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How to Handle a Change of Address in Idaho

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

If you are an Idaho resident and have changed addresses or plan to do so in the near future, you must have the address information updated on your license, vehicle registration and title certificate. You are also required to notify your insurance provider of your new address.

REPORTING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

You must notify the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles of a change in address within 30 days of moving to a new residence, and to obtain a replacement driver license. Reporting a change of address to your local driver license office is simple, and can be done in person, via mail or fax.

Reporting an address change in person:

  1. Locate the driver license office nearest you.
  2. Complete the change of address request form. Be sure to fill in your Driver License /ID card number, Driver license/Id card receipt number and license plate number (for vehicle registration address change).

Reporting an address change by mail:

  1. Complete the change of address request form and mail it to the following address: 
    Driver Services

    Idaho Transportation Department
    


    PO Box 7129
    


    Boise ID 83707-1129

Reporting an address change by fax:

  1. Complete the change of address request form.
  2. Be sure to fill in your Driver License /ID card number, Driver license/Id card receipt number and license plate number (for vehicle registration address change) and fax it to (208) 334 8586.

ADDRESS CHANGE ON YOUR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

  1. You must notify your Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles of a change of address and have this information updated on your Idaho Vehicle Title and Registration certificate. This must be done within 30 days of moving to a new address, since this will allow you to receive your renewal notice and any other correspondence in a timely fashion.
  2. Complete the change of address request form.
  3. You can either report the change of address in person by visiting your auto license office, by fax to (208) 334 8586 or via mail at: 
    Driver Services

    Idaho Transportation Department
    


    PO Box 7129
    


    Boise ID 83707-1129

NOTIFYING YOUR INSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDER OF AN ADDRESS CHANGE

  1. You must also notify your insurance provider of your change of address, so that you receive timely information regarding due dates for payments, renewals, and other communication.
  2. To save time and money, some Idaho drivers who change addresses choose to obtain a free quote for new auto insurance instead of changing the address with their current insurance provider. Not only does this save the hassle of contacting and notifying the current insurance company, but it could potentially save hundreds of dollars by identifying companies that offer lower rates and/or better coverage.

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