Idaho Address and Name Change

Idaho law requires drivers to update their address and name on the ITD record promptly after a move, marriage, divorce, or court-ordered name change. The address rule covers both the driver's license and the vehicle registration, and timely updates matter: ITD mails renewal notices, suspension notices, recall information, and Star Card upgrades to the address on file. Missing a notice because of a stale address can lead to lapsed coverage, missed court dates, and unpleasant surprises at the next traffic stop.

Address change — driver's license

Idaho gives drivers 30 days to update their address after moving. Updates can be done online through the ITD Driver Services portal, by mail, or in person at any driver service office. The online option is the fastest and is available to most license holders without a hold on the record. The address change does not produce a new card; the new address is reflected on the next renewed card. Drivers who want a new physical card with the updated address can request one for a small duplicate-card fee.

Address change — vehicle registration

Vehicle registration addresses are tracked separately from license addresses. Update the registration address through the county assessor's office in your new home county, since registration is administered locally. Most assessor offices accept the change online, by mail, or in person. The same 30-day rule applies, and the next renewal notice goes to the updated address. Failing to update can result in missed renewal notices and a no-insurance verification problem if the carrier sends correspondence to the old address.

Moving counties within Idaho

If you move to a different Idaho county, you continue using the same Idaho license, but vehicle registration moves to the new county's assessor for renewal purposes. The vehicle keeps its existing plates — Idaho uses statewide plate series rather than county-specific plates. If your new county is in the Treasure Valley emissions zone (Ada or Canyon) and your previous county wasn't, the next renewal will require a passing emissions test.

Name change — documents needed

Idaho requires documentary proof of any legal name change before updating the license. Acceptable documents:

• Marriage certificate — certified copy from the issuing state or county.
• Divorce decree — certified copy that specifically restores or changes a name.
• Court order — for any other legal name change.
• Updated Social Security card — many drivers update this first; ITD requires the SSN-record name to match the license name.

Bring the original or a certified copy — photocopies of marriage certificates and divorce decrees are not accepted.

Name change — in-person process

Name changes require an in-person visit to a driver service office. The office captures a new photo and signature, prints a temporary credential, and orders the permanent card from the central production facility. The fee is the standard duplicate-card fee. Bring the original license being replaced, the legal documentation, and proof of identity (passport or birth certificate) if requested.

Updating the SSN record

Most Idaho drivers should update their Social Security record first, then update the ITD license record. The Social Security Administration is at the top of the document chain — if the SSA shows a different name, ITD won't issue a Star Card with the new one. Once the SSA card is reissued, the ITD update is straightforward.

Updating the title and registration after a name change

A name change on the vehicle title requires a separate transaction at the county assessor's office. Bring the current title, a certified copy of the marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, and a small fee. The assessor reissues the title with the new name. If the title is held by a lender, the lender may need to coordinate the reissue; contact the loan servicer first.

Insurance and other update points

After updating ITD records, follow up with:

• Your auto insurance carrier — the policy name and address need to match the license.
• Your bank, employer, and IRS records.
• Voter registration through the Idaho Secretary of State.
• Any professional licenses you hold that depend on identity match.