How Much Does a Idaho
Driver's License Cost?
A Idaho driver's license costs $30 and lasts 4 years. Below are all 8 official fees from the Idaho Transportation Department.
Idaho License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $51.50
- License valid for
- 4 years
- About $7.50 per year
- Replacement
- $20
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $30, Idaho's license fee is lower than in 28 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Idaho Transportation Department Fees
From the Idaho Transportation Department fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class D Driver's License (4 year, 21+) | $30.00 |
| Class D Driver's License (8 year, 21-62) | $55.00 |
| Class D Driver's License (4 year, under 21 or 63+) | $30.00 |
| Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP) | $21.50 |
| Restricted Class D License | $30.00 |
| Star Card (REAL ID) upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $20.00 |
| Driver Education (state-approved school) | $300–$600 (varies by provider) |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Idaho
- 1
Enroll in Driver Education at 14.5
Many Idaho high schools offer Driver Ed; private schools cost $300–$600.
- 2
Apply for a Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP) at 14.5
Visit any Idaho county DMV office with your parent/guardian, required documents, Driver Education enrollment proof, and $21.50 fee.
- 3
Receive the Restricted Class D License at 15
Pay the $30 Restricted Class D License fee.
- 4
Upgrade to Full Class D at 16
Standard 4-year ($30) or 8-year ($55) renewal cycle begins; restrictions lift completely.
How much does an Idaho driver's license cost?
A Class D license is $30 (4-year) or $55 (8-year, age 21-62). The Supervised Instruction Permit is $21.50, the Restricted Class D License is $30, and replacement licenses are $20. State-approved Driver Education is $300–$600.
🗺️Idaho Compared With Neighboring States
You must be a resident to get a state's license, but if you live near a border, here is how Idaho's fees compare.
🚚Moving to Idaho With a License?
New Idaho residents must apply for an Idaho license within 30 days of moving to Idaho. Visit any county DMV office with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 ID residency documents. You must pass the vision test and the Class D knowledge test; the drive test is waived unless your license has been expired 25 months or more. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and drive test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the Transportation Department Fee
The figures above are Idaho's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Idaho cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Idaho.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official Idaho Transportation Department website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.