IDAPA 39.02.27
All commercial vehicles being operated by non-residents and all farm labor vehicles of state farmers.
Rule establishes the procedures for registering and titling out-of-state owner-operators. Allows for non-residents to get temporary registrations and to operate inside the state. Rule provides for the understanding of reciprocity with surrounding states whom Idaho has agreements with and the equal treatment of those out-of-state residents operating in Idaho.
This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature:
Motor Vehicles -
Motor Vehicle Registration:
Vehicle Titles:
Idaho Transportation Department
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
3311 West State Street
Phone: (208) 334-8000
itd.idaho.gov
This rule chapter will be reviewed in compliance with Section 67-5292, Idaho Code, and in accordance with the 8-year rule review schedule linked here.
39.02.27 – Rules Governing Titling and Registration of Non-Resident Commercial Vehicles and Transient Farm Labor Vehicles
| 000. Legal Authority. | 3 |
|---|---|
| 001. Scope. | 3 |
| 002. – 009. (Reserved) | 3 |
| 010. Definitions. | 3 |
| 011. – 199. (Reserved) | 3 |
| 200. Non-Resident Registrations. | 3 |
| 201. – 999. (Reserved) | 3 |
This rule is adopted under the authority of Sections 49-201, 49-441 and 49-501, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
This rule establishes the procedures for the titling and registering of non-resident commercial vehicles and transient farm labor vehicles. (3-31-22)
01. Idaho Trucking Company. Any entity physically located within Idaho and owned, leased, or rented by the registrant, where the operational records of the registrant can be made available. (3-31-22)
02. Lessee. A person, firm, or corporation which has legal possession and control of a vehicle and/or motor vehicle under the terms of a written lease agreement. (3-31-22)
03. Non-Resident Owner-Operator. An owner-operator of a motor vehicle who is not a resident of Idaho, but is leasing transportation equipment, titled in another jurisdiction, to an Idaho trucking company. (3-31-22)
04. Transient Farm Labor Vehicles. A vehicle, or combination of vehicles, owned by a transient farm laborer, used in hauling unprocessed agricultural products for hire, and not exceeding sixty thousand (60,000) pounds maximum gross weight. (3-31-22)
01. No Reciprocity Agreement. Non-resident companies operating on an intrastate basis in Idaho when no specific agreement exists between Idaho and the state where the non-resident vehicle(s) are registered must register in Idaho. Idaho titling is not required. (3-31-22)
02. Registration. Vehicles used on an intrastate basis in Idaho by an out-of-state company and are housed or garaged in Idaho, and do not return to the state where registered each day, must register in Idaho. (3-31-22)
03. Proof of Ownership. Applicants registering transient farm labor vehicles must provide proof of ownership by one of the following means: (3-31-22)
a. Certificate of title in the name of the applicant; (3-31-22) b. Valid registration certificate from another state in the name of the applicant; or (3-31-22) c. Certified copy of the title in the name of the applicant. (3-31-22)
05. Employee Owned Vehicles. Employees of companies who are working in Idaho on a contract or project must purchase Idaho registration for their privately owned vehicles if they establish a place of residence in Idaho. Non-resident employees who return to their state of residence on a daily basis are not required to purchase Idaho registration for their privately owned vehicles. If the assignment is for the duration of the project or contract only, no Idaho titling is required. (3-31-22)