NOTICE 1

Idaho is transitioning away from physical registrations stickers, but all registration obligations remain in effect. This will eliminate the requirement to display registration stickers on license plates.

This will begin July 1, 2026.

This will not change registration fees, renewal periods, or other vehicle registration requirements.

Law enforcement will rely on digital verification rather than visual stickers. 

Vehicle owners should continue to register and renew their vehicles on time to avoid fines, which can include a $101.00 infraction for expired registration. 
 

NOTICE 2

Idaho's new License Plate Replacement Policy beginning July 1, 2026. 

There will be no more mandatory 10-year replacement of plates. 

Plates can now remain in use indefinitely, if they are readable and legible and meet display requirements. 

Specialty Program plates that have been discontinued will also be allowed for indefinite use if they meet display requirements. 

All plate numbers allowed to expire for 60 days will go back into the state inventory, this includes low number plates. 

All plates that are not currently registered will go back into inventory. 

If you have a plate number with a special meaning to you it must be registered for you to keep it.

Personalized plates go back into the inventory on the first day of expired registration. 

• Walk INS welcome, no appointment required
• We will be happy to renew your registrations over the phone 208-799-3026. Credit card fees apply.
• Mail in - Nez Perce County Assessor PO BOX 896 Lewiston ID 83501 - Using your renewal notice along with a check to NPCA or the NPC Dropbox located across the street from the west side of the Courthouse at the northwest corner of  the intersection of 12th Street and F Street by the License Building.

WITH ANY OF THE CHOICES, PLEASE ALLOW 10 TO 21 DAYS FOR DELIVERY.

PARKS AND RECREATION

We issue registrations for Idaho State Parks and Recreation. This includes Boats, ATV’s/UTV’s, Dirt Bikes, and Snowmobiles. You may also contact Parks and Recreation to register or renew at 1‑888‑922‑6743 or go to the Parks and Recreation Website.

Drive Insured!
Insure your vehicle or lose your registration.

Vehicle owners without vehicle insurance coverage for two consecutive months will receive a warning and be given 30 days to provide proof of insurance or obtain an exemption before their vehicle registration is suspended. The Drive Insured law (Idaho Code 49-1234) was passed during the 2019 Idaho legislative session, and went into effect in January 2020.

QUESTIONS?

Please call ITD at 208-584-4343 or E-mail ITD - Drive Insured