IDAPA 39.02.60
All Idaho Registered Motorists.
Rule provides for the administration of Idaho license plate programs and standardizes how they will be applied within individual types. It allows for the issuance of proof of registration for ordered plates and the placement of the proof of registration. This rule provides for the assignment of Idaho dealer and loaner plates, as well as wrecker and transporter plates.
It provides standards for county plates, military program plates, special eligibility plates for specific vehicle types, legislative plate programs and exempt agency plates and processes. This rule applies to the creation of special program plates and outlines the rules used for the issuance of personalized plates and the acceptability of plate messages.
This rule implements the following statute passed by the Idaho Legislature:
Motor Vehicles -
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.
000. Legal Authority. ... 3
001. Scope. ... 3
002. -- 009. (Reserved) ... 3
010. Definitions. ... 3
011. License Plate Provisions For All License Plates. ... 3
012. Proof Of Registration For New, Replacement, Or Reissued License Plates. ... 3
013. -- 099. (Reserved) ... 4
100. License Plate Provisions For Standard Plates. ... 4
101. License Plate Provisions For Restricted Vehicle Plates. ... 4
102. -- 149. (Reserved) ... 4
150. Vehicle Dealer and manufacturer License Plates Formats. ... 4
151. Vehicle Dealer License Plates Restrictions. ... 4
152. Vehicle Dealer Loaner Plates. ... 5
153. Provisions for Transporter Plates. ... 5
154. Provisions For Wrecker Plates. ... 6
155. Provisions For Special License Plate Program Prequalification And Application Procedures. ... 6
156. -- 198. (Reserved) ... 7
199. License Plate Provisions For Special Program And Personalized Plates For Trailers. ... 7
200. License Plate Provisions For Special Plates. ... 7
201. Provisions For Legislative License Plates. ... 7
202. Provisions For Personalized License Plates. ... 8
203. Provisions For Former Prisoner Of War (POW) License Plates. ... 9
204. Surrender Of Plates. ... 10
205. -- 299. (Reserved) ... 10
300. Provisions For Sample Plates. ... 10
301. -- 399. (Reserved) ... 10
400. Provisions For Exempt License Plates. ... 10
401. Issuing Agency. ... 10
402. Information To Be Provided By An Authorized Agency. ... 10
403. Vehicle Titling. ... 11
404. Exempt And Undercover Plate Fees. ... 11
405. Exempt Plate Display. ... 11
406. -- 407. (Reserved) ... 11
408. Exempt Plate Status. ... 11
409. Undercover Plate Status. ... 11
410. -- 999. (Reserved) ... 11
Sections 49-201, 49-402D, and 49-443, Idaho Code.
(7-1-26)
This chapter implements Sections 49-201, 49-402D, and 49-443, Idaho Code, relating to standard, specialty program, personalized, and special eligibility license plates.
(7-1-26)
01. Authorized Employees. Authorized employee as used in this chapter means any non-salesperson or employee who is paid compensation for a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week, and appears on the records of the employer as an employee for which social security, income tax, and all deductions required by law have been made.
(7-1-26)
02. Furtherance or Pursuance of Business. Furtherance or pursuance of business as used in this chapter or in Section 49-1627, Idaho Code, means any lawful use of a dealer or loaner plate by an authorized employee of a dealership for the movement of a vehicle to be sold, repaired or transferred from one (1) location to another.
(7-1-26)
03. Undercover License Plate. A standard license plate issued upon application to the Department from an exempt agency with law enforcement authority. Undercover license plates will be randomly issued by the Department, and appear as a standard county plate.
(7-1-24)
04. Vehicles Not Held in Stock. Vehicles not held in stock for sale as used in Section 49-1627, Idaho Code, means vehicles titled in the name of the dealership or vehicles which cannot be titled or for which the dealership does not hold title.
(7-1-24)
05. Vehicles Sold. Vehicles which have been sold as used in Section 49-1627, Idaho Code, means vehicles for which a dealer has a signed contract of sale or other vehicles not belonging to the dealership.
(7-1-24)
01. Plate Numbering and Lettering. The Department is authorized to assign unique plate letter/number spacing schemes to ensure unique numbering systems for all license plate programs and to administer this chapter.
(7-1-26)
02. Plate Life Expiration Date. License plates will be valid for the period described in 49-443 (2) and will expire on the last day of the month, consistent with the month of the registration expiration.
(7-1-24)
01. Plate on Order Document. Upon receipt of payment for required registration and program fees, a plate on order document will be issued. The plate on order document will provide proof that the vehicle has been registered and fees have been paid, and the vehicle may be operated until new plates have been received by the registrant.
(7-1-26)
02. Placement of Plate on Order Document. The plate on order document will be displayed in the rear window or on the rear of the vehicle for which it is issued in a manner that is readily legible for a distance of twenty five (25) feet and will be legible throughout the duration of the permit. When issued to a convertible, motorcycle, or other vehicle in which it is not possible to display in the rear window, the plate on order document must be conspicuously displayed where the expiration date of the newly issued plate may be easily read at a distance of twenty five (25) feet, and where it is protected from exposure to weather conditions, which would render it illegible.
(7-1-26)
03. Issuance of Manually Completed Temporary Registrations When Automated System is Unavailable. Upon receipt of payment for required registration and program fees, the department or its agent may issue a manual proof of registration on a department form in the event the automated system is unavailable. When the system resumes normal operation, the registration information will be entered in the system, and the registration form will be mailed to the registered applicant. The manual proof of registration form will be displayed in accordance with
IDAPA 39.02.60.12.02.
(7-1-24)
01. County Designations. The county in which a vehicle is registered will be designated by a number and letter on license plates for motor vehicles registered under Section 49-402, Idaho Code, noncommercial vehicles up to sixty thousand (60,000) pounds gross weight, and recreational trailers. The county designators are as follows:
| County Designations | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | - Ada | 2A | - Adams | 1B | - Bannock | 2B | - Bear Lake |
| 3B | - Benewah | 4B | - Bingham | 5B | - Blaine | 6B | - Boise |
| 7B | - Bonner | 8B | - Bonneville | 9B | - Boundary | 10B | - Butte |
| 1C | - Camas | 2C | - Canyon | 3C | - Caribou | 4C | - Cassia |
| 5C | - Clark | 6C | - Clearwater | 7C | - Custer | E | - Elmore |
| 1F | - Franklin | 2F | - Fremont | 1G | - Gem | 2G | - Gooding |
| I | - Idaho | 1J | - Jefferson | 2J | - Jerome | K | - Kootenai |
| 1L | - Latah | 2L | - Lemhi | 3L | - Lewis | 4L | - Lincoln |
| 1M | - Madison | 2M | - Minidoka | N | - Nez Perce | 1O | - Oneida |
| 2O | - Owyhee | 1P | - Payette | 2P | - Power | S | - Shoshone |
| 1T | - Teton | 2T | - Twin Falls | V | - Valley | W | - Washington |
(7-1-26)
The Department will produce these plates on demand. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has the authority to issue, manage and maintain records of these plates. Idaho restricted vehicle plates may not be personalized. (7-1-26)
01. Designation for Plates. Plates issued to dealers will bear the designation “DLR” and plates issued to manufacturers will bear the designation “MFR”. The sequential license plate numbering scheme will be determined by the department. (7-1-26)
01. Restrictions. Restrictions on the use of manufacturer or dealer plates are provided for by Section 49-1627, Idaho Code. In addition, the following restrictions apply: (7-1-24)
a. The authorized employee must carry an identification card issued by the dealer that contains the employee’s name, dealership, date of issue, dealer number and signature of an authorized representative of the dealership and the signature of the employee. This use will be limited to normal business hours unless the operator is in possession of a letter from the dealer listing the specific reason for the after-hour use. (7-1-26)
b. Vehicles displaying a dealer restricted vehicle plate are not required to display the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Off-highway registration to be valid, but are required to be validated in the same manner as are standard dealer plates and display the required annual validation sticker on the restricted plate. Use will be permitted pursuant to Section 49-426 (3) and (4), Idaho Code. (7-1-24)
c. A prospective purchaser will not have in his possession a vehicle belonging to a dealership after normal business hours without a letter of authority from the dealership. (7-1-24)
01. Numbering. Plates will be numbered from LAA001 to LZZ999. (7-1-24)
02. Surrender of Plates. If the dealership license becomes invalid, the dealer must surrender the registration and loaner plates that have been issued. There will be no refund of fees. (7-1-24)
03. Vehicle Log. Dealerships will maintain a vehicle log of each vehicle on which a loaner plate is displayed. The log will be available for inspection by any peace officer or agent of the Department and contain the information provided for by section 49-1628, Idaho Code. (7-1-24)
04. Registration Card. The authorized issuing entity will provide a registration card for each dealer loaner plate as provided for by Section 49-421, Idaho Code. (7-1-26)
05. Letter of Authorization. Persons using the plate on loaner vehicles while waiting for their own vehicle to be repaired will have in their possession a letter of authorization or a document showing both the user and dealership name. The document or letter will be signed and dated by an authorized employee of the dealership. (7-1-24)
06. Vehicle Use Donation for Civic and Charitable Events. Licensed dealers may authorize the use of their loaner plates when donating the use of vehicles held in their inventory for civic or charitable events. Such time period will not exceed thirty (30) days. The dealer will provide a letter of authorization to be carried in the vehicle and proof of current liability insurance, as required by Chapter 12, Title 49, Idaho Code. (7-1-24)
07. Fees. The fees charged for dealer loaner plates will be the same as the fees required by Section 49-402, Idaho Code, for new vehicles, and will be in addition to the current Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and plate fees. Applicants for new loaner plates received after January 1 will be charged one-twelfth (1/12) the annual fee charged for a new vehicle for each month remaining in the licensing year, including the month of application. The annual EMS and plate fees are not prorated. (7-1-24)
01. Purpose. Utility and boat trailers that weigh under two thousand (2,000) pounds unladen may be moved by a manufacturer, dealer, or an employee of either, or by a transporter service contracted by the vehicle's manufacturer or dealer upon registration and payment of an annual fifteen dollar ($15) transporter plate fee to the department, or by purchase of a single trip permit. These plates may be used only on boat trailers and utility trailers for demonstration purposes, and may be used while laden for demonstration purposes. (7-1-24)
02. Numbering of Plates. Transporter plates will be numbered from PA1 TO PZ9999. (7-1-26)
03. Renewal of Plates. The transporter registration and plate are valid for one (1) year from January 1 through December 31 and may be renewed by use of a registration sticker showing the year of validation. (7-1-24)
04. Use of Plates. Transporter plates may be moved by registrants from one (1) utility or boat trailer weighing under two thousand (2,000) pounds unladen to another trailer meeting this criteria during the current registration period. Vehicles towing a laden trailer displaying a transporter plate are to be registered within the appropriate gross vehicle weight category for the combined load. Transporter plates are to be displayed on the rear of the trailer. (7-1-26)
05. Possession of Registration. When transporting a vehicle displaying a transporter plate, the operator of a towing vehicle will carry the transporter registration in the towing vehicle at all times. (7-1-24)
06. Violations. Violations of this section include: (7-1-24)
a. Display of a transporter plate on any vehicle not required to be registered under this Section; and (7-1-24)
b. Display of a transporter plate on a vehicle not lawfully under the control of the registration holder. (7-1-24)
07. Penalties: (7-1-24)
a. Violation of this section will be a misdemeanor as provided for by Section 49-236, Idaho Code; and (7-1-24)
b. The plate and registration of anyone who displays a transporter plate other than provided for by this section may be canceled. (7-1-24)
154. PROVISIONS FOR WRECKER PLATES.
01. Purpose. Wrecker plates are for the exclusive use of businesses engaged in the towing of a wrecked, abandoned, salvaged, or disabled motorized vehicle. Plates will not be used on vehicles being repossessed. (7-1-24)
02. Numbering of Plates. Plates will be numbered as determined by the department and will display the abbreviation "WRKR" vertically on the left hand side of the plate. (7-1-24)
03. Renewal of Plates. The wrecker registration and plate are valid for one (1) year from January 1 through December 31 and may be renewed by use of a registration sticker showing the year of validation. (7-1-24)
04. Use of Plates. Plates are not to be displayed on the towing power unit vehicle nor are they to be used on a vehicle not being towed. Plates are to be displayed on the rear of the towed vehicle in such a manner as to be visible to vehicles approaching from the rear. Wrecker plates may be moved from one (1) towed motorized vehicle to another vehicle under the direct lawful control of the registration holder. (7-1-24)
05. Possession of Registration. When towing a motorized vehicle displaying a wrecker plate, the operator of the towing vehicle will carry the wrecker plate registration in the towing vehicle. (7-1-24)
06. Acquisition/Renewal of Wrecker Plates. Wrecker plates will be issued and renewed through the department by physical or electronic mail using an application and renewal process determined by the department. (7-1-26)
155. PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM PREQUALIFICATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
01. Special License Plate Prequalification. A Special Plate Program Application will be provided to each applicant, detailing the procedures for the prequalification and providing information regarding the steps required to successfully accomplish a special plate program. (7-1-24)
02. Submission to the Legislature. For those Special License Plate Programs with enacting legislation that fail to meet the requirements of this Section, the Department will report such finding to the chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and the chairman of the House Transportation and Defense Committee of the Idaho State Legislature, and will not proceed with production and sale of the special plates. (7-1-24)
03. Appeals. The appeals process will allow the applicant for a special license plate program to appeal the Department's decision to deny the application (See Section 003). The notice of the appeal will be sent in writing via mail, electronic mail or facsimile within twenty (20) days of the denial. (7-1-26)
04. Cancellation of Plate Programs. The Department will notify the plate program sponsor of the intent to cancel the program due to failure to provide an annual report or low active plate count. Active plate count is
determined by the number of current active plates, on actively registered vehicles, for the plate program on file with the Department. (7-1-26)
i. The Department will notify current registrants of the special plate program of the cancellation, and advise the registrant may retain and renew the registration with the additional program fees, and retain the plates until the physical plates are required to be replaced, however replacement plates will not be available, due to loss or damage. (7-1-24)
ii. The portion of canceled special plate program fees no longer deposited with the nonprofit agency (who has filed a 501 (c) (3) federal income tax status) program sponsor will be deposited in the state highway account. (7-1-24)
iii. Upon mandatory replacement of physical plates as required by statute, the customer may choose another specialty program or standard county plates at the customer’s preference. (7-1-26)
iv. The Department will include in its annual report to the chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and the chairman of the House Transportation and Defense Committee of the Idaho State Legislature any special plate programs that have been canceled during the preceding year. (7-1-24)
Special program and personalized plates may be issued to trailers manufactured primarily for recreational vehicle uses. Such trailers will include camper, tent or fifth-wheel recreational trailers. Trailers with multiple uses such as utility, horse, or boat, with or without recreational vehicle facilities, will be excluded. (7-1-24)
a. Vehicles manufactured up through 1974, excluding model years 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1973, but including and ending with model year 1974 are eligible for this program. (7-1-24)
b. The license plate must be in serviceable condition as originally manufactured, i.e., cannot be marred, bent, faded, or otherwise damaged to the point it is illegible. If the plate is repainted to bring it to a serviceable condition, the colors will match the original colors as closely as possible and will equal or exceed the original quality. The plate number cannot be a duplicate of a previously manufactured “year of manufacture” plate still in use. (7-1-24)
c. The application for use of the plate will include a statement signed by the applicant attesting that the applicant understands, if the plate use is approved, the plate does not have reflectorized material which meets the requirements of Section 49-443, Idaho Code. The responsibility for any accident or injury arising out of the possible consequence of not having this reflectorized safety feature on the license plate will be borne by the registrant. (7-1-24)
“Classic” or “Old Timer” plates may be used in conjunction with this revived plate at the option of the registrant. (7-1-24)
02. Disabled Veteran License Plates. Disabled veteran license plates may, upon the registrant’s request, display the international disability symbol to ensure reciprocal parking privileges in all states and provinces. (7-1-24)
03. Custom Vehicle License Plates. The applicant will pay the initial program fee of $25 and the annual program fee of $15. (7-1-26)
01. Option to Apply. Members of the Idaho Legislature have the option of applying to the Department for one (1) set of specially numbered license plates bearing the designation “HOUSE” or “SENATE.” (7-1-24)
02. Numbering Assignment List. Each year, the Department will request from the Speaker and Pro Tem a current list of license numbers assigned to all legislators. (7-1-24)
01. Character Limitations. No special characters, or punctuation marks, may be used for personalized messages on license plates. (7-1-24)
a. The Department will determine how many characters are allowed on any given plate. (7-1-24)
02. Issue of Personalized Plates. Personalized plates may be issued to vehicles if no specific wording is required on the plate to identify the purpose for which the vehicle is registered. Personalized plates will not be issued if such plates would jeopardize the integrity of unique plate identification requirements. Examples include but are not limited to: (7-1-24)
a. Commercial vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP), because the designators PRP are required to be printed on the plate; (7-1-24)
b. Vehicles for which the designators “PRP” are required to be printed on the plate to identify the use; and (7-1-24)
c. Utility, horse, or enclosed car hauling trailers with RV facilities or boat trailers. (7-1-24)
03. Specific Requests. Requests for specific plate letters and/or numbers will be issued on a first come, first served basis. In the event of a request for the same plate by more than one (1) individual, the request with the earliest postmark, e-mail transmission time, fax transmission time, or data entry time will prevail. If the postmarks are the same, the date stamped upon arrival will prevail. Applications processed at county assessors’ offices will be considered valid when entered in the system. Telephone requests will not be accepted. (7-1-24)
04. Lack of Current Plates. When an applicant for personalized plates does not have current regular number plates: (7-1-24)
a. The Department may, upon payment of all required fees, issue a proof of registration document consistent with Section 012. (7-1-26)
05. Credits. When personalized plates are issued before an applicant’s current registration is expired, credit will be given for unexpired registration fees only. (7-1-24)
06. Renewing Plates. The applicant will have the choice of renewing existing personalized plates with validation stickers or ordering a new set of plates at the time of renewal. If new plates are requested, a plate and mailing fee will be charged in addition to all other fees that are due. Personalized plates will be reissued in accordance with Section 49-443, Idaho Code. (7-1-24)
07. Transfer of Plates. When personalized plates are issued, the vehicle’s regular number plates may be transferred to another vehicle belonging to the owner. If registration credit is given from the regular number plates to the personalized, the regular number plate registration is canceled. (7-1-24)
08. Acceptability of Plates Message. Acceptability of the personalized license plate message and issuance, denial or cancellation will be determined by the Department based on the following criteria: (7-1-24)
a. The characters requested may not duplicate an existing combination in use on the same size plate or replicate an existing law enforcement plate combination. (7-1-24)
b. The message, in any language, may not carry a sexual connotation nor consist of a term that is considered to be one of obscenity, contempt, prejudice, hostility, insult, racial or ethnic degradation, or profanity, as defined by common internet and dictionary resources. (7-1-24)
i. The message may not refer to any of the following: bodily functions, bodily fluids, or intimate body parts; sexual preference or orientation; acts of violence; illegal substances or the use thereof. (7-1-24)
ii. The message may not represent a group that is commonly known to promote violence, illegal substances or illegal acts. (7-1-24)
c. The criteria in Paragraph 202.08.b. is not to be considered an exhaustive list. A compilation of words, terms or letter/number combinations gathered from the experience of Idaho and other states may also be used as a guide. The Department may also rely on information obtained from law enforcement agencies within or outside of Idaho. (7-1-26)
d. When a complaint is received from the public concerning an issued plate, the name of the complainant will not be recorded nor, if known, revealed. (7-1-24)
e. Final determination regarding applications for questionable messages or cancellation of issued plates will be made by the Division of Motor Vehicles. An applicant does, however, have a right to a hearing on the decision. (7-1-26)
09. Message Preferences. Applicants may submit three (3) message preferences including the specific meaning of each. The first choice that is available and acceptable will be issued. If none of the preferences are available or acceptable, the applicant will be notified by return mail or email. (7-1-24)
10. Recalled Plates. Personalized plates may be recalled by the Department for the following reasons: (7-1-24)
a. Error in manufacturing; or (7-1-24)
b. Clerical error. (7-1-24)
c. Unacceptable personalized messages as outlined in Paragraph 202.08.b. (7-1-26)
11. Unexpired Fees. If a set of personalized plates is recalled or rejected, the personalized plate program fee, will not be refunded but may be transferred to a new issue of personalized plates. (7-1-26)
12. Expired Plates. Personalized plates that have their registration expire will become immediately available for reissue to another applicant. There is no grace period. (7-1-24)
01. Eligible Person. Any veteran who was a prisoner of war (POW) of an armed enemy of the United States during active service in the armed forces of the United States during the following recognized war periods may be eligible:
| WORLD WAR II | December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 |
|---|---|
| KOREAN WAR | June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 |
| VIETNAM WAR | August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 |
| USS PUEBLO | January 23, 1968 to December 23, 1968 |
| PERSIAN GULF | August 2, 1990 (Congress has not assigned an ending date.) |
(7-1-24)
02. Certified Documentation. Eligibility will be documented by a copy of the applicant’s 53.55 or
DD-214 Separation from Active Duty papers, or other specific documentation received from the Veterans Administration that certifies that the applicant was a prisoner of war during the recognized war periods stated above. (7-1-24)
Registered owners desiring to surrender their license plate numbers may do so at any time. Upon surrender, license plate numbers will immediately become available to be issued by the system or, if personalized, applied for by another, upon application and payment of applicable plate, registration, and program fees. (7-1-26)
Sample plates are issued at on the “Scenic Idaho/Famous Potatoes” red, white, and blue plate or Special Program License plates as follows: (7-1-24)
01. Plate Size. Plates must adhere to license plate manufacturing standards in size and display the abbreviation SAMP in the sticker box on both passenger car and motorcycle license plates. (7-1-26)
02. Personalized Sample Plates. Personalized Sample plates are issued on both plate sizes. (7-1-24)
a. The acceptability screening process in Subsection 202.08 applies. (7-1-26)
b. The Department will adopt written policy for the issuance of duplicate and replacement sample plates with personalized character combinations. (7-1-24)
c. The department may include other special license plate programs for sample plate sale, when not prohibited by code, or that would not cause a compromise of a special eligibility plate program. (7-1-24)
FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND TAXING DISTRICTS
01. Standard Exempt License Plates. Includes the standard exempt plate designator assigned to the requesting agency and a unique letter/number system as determined by the department or specified by the applicant. (7-1-26)
02. Personalized Exempt License Plates. Exempt agencies that do not include the standard exempt plate designator will be subject to personalization fees pursuant to Section 49-402 (9), Idaho Code. (7-1-26)
All exempt and undercover license plates will be issued by the Department upon receipt of a request from an authorized agency. (7-1-26)
A request for exempt or undercover plates will contain: (7-1-24)
01. Actual Name and Address. The name and address of the requesting agency. (7-1-24)
02. Vehicle Description. The description of the vehicle(s) to be registered, including the year, the make, model, type, vehicle identification (VIN), color and title number, and truck weight if eight thousand one pounds (8,001 lbs.) or more. (7-1-24)
03. Fictitious Name and Address. The name and address of the registrant to appear on the undercover plate registration, and title records of the Department. (7-1-24)
04. Authorized Official. The request must be signed by an authorized official of the authorized agency. (7-1-24)
01. For Exempt Registration and License Plates. If the vehicle is not titled, the title transaction will be initiated before requesting exempt plates. Exempt registration must match the associated title. (7-1-26)
02. Undercover Vehicle Titling. The actual name and address of the requesting agency, along with the fictitious name and address of the registrant will be provided directly to the Department on a completed application approved by the authorized official. (7-1-24)
01. Department Reimbursement. State and federal agencies and taxing districts will reimburse the Department the cost of providing license plates. These costs will be determined by the cost of manufacture and the cost to the Department of processing the transaction. (7-1-24)
02. Adjusted Fees. Periodically, fees may be adjusted in accordance with changes in manufacturing costs, postage, employee costs and legislative mandate. (7-1-24)
03. Elective Fees. Exempt agencies that choose to participate in a special program and/or opt for personalized plate are subject to the initial fee(s) on the original application and each subsequent reissuance of the license plates. Undercover vehicles are not eligible for special program and/or personalized plates. (7-1-26)
Exempt license plates will be displayed in accordance with Section 49-428, Idaho Code. The designator “EXMP” will be provided with each exempt plate and be attached to the plate(s) in the space provided for this purpose. The department may have the EXMP designator printed in the appropriate space on the plate as an alternative to the sticker. (7-1-26)
01. Non-Expiring Plates. Exempt plates are non-expiring and require no annual renewal. (7-1-24)
02. Transfer of Plates. Exempt plates may be transferred between vehicles. If an exempt plate is transferred to another vehicle, a transfer request must be made to the Department. (7-1-24)
03. Reissue of Plates. Exempt plates will also be assessed personalization and program fees upon each reissuance. (7-1-24)
01. Expiration of Plates. Undercover license plates will expire annually or biennially based upon the application of the authorized agency. Registration status will appear as valid, until expiration date. Renewals must be made to the Department upon expiration of the undercover license plate. (7-1-24)
02. Transfer of Plates. Undercover license plates may be transferred between vehicles. If an undercover license plate is transferred to another vehicle, a transfer request must be made to the Department’s Vehicle Services Section/Special Plates Unit. (7-1-24)
03. Reissue of Plates. Undercover plates will be reissued in accordance with Section 49-443(2), Idaho Code. (7-1-24)