{"state":"Idaho","code":"ID","slug":"idaho","questionCount":215,"manual":"Idaho Driver's Handbook","manualUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/driver_manual.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":40,"passing":34,"totalQuestions":40,"passingPercent":85},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"$5 knowledge test fee; instruction permit fees are separate.","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/drivers-licenses-id-cards/","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First regular non-Star Class D instruction permit for Idaho residents age 17 or older, citizens and lawfully present noncitizens. Age 17 applicants have minor consent and school requirements. Under-17 driver-training/supervised permits, Star Card and road tests are outside this checklist.","items":[{"label":"Bring photo identity and citizenship/lawful-presence documents","detail":"Follow the primary/secondary identity options in the handbook. Birth evidence alone may need photo identity; original citizenship/immigration documents cannot be photocopied or laminated.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/service/drivers-license-and-id-required-documents/"},{"label":"Bring name-change evidence if your documents differ","detail":"Use a current-name valid passport or linking certified marriage, divorce, adoption or court documents. Update SSA first.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/service/drivers-license-and-id-required-documents/"},{"label":"Use the citizenship or status-specific lawful-presence list","detail":"Examples include a government birth certificate, valid U.S. passport or qualifying immigration documents. Noncitizen status is verified with USCIS.","who":"all","group":"lawful-presence","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/service/drivers-license-and-id-required-documents/"},{"label":"Provide your SSN, or an SSA never-assigned letter","detail":"The number is verified electronically; applicants never assigned an SSN need written SSA proof.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/service/drivers-license-and-id-required-documents/"},{"label":"Bring one printed Idaho residence proof","detail":"Show your name and principal address on a document from the last 12 months. Residency affidavit and shelter routes are available; a Star Card needs two proofs.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/service/drivers-license-and-id-required-documents/"},{"label":"Bring a liability signer and relationship evidence","detail":"A parent/guardian normally attends with ID. Bring guardianship/name-link evidence if needed. An absent signer uses the power-of-attorney route; a married minor’s spouse may sign if at least 18.","who":"under18","group":"minor","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/driver_manual.pdf"},{"label":"Bring school compliance or graduation evidence","detail":"Use a VOC slip, high-school diploma or equivalent completion certificate; parent/guardian also signs the school-compliance statement.","who":"under18","group":"education","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/driver_manual.pdf"},{"label":"Bring payment for the permit and knowledge exam","detail":"Use the current official fee schedule in the handbook; separate permit and test charges apply.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/driver_manual.pdf"},{"label":"Complete application, photo, vision and knowledge testing","detail":"Bring corrective lenses and any required visual/medical certification.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/driver_manual.pdf"}],"sourceUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/service/drivers-license-and-id-required-documents/","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/idaho","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/idaho/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/idaho/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/idaho/facts.json"}}