Thinking about getting your driver's license at the Idaho DMV? Here's exactly what you need to know to get your permit, pass your road test, and get your Idaho driver license.
Here's How to Get Your Idaho Driver's License:
Here's what you'll need to get your Idaho license:
- Proof of Idaho residency
- Proof of age and identity
- Social security card
- Proof of drivers education completion
- Proof of school enrollment if under 18
- Payments for the testing fee ($17.50), the driver's license fee ($15.00), and the administration fee ($6.50)
Here's what you'll need to do to get your Idaho license:
- Visit any DMV Office near you and provide the required documents. You may use the Add the Star Tool to satisfy Idaho’s identification requirements.
- Get a consent from a responsible adult if you are under the age of 18 and provide proof of relationship. You should be accompanied at the DMV for them to sign the consent form.
- Fill out the application form available at the DMV.
- Take and pass the eye screen and written test. (Read the Idaho Driver Manual and take written practice tests).
- Pay the required fee and then you will be issued a learner's permit.
- Practice driving with a licensed driver before scheduling your road test on the DMV website. You can also schedule on Skip. If you need a car or driver for your road test, you can schedule a road test concierge here. Before your road test, visit the ultimate Idaho DMV road test guide to find out more information about the Idaho driving test.
- Pass the road test/skills test.
- Return to the DMV to surrender the instruction permit if you have one and have your picture taken. You also need to pay the license fee by card, cash, check or money order. The license fees are as follows: One-year license (age 17): $15.00; Three-year license (ages 18-20): $25.00; Four-year license (ages 21 and older): $30.00; Eight-year license (ages 21-62 at your choice): $55.00
Here are Idaho driver's license exceptions to note:
An Idaho driver’s license cannot be issued to anyone who:
- Is not a resident of the state of Idaho.
- Is not lawfully present in the United States.
- Is under the age of 15.
- Is under the age of 17 and has not completed the requirements of Idaho’s graduated driver’s license program.
- Is under the age of 18 and is not enrolled in school or has not completed school as required in Section 49-303A, Idaho Code.
- Has a suspended, revoked, or canceled status in Idaho or any other jurisdiction.
- Has been adjudged as an habitual drunkard or addicted to the use of narcotics.
- Has been adjudged as suffering from mental incompetence that would affect a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and who at the time of application has not been restored to competency.
- May be afflicted with any physical or mental condition which brings about momentary or prolonged lapses of consciousness or control.
- Is required to take an examination and has not passed the examination.
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