Last verified: 23/09/2026
Idaho at a glance
This guide explains Driver's License requirements in Idaho, including eligibility, documents, application steps, testing, fees and renewal.
Eligibility & Age Rules
<p>Drivers under 17 who have not previously been licensed must complete Idaho’s graduated licensing program. The program includes approved driver education and a minimum 6-month violation-free supervised period with at least 40 daytime and 10 nighttime hours of driving.</p>
Costs, timing and validity
Driver-training/supervised instruction permits can begin at 14 years 6 months. Drivers under 17 who are first-time applicants must complete Idaho's graduated licensing requirements.
Class D fees depend on age and license term: $20 for a 1-year license at age 17 or 20; $30 for a 3-year license for younger applicants or ages 18β20; $35 for a 4-year license at 21+; and $60 for an 8-year license at ages 21β62. Instruction permit: $20.
Renewal cost depends on the license term and applicant age. Idaho's current Class D schedule includes $35 for a 4-year license at age 21+ and $60 for an 8-year license at ages 21β62.
Class D validity depends on age: younger drivers receive shorter age-based terms, while eligible drivers ages 21β62 can receive an 8-year license. The expiration printed on the credential controls.
Documents and information to prepare
Use the official checklist linked on this page as the final authority. The items below describe the information this state commonly expects for this credential.
New applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, identity, Idaho residency, and name. Minors may also need a Social Security number, proof of school compliance, and a parent or legal guardian as the liability signer.
How to apply
Determine whether you need a supervised instruction permit, Class D instruction permit, or driver’s license.
Gather the required citizenship or lawful-presence, identity, residency, and name documents.
Complete required driver education and supervised practice if under 17, then complete the DMV application and testing.
Testing, Training & Restrictions
<p>Applicants must complete the required vision, knowledge, and skills testing. The Idaho knowledge test fee is $5 and the skills test fee is $35, with the skills-test amount divided between the county DMV and examiner. Teen applicants must also complete the graduated licensing requirements.</p>
Renewal and ongoing requirements
<p>Eligible Idaho residents can renew online when they meet DMV requirements. Most online applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, be within the applicable age range, have an eligible license status, and have no disqualifying vision or driving-safety changes.</p>
Processing time
DMV processing depends on the transaction, document verification, testing, and whether the credential is issued in an office or through an eligible online renewal service.