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Auto License

Auto License Hours

Regular Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

If you need a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection and are in line by 4:30 p.m., it will be completed.

Nez Perce County Drop Box
 
REGISTRATION RENEWALS may also be processed by mail, online or drop box.
 
OTHER OPTIONS TO RENEW YOUR VEHICLE LICENSE
  1. VISIT US ONLINE at IDAHO DMV. Select "Nez Perce Co" and renew using your credit card.
  2. MAIL YOUR RENEW CARD Along with your check to: Nez Perce County Assessor, P.O. Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501
  3. USE THE DROP BOXES with your renewal card and check - one is located in the parking lot on the west side of the Courthouse and the other is located by the back entrance to the Courthouse lobby.

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

PARKS AND RECREATION

We offer Parks and Recreation Department registrations or renewals for BOATS and OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES. A separate payment is required. We are issuing restricted use plates, and TITLING these vehicles and vessels. You may also contact Parks and Recreation to register or renew at 1-888-922-6743 or go to the Parks and Recreation Website.

Motor Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions

Motor Vehicle FAQs

Q:WHAT ARE IDAHO'S MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS?

To register a vehicle in Idaho:

  • The vehicle must belong to an Idaho resident or business.
  • The vehicle must be titled in Idaho before it can be registered. (You can apply for vehicle registration immediately after the titling process has been completed.)

Q:WHERE DO I OBTAIN A COPY OF MY MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD?

You may obtrain a copy of your Motor Vehicle record at the Idaho Transportation Department website under the DMV Online section or by visiting the NPC Sheriff DMV office at 1150 Wall Street in Lewiston.

Q:HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE?

Please view the current motor vehicle licensing fee schedule.

Q:WHERE DO I GO TO REGISTER MY MOTOR VEHICLE?

To the Courthouse at 1230 Main Street in the Auto License/Vehicle Registration Office located to the west of the Auditor/Recorder Office. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone: 208-799-3026. If you need a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection and are in line by 4:30 p.m., it will be completed.

You may also call ITD in Boise for questions about:
Titles 208-334-8663
Registrations 208-334-8649
Insurance 208-334-8075

Auto License/Vehicle Registration now accepts debit/credit cards. A 3% fee is charged on debit/credit card transactions.

Online payments are available at at Idaho Transportation Dept. DMV

Q:WHAT TYPES OF PLATES ARE AVAILABLE AT MY COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

Go to the Pick-A-Plate page to view all plates available for purchase.


Drive Insured

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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.

Insurance Verification - Frequently Asked Questions

Insurance Verification Exception Form (fillable PDF)

Affidavit of Non-Use of Registered Motor Vehicle (fillable PDF)

QUESTIONS?

Please call ITD at 208-334-8075 or E-mail ITD - Drive Insured

Motor Vehicle Office Location Map

Assessor

Dan Anderson

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Location

Office Location
Courthouse
1230 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 896
Lewiston, ID 83501


 

Contact Us

Assessor's Office
Phone: 208-799-3010
Fax: 208-799-3037
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Auto Vehicle License
Phone: 208-799-3026
Fax: 208-799-3168
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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