Moving to Idaho: transferring your license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Division of Motor Vehicles; licenses are issued at county sheriff driver's license offices page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Apply for an Idaho license within 30 days of moving to Idaho.
Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring proof of lawful presence (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security number and Idaho residency proof.
Source: canyoncounty.id.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Surrender your out-of-state license.
Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pass the Class D knowledge test and vision screening.
Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Skip the skills test if your old license expired no more than 25 months ago.
Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Deadline for new residents
- 30 days after you start living in Idaho, per the July 2025 Handbook. Bannock County's page still says 90 days. Students and active-duty military keeping another state's residency are exempt.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Tests for new residents
- You must pass the Class D knowledge test. The skills test is waived if your old license expired 25 months ago or less. Vision screening applies.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Skills test waiver
- Surrendering an out-of-state license expired 25 months or less exempts you from the skills test.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Surrender your old license
- You must surrender any license or ID card from another state, U.S. territory or DC.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- New residents under 17
- Teens who already hold another state's license skip the supervised driving period and driver-ed proof.Source: bannockcounty.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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