Register a Vehicle in Idaho

Register an Idaho Vehicle

When you move to Idaho or purchase a vehicle, you’ll need to title and register it with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

When you purchase a vehicle from a Idaho dealership, usually the company will file for a title within 30 days of purchase.

If you are a new resident or purchase a vehicle from a private party, you will have to transfer the title and register the vehicle yourself within 30 days of purchase or establishing Idaho residency.* 

To transfer the title and register a vehicle, visit or mail the following to your county motor vehicle office. Provide your:

• Bill of Sale (ITD 3738).
• Title (signed by both the buyer and seller if applicable).
• Odometer disclosure (if the vehicle is younger than 10 years old and under 16,000 pounds). If there is a space on the title, you may enter this information there.
• Completed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspection Certificate (ITD 3403), which can be completed by a(n)
  • Agent at the motor vehicle assessor’s office.
  • Employee of the sheriff’s office.
  • Police officer in your county of residence.
• Completed Power of attorney for Specific Motor Vehicle/Vessel (ITD 3368) form (if you are titling and registering by mail). This authorizes the county assessor to sign the application for the owner).
• Applicable title, sales tax, and registration fees. If sales tax was already paid to another state or your vehicle was purchased in a non-taxing state, include proof (such as the title from a state that does not charge sales tax) in lieu of the sales tax.

*If the vehicle was purchased on a lien, the lienholder may apply for the title. Contact your local office if your lienholder is out of state for further instructions.

Idaho Registration and Title Fees

• Title fee: $14.
• VIN inspection: $5.
• Sales tax: 6% of purchase price.
• Registration fees for passenger vehicles (maximum weight 8,000 pounds):
  • 2 years old or younger: $69.
  • 3-6 years old: $57.
  • 7 years old or older: $45.
  • Electric vehicles: Additional $140.
  • Plug-in hybrid vehicles: Additional $75. 

Additional fees may apply depending on the local county. Check the fee chart for registration fees for commercial or miscellaneous vehicles.