Re-Evaluation Of Driving Privileges | ITD 5539

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Driver License/ID Card Requests Options

• Change of Address: Online or Paper Form | ITD 3239
• Duplicate Driver’s License | ITD 0020
• Driver’s License Extension | ITD 3153
• Request for Driver’s License Cancellation | ITD 0015
• Voluntarily Surrendering a Driver’s License for a No-Charge Identification Card | ITD 3220
• Motorcycle Endorsement | ITD 3063
• Certificate of Idaho Residency | ITD 3522
• Parental Power of Attorney
• Relief Agency or Shelter Certification | ITD 3530
• General Affidavit for Idaho Driver License & Identification Card | ITD 3923
• Applicant Card Surrender Affidavit | ITD 3534
• Next of Kin Opt-Out | ITD 4444

Accident Prevention Courses Approved for 3-point Reduction and/or Insurance Discount

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Please note:

Costs for defensive driving/accident prevention courses are set by the provider and can vary widely. Tuition can range from around $18 to $60, and in some cases the initial tuition fee may not include the cost of a certificate.

*** Citations must be paid prior to completing Defensive Driving Course to be approved for the 3-point reduction.
*** Traffic class completion certificates are recognized by the state of Idaho for Idaho-licensed drivers only.

• Defensive Driving Schools Listing
• DAPA Rules

For additional DMV information, contact Driver Services via e-mail at: driverrecords@itd.idaho.gov

Obtaining Driver Records
A driver license record (DLR) may be requested from the Idaho Transportation Department if the following information is provided:

• A written request along with driver information and a $7.00 fee (per record requested). The record can be certified for an additional $14.00 fee.
• Three identifiers are used to select the proper record–at least two must match to get a successful “hit” using the following; NAME, DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH.
• The Idaho driver license number may be a nine-digit, alpha-numeric number starting with two alpha characters followed by six numerical characters and ending with one alpha character. Previous Idaho license numbers began with 910, 920, or 940 assigned by the sheriffs’ office, or a social security number.

A driver license record and supporting document packet may also be requested for a $14.00 fee. Requesters need to specify what documents are needed. If you need a certified driver packet, the written request must include the date of incident and a $28.00 fee.

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• Driver License Status Check
• Driver Record Online Request (purchase online) – Does NOT include Original DL Issue Date information. To obtain Original Issue Date use paper form below.
• Driver Record Request Paper Form (sent in by mail, email or fax) – Includes the option to request ORIGINAL Driver’s License (DL) Issue Date.
• Driver’s License Reinstatement Application Form
  • Online Driver’s License Reinstatement

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• Administrative License Suspension (ALS) & Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Fact Sheet & FAQs
• Breathalyzer – Ignition Interlock Providers
• Defensive Driving Course Providers
• Driver License Compact
• NRVC (Non-Resident Violator Compact)
• Reasons for Suspension
• Restricted Driving Permit Application | ITD 3227
• Guide for Restricted Driving Permit Eligibility
• Uninsured Drivers’ Accidents
• Violation Points