When must I register and title my vehicle in Idaho?

You must register and title your vehicle when you become a resident of Idaho. For the purposes of vehicle registration and titling, you become a resident of Idaho when you have had your principal home within Idaho for 90 days (this does not include your workplace, vacation home, or part-time residence). However, you may declare residency at any time earlier than that and register and title your vehicle at that time. To declare residency, go to the Department of Motor Vehicles of the Kootenai County Assessor's Office, state that you are an Idaho resident, and provide your address. For more information, contact either the
Coeur d'Alene or Post Falls Vehicle Licensing Office.

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1. My tags expired and I can’t get in right away what can I do?
2. How can I see if my tabs have been renewed, I sent it off in the mail?
3. I have an appointment because I just bought a car, what do I need?
4. I’ve made an appointment for Vehicle Licensing but don’t remember what date?
5. I’m trying to renew my off highway atv/utv stickers, snowmobile registration, and/or boat registration where do I go?
6. I’m moving here from out of state, what do I need to register my car?
7. My tags are expired what can I do if I can’t get in and renew, will I get a ticket?
8. I don’t have the app, how can I make an appointment?
9. I just bought a car from a private party, how can I get registration to be legal to drive it?
10. I bought a car from a dealer and the temporary is about to expire?
11. Are there any other locations we can visit to get taken care of?
12. I can’t make an appointment, how can I get help?
13. Where do I go to register and title my vehicle in Idaho?
14. What are the office hours for motor vehicle licensing?
15. What vehicles must be registered and titled in Idaho?
16. When must I register and title my vehicle in Idaho?
17. What should I bring when registering for my vehicle registration and title?
18. Can appointments be made at either motor vehicle office?
19. What if I am still making payments on my out of state vehicle?
20. Why are the wait times so long?
21. Do you do Driver's License?
22. Where can I get more information about vehicle titling and licensing?