Licensing

AIRCRAFT

Register with the Division of Aeronautics (208) 334-8775

BOATS

$7. for boats up to 7 feet (add $2. for each additional foot in length)

CHILD CARE LICENSING

State licenses are issued through regional Family and Children’s Services offices in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Renewal of licenses is required every two years. The following types of child care settings and licensing requirements are available.  [See  Idaho Code 39-1101, Chapter 11 Basic Child Care License. See also IDAPA 16-06-02 - Rules Governing Standards for Child Care Licensing.]

DRIVING – FEES and REQUIREMENTS

Idaho driver’s license within 90 days of residing in Idaho. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), within 30 days.

Students attending a college or university in Idaho and members of the U.S. Military on active duty and their dependents who hold a valid drivers license from another state or country and who claim residency in that state or country, are not required to obtain an Idaho driver’s license.

Age 14.5 for learners permit. Age 15 for daylight license. Age 16 for license with completed drivers training program.  Age 17 (if in school) to take driving test. Age 18 if not in school with no drivers education courses. Fees range from $12.25 to $45.

HUNTING AND FISHING

See the Idaho Fish and Game website for locations and details.

IDENTIFICATION CARD

$6.50 (no age limit)

MOTORCYCLE

$11.50 (in addition to above license fees)

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES/TRAILER

Motorhome and RV trailer owners are required to purchase a Recreational Vehicle sticker. The cost of this sticker is $8.50 for the first $1,000 of market value, and $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or portion thereof of market value. RV stickers are prorated on a quarterly basis for first-time issuance.

VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS

Must belong to Idaho resident or business. Must be titled in Idaho. Must register and title vehicle(s) within 90 days.

WHERE TO GO

Benewah County
St Maries, ID 83861-1886
phone: (208) 245-3212

Bonner County
Sandpoint, ID 83864-1305
phone: (208) 265-1432

Boundary County
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-0419
phone: (208) 267-2242

Kootenai County Vehicle Licensing
Coeur d’Alene Branch
451 Government Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
phone: (208) 446-1580

Post Falls Branch
120 E. Railroad Ave.
Post Falls 83854
phone: (208) 446-1590

Kootenai County Drivers Licensing
451 Government Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
phone: (208) 446-1340

Shoshone County
700 Bank Street
Wallace, ID 83873
phone: (208) 752-1264