Welcome to Idaho! - Star Card and New Resident DMV Requirements

Sep 20, 2026

Information explains Idaho’s REAL ID process and the Idaho Star Card, including the national REAL ID compliance star indicator. It states that beginning May 7, 2025, an Idaho Star Card (or acceptable alternatives) will be needed to fly commercially or enter a federal facility, while noting the Star Card is not mandatory. It also outlines what new residents must do within 30 days: apply for an Idaho driver’s license, provide identity and citizenship proof, show Idaho residency, complete vision and knowledge tests (and a road skills test for new drivers), and title and register vehicles within 30 days with required insurance and supporting documents.

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Star Card and REAL ID

New to Idaho? Driver’s License

Application timeline and exceptions

Documents to bring

Required tests

Vehicle Title and Registration

Insurance minimums

Documents to bring

Star Card–Idaho’s REAL ID is available now! The Star Card is Idaho’s version of the REAL ID credentials. It is an Idaho driver’s license or identification card that adds a star to show it is in compliance with national REAL ID security standards. Starting May 7, 2025, you will need an Idaho Star Card driver’s license, identification card, passport or military identification to fly commercially or enter a federal facility. The Star Card isnot mandatory. To learn more about the Star Card and the documents you will need to bring to your county Sheriff’s DMV office, [go to](go to itd.idaho.gov/)[ itd.idaho.gov/](go to itd.idaho.gov/)[ ](go to itd.idaho.gov/)[starcard](starcard.)[.](starcard.) 208-584-4343 Contact Us! Idaho Transportation Department Division of Motor Vehicles Phone: 208-584-4343 [Website:](Website: dmv.idaho.gov)[ dmv.idaho.gov](Website: dmv.idaho.gov) Correspondence Idaho Transportation Department Attn: Driver Services P.O. Box 7129 Boise, ID 83707-1129 Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ITD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, economic status or Limited English Proficiency. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact ITD Civil Rights [Office at civilrights@itd.idaho.gov. Requests should be](Office at civilrights@itd.idaho.gov. Requests should be)[ ](Office at civilrights@itd.idaho.gov. Requests should be)made as early as possible to ensure the state has an opportunity to address the accommodation. 019707950 Welcome to Idaho! [dmv.idaho.gov](dmv.idaho.gov) New to Idaho? What people moving from another state or U.S. territory to Idaho need to know about applying for an Idaho driver’s license and titling and registering vehicles. Driver’s License You must apply for an Idaho driver’s license within 30 days of moving to Idaho • Whether your out-of-state has expired or not, you need to apply for an Idaho driver’s license within 30 days of moving to Idaho. • Students attending an Idaho college or university and members of the military on active duty and dependents do not need to apply for an Idaho driver’s license if they have a valid out-of-state license. Bring your out-of-state driver's license to your county Sheriff's DMV office Idaho • When applying for an Idaho driver's license, your out-of state driver's license must be surrendered to your county Sheriff's DMV office. • You will need to provide U.S. citizenship or lawful presence as well as your identity. This is commonly accomplished by providing a U.S. certified birth certificate and an out-ofstate driver's license or identification card. • If you do not have an out-of state credential you can check the Idaho Driver's Manual for a list of other acceptable photo identity documents. The manual is available at your [local DMV offices or online at](local DMV offices or online at dmv.idaho.gov)[ dmv.idaho.gov](local DMV offices or online at dmv.idaho.gov). • If the name on your birth certificate does not match your current name, you must bring a secondary identity document. You can check the Idaho Driver's Manual for a list of other acceptable photo identity. The manual is available at local DMV offices or online at[dmv.idaho.gov](dmv.idaho.gov). Bring a document to prove you are now a resident of Idaho You will be required to show proof of Idaho residency to receive an Idaho driver’s license. Documents such as a lease or rental agreement, utility bills or employment records are acceptable. For a Star card you will be required to show two proofs of residency from different sources. You must complete and pass two tests To successfully apply for an Idaho driver’s license, you must complete and pass a visual screening anda knowledge test of Idaho’s traffic rules. To review the Idaho Driver’s Manual and take practice tests, [go to](go to

FAQs

When will an Idaho Star Card be required for commercial flights and federal facilities?

Starting May 7, 2025, you will need an Idaho Star Card (or an Idaho driver’s license, identification card, passport, or military identification) to fly commercially or enter a federal facility.

Is the Idaho Star Card mandatory in Idaho?

The document states the Star Card is not mandatory.

What must new Idaho residents do within 30 days after moving?

New residents must apply for an Idaho driver’s license within 30 days and must title and register their vehicle within 30 days.

Sep 20, 2026

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