Idaho Driver License — Requirements, Renewal & REAL ID
Complete guide to getting, renewing, and upgrading your Idaho driver license in 2026. Issued by the Idaho ITD (Transportation Department — Driver Services) (itd.idaho.gov). Includes document checklist, renewal steps, REAL ID requirements, and suspended license reinstatement.
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Idaho driver license — key facts 2026
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Getting a new Idaho driver license
Apply in person at a Idaho ITD (Transportation Department — Driver Services) office. Bring original documents — photocopies and digital documents are not accepted. Allow 1–2 hours for your first visit including the knowledge test and vision screening.
Required documents
Identity & presence
- ✓US passport or certified birth certificate from vital records (hospital copies not accepted)
- ✓Social Security card, W-2, or pay stub showing full 9-digit SSN
- ✓Proof of lawful presence if non-US citizen: visa, I-94, Green Card, or EAD
Residency & application
- ✓Two proofs of Idaho residency — utility bill, bank statement, lease, or government mail — showing full name and current address, dated within 90 days
- ✓Completed ITD application (available at itd.idaho.gov or at the office)
- ✓Application fee: $30 (verify at itd.idaho.gov)
Idaho licenses are valid for 8 years and the ITD (Idaho Transportation Department) handles driver licensing. The $285 DUI reinstatement fee is among the higher amounts in this batch. Idaho participates in the Driver License Compact. Idaho also offers an 8-year STAR card (REAL ID compliant).
Renewing your Idaho driver license
Idaho driver licenses are valid for 8 years. Renew online at itd.idaho.gov if your information has not changed. In-person renewal is required for REAL ID upgrades.
Renewal options
- Online (Yes): Visit itd.idaho.gov with your license number, date of birth, last 4 SSN digits, and $30 payment
- In person: Visit any Idaho ITD (Transportation Department — Driver Services) office with current license, address proof if changed, and payment
- REAL ID upgrade: Must be done in person with full REAL ID documentation
REAL ID in Idaho
REAL ID enforcement took effect . A REAL ID-compliant license, US passport, or other accepted federal ID is required for domestic flights and federal facility access.
Idaho REAL ID-compliant licenses are called STAR Cards and are available at ITD driver license offices statewide. Idaho STAR Cards display a gold star. Apply in person at itd.idaho.gov to find your nearest office.
REAL ID document checklist for Idaho
Identity (choose one)
- ✓US passport or passport card
- ✓Certified birth certificate from vital records (NOT hospital copy)
- ✓Permanent Resident Card or EAD
SSN, residency & name
- ✓Social Security card, W-2, or pay stub with full 9-digit SSN
- ✓Two proofs of Idaho residency dated within 90 days
- ✓Name change docs if applicable — certified marriage certificate or court order
Suspended license in Idaho
Idaho charges $285 for DUI reinstatement — one of the higher fees in this batch. SR-22 is required for 3 years. An IID is required for DUI convictions. A restricted license may allow work-related driving during the suspension period.
DUI suspension key facts — Idaho
- Suspension length: 90 days-1 year (1st offense)
- Reinstatement fee: $285
- SR-22 requirement: 3 years
- Issuing authority: Idaho ITD (Transportation Department — Driver Services)
For complex situations — out-of-state violations, multiple suspensions, or document barriers — our specialists know the exact Idaho reinstatement process.
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