You can apply for a new driver's license at any driver's license office in Idaho. Obtain an Idaho Driver's Handbook to familiarize with the driving rules and regulations.

[edit] NEW DRIVERS AND FIRST TIME APPLICANTS

Following are the basic requirements for applying for an Idaho driver's license:

1. Applicants must be 15 years or older.
2. Any individual under 17 should provide parental consent and must complete the Graduated Driver's Licensing program. For additional details, see Beginner Drivers and/or Instruction Permits for Beginner Drivers.
3. Applicants between 17 and 18 must provide some documents of college or high school enrollment or graduation records from an accredited school.
4. Everyone must pass the vision, written, and driving tests. See Practice Tests and Driver's Handbook for more information on the written examination. Driver education programs can help individuals prepare for their road test.
5. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of identification.
6. Applicants must provide proof of Idaho residency.
7. Applicants must provide their Social Security Number. If you are not eligible for a SSN, you must provide a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration and also provide proof of legal presence.

[edit] NEW RESIDENTS

Idaho residents holding a driver's license from another state have to surrender the out-of-state license and will need to take a vision test. The written and/or driving skills tests may be waived at the discretion of the examiner. However, like other applicants, new residents must provide proof of identification, residency and presence. Non-US citizens residing in Idaho may apply for an Idaho driver's license, as long as they can provide proof that they are legally authorized to be in the United States, and meet all the other requirements. Note that an Idaho driver's license issued to a foreign national will expire no later than the last date on which they are authorized to be in the United States by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Idaho allows non-US citizen's to drive without an Idaho license upto a year though it is advisable to carry an International Driver's Permit (IDP).

[edit] FEES

The cost for a non-commercial (Class D) license is as follows:

• 8-year license (21-62 years of age) - $45
• 4-year license (21 years of age and over) - $24.50
• 3-year license (under 21 years of age) - $20.50
• 1-year license (17 or 20 years of age) - $12.25

There is also a $3 fee for a knowledge test and a $15 fee for a driving skills test.

[edit] VALIDITY

The validity of an Idaho driver's license is based on the driver's age at the time the license was issued.

• For drivers between 21 and 62, the driver's license is valid for four or eight years (as chosen by the applicant), after which it can be renewed.
• For drivers between 18 and 21 years of age, the driver's license is valid until five days after the 21st birthday.
• For drivers between 15 and 17 years of age, the driver's license is valid until five days after the 18th birthday.
• For drivers 63 years and older, the driver's license is valid for four years.

[edit] INSTRUCTION PERMITS

With certain restrictions, an individual can legally drive in Idaho with an instruction permit for six months. See more information on instruction permits here.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See also Renewing Your License.
• For information on other types of licenses, see Commercial Driver's Licenses, Motorcycle Licenses.
• It is necessary to have active Auto Insurance in order to drive legally in Idaho.
• New drivers see our Driver Education, Driving Schools, Beginner Drivers and Learner's Permits for Beginner Drivers sections.