IDAPA 39.02.76
Renewal-by-Mail and Electronic Renewal and Replacement Processes
All Idaho Driver License and Identification Card holders.
This rule establishes the standards used by the Department for which Idaho licensed drivers or identification card holders can renew their credentials or replace lost or destroyed credentials electronically. The rule addresses which license classes can be renewed electronically and which are required to be done in-person and under what circumstances. Examples include: commercial driver licenses can be replaced through the electronic process, but cannot be renewed. Name changes on any credential requires an in-person process at the county office.
This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature:
Motor Vehicles -
General:
Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licenses:
Miscellaneous:
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.
39.02.76 – Rules Governing Driver's License and Identification Card Renewal-By-Mail and Electronic Renewal and Replacement Processes
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RENEWAL-BY-MAIL AND ELECTRONIC RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCESSES
In accordance with Sections 49-201, 49-318, 49-319(10), and 49-2444, Idaho Code, the Idaho Transportation Board adopts the following rule to establish a process that may allow Idaho residents to renew or replace their drivers' licenses and identification cards by mail or electronically. (3-31-22)
This rule establishes standards by which driver's licenses and identification cards may be renewed or replaced by mail or electronically. (7-1-24)
01. Eligibility. Licenses or identification cards may be renewed by mail or electronically for four (4) or eight (8) years if an applicant meets the following criteria: (7-1-24)
a. The renewal expiration date does not exceed a period of sixteen (16) years from an applicant's most recent in-person renewal. (7-1-24)
b. For driver's licenses only, the renewal expiration date does not extend beyond an applicant's seventieth (70th) birthday. (7-1-24)
02. License and Identification Card Renewal. Driver's licenses and identification cards cannot be renewed by mail or electronically for persons who: (7-1-24)
a. Hold a hazardous materials endorsement, unless the person is able to pass a department-approved electronic version of the required knowledge test. (7-1-24)
b. Have drivers' licenses or driving privileges which are revoked, canceled, denied, refused, or disqualified; (7-1-24)
c. Need to provide documentation proving lawful presence in the United States; (7-1-24)
d. Are not lawfully present in the United States; (3-31-22)
e. Have a driving record which has been marked for special handling; (7-1-24)
f. Already have an existing extension; (3-31-22)
g. Have been expired more than twenty-five (25) months. (7-1-24)
03. License and Identification Card Replacement. Any driver's license or identification card may be replaced by mail or electronically as long as the credential is not expired and the status is otherwise valid. (7-1-24)