How much does it cost to transfer a car title in Idaho?

Whether it’s a first car for your teen or a bigger van to haul a soccer team, KSL Cars has a vehicle to match your needs. Once you find the perfect fit, congratulate yourself for making a great deal. But before the car officially belongs to you, you’ll need to register it in your name. We explain how to transfer a car title in Idaho in just a few quick steps. Check out Idaho listings

What you’ll need

When you purchase a vehicle from a private seller, you’re responsible for filing documents with the county assessor’s motor vehicle office. This should be done within 30 days.

• Title, signed by the seller

• Bill of Sale, if the sale price is not listed on the title

• Odometer Disclosure, if vehicle model year is 2011 and newer

• Vehicle Identification Number Inspection, completed by Division of Motor Vehicles employee or law officer

• Proof of Idaho residency

• Cash or check to pay taxes and fees

Idaho transfer title fees

When you register your newly purchased vehicle in Idaho, you’ll be charged a 6% sales tax on the sale price and a $14 title fee. There is also a registration fee, based on the vehicle’s age and type, as well as your county of residence.

Registration

Basic annual registration fees for passenger vehicles vary based on the model year.

• 1-2 years old: $69

• 3-6 years old: $57

• 7 years or older: $45

Electric vehicles

• Electric: Additional $140

• Plug-in hybrid: Additional $75

Verify the title

The seller must provide the vehicle title to the buyer. As a buyer, be sure the information on it is correct.

• Match the seller’s name with the one listed on the title

• Verify the VIN, located on the driver-side door jamb or on the dashboard

• Verify the odometer mileage

• Verify the purchase price and sale date 

• Check that the seller has signed the title

Missing title

If the title has been lost or is no longer legible, the seller may apply for a duplicate title. There is a $14 fee. To apply for one, the seller must complete the Duplicate Idaho Title Application and have their signature notarized or witnessed by an Idaho Transportation Department employee. Find cars for sale in Idaho

Out-of-state title

The basic requirements to register a vehicle that was purchased out of state are the same as an in-state purchase. You will also need to bring the vehicle to the county Assessor’s DMV Office for a VIN inspection and pay a $5 fee.

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