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NEW OFFICE HOURS starting Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Auto License office hours will be 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Also, we will not be doing any transactions over the phone until further notice. This is so we can focus on the customers in the office. Thank you.

May 18, 2020 - Auto License is open to the public for ALL transactions, including renewals.
Wearing a MASK IS REQUIRED!

REGISTRATION RENEWALS may also be processed by mail, online or drop box. Thank you for your patience as we try to serve the public as safely and quickly as possible.
Questions - Please call 208-799-3026

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 BOX with your renewal card and check - located in the parking lot on the west side of the Courthouse.

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

PARKS AND RECREATION

Due to the new system implemented by the Parks and Recreation Department, all Auto License Departments in the State of Idaho are unable to renew or register BOATS and OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES at this time. We are still issuing Restricted Use Plates, and TITLING these vehicles and vessels. Please contact Parks and Recreation to register or renew at 1-888-922-6743 or go to Parks and Recreation Website.

Starting January 1, 2020:
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.

QUESTIONS?

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

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.)

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.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE?

Please view the current motor vehicle licensing fee schedule.

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. As of October 21, 2020, hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. If you need a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection and are in line by 4:00 p.m., it will be completed. Call 208-799-3026 for information.

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

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.