IDAPA 39 – IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Division of Motor Vehicles

Who does this rule apply to?

Vehicle owners, dealers, financial institutions who have purchased titles or owners who purchase registration.

1. Vehicle Owners and Registrants;
2. Vehicle Dealers; and
3. Financial Institutions

What is the purpose of this rule?

Rule provides conditions for refunds of title fees and situations when a registration fee can be refunded. Title fees can only be refunded before the application has been processed. Registration refunds can be granted if registered in error by the county or Department, and all plates, stickers and registration certificate is returned.

What is the legal authority for the agency to promulgate this rule?

This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature:

Motor Vehicles -

General:

1. 49-201, Idaho Code – Duties of Board

Vehicle Titles:

1. 49-507, Idaho Code – Departmental Regulations for Transfer of Vehicles – Appointment of Deputies and Assistants

Who do I contact for more information on this rule?

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.

Table of Contents

39.02.43 – Rules Governing Registration and Title Fee Refunds

000. Legal Authority. ... 3

001. Purpose. ... 3

002. -- 099. (Reserved) ... 3

100. Request For Refund Of Title Fees. ... 3

101. -- 199. (Reserved) ... 3

200. Request For Refund Of Registration Fees. ... 3

201. -- 999. (Reserved) ... 3

39.02.43 – RULES GOVERNING REGISTRATION AND TITLE FEE REFUNDS

000. LEGAL AUTHORITY.

This rule is adopted under the authority of Sections 49-201 and 49-507, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)

001. PURPOSE.

This rule specifies provisions for the refund of vehicle title and registration fees. (3-31-22)

002. -- 099. (RESERVED)

100. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF TITLE FEES.

A refund will be granted if: (3-31-22)

01. Withdrawal of Application. The applicant requests the title application be withdrawn before the county assessor has processed the application; or (3-31-22)

02. Process of Documents. The title application has been mailed directly to the Department’s Division of Motor Vehicles and the request is made before the documents are processed. (3-31-22)

101. -- 199. (RESERVED)

200. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF REGISTRATION FEES.

01. Refund Granted. A refund may be granted only if: (3-31-22)

a. The applicant can show the motor vehicle was registered in error by the Department or County; and (3-31-22)

b. All plates, stickers and registration certificates are returned to the Department or County. (3-31-22)

02. Mailing and Handling Fees. The decision to refund the administrative mailing and handling fees for valid refund requests will be determined by individual counties or the Department. (3-31-22)

201. -- 999. (RESERVED)