Comprehensive motorist directory covering motor vehicle registration, license plate issuance, tag renewal deadlines, fee schedules, and county tax collector guidelines across Idaho.
Vehicle Registration & Tag Requirements in Idaho
Operating a motor vehicle across the roadways of Idaho requires current registration credentials and valid license plates issued in compliance with state administrative codes. Whether establishing permanent residency, purchasing an automobile through an authorized dealership or private seller, or completing annual validation sticker renewals, motorists must adhere to statutory requirements established by Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) DMV.
Display Mandate & Mounting Rules
Both front and rear license plates are required by state statute. Plates must be securely attached to the designated bracket locations at a height not less than 12 inches from the ground, fully illuminated at night by an operational white license plate lamp. Using tinted plate covers, smoked acrylic lenses, or reflective coating sprays is prohibited under state law and constitutes an equipment violation.
Plate Retention & Transfer Policy
Plates stay with the vehicle or owner as per state statutes. Upon selling, trading, or donating a vehicle, owners must file a formal notice of sale or transfer of liability with Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) DMV to remove their legal attachment and avoid liability for future parking citations, automated toll fees, or towing charges.
Idaho County & Municipal Tag Directories
Select your county or municipal licensing branch below for local office hours, appointment systems, tax assessor information, and local fee schedules:
- Valley County ID Tag Office
- Twin Falls County ID Tag Office
- Sun Valley ID Tag Office
- Shoshone County ID Tag Office
- Rexburg ID Tag Office
- Priest River ID Tag Office
- Power County ID Tag Office
- Pocatello ID Tag Office
- Payette County ID Tag Office
- Owyhee County ID Assessor Motor Vehicle Plates and Hubs Tag Office
- Nez Perce County ID DMV Tag Office
- Nampa ID Canyon County Tag Office
- Moscow ID Tag Office
- Minidoka County ID Tag Office
- Lemhi County ID Tag Office
- Latah County ID Tag Office
- Kootenai County ID Tag Office
- Kellogg ID Tag Office
- Jerome County ID Tag Office
- Idaho Falls ID Tag Office
- Idaho County ID Tag Office
- Gooding County ID Tag Office
- Gem County ID Tag Office
- Coeur d’Alene ID Tag Office