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VIN Inspections

Auto License is now doing VIN inspections for passenger vehicles ONLY from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon-Fri.

Due to limited parking at the Courthouse, please contact law enforcement for VIN inspections for boats, recreational vehicles and trailers:

  • If you reside inside the Lewiston city limits, please contact the Lewiston Police Department at 208-746-0171.
  • If you reside outside the Lewiston city limits, please contact the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office at 208-799-3131.

Auto License

Auto License Hours

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

Nez Perce County Drop Box
 

The additional charge to renew your registrations through your county office is the Administration fee.
 
This fee is used to fund the Auto License office and keep it open and operating, so that we can continue to provide personalized customer service locally.  There has always been an Administration fee, ITD no longer collects this fee for the counties. Please use the “In Office” fee to renew your registrations.

You have several options for renewal
  • 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 Dropbox located at the Courthouse, 1230 Main Lewiston ID 83501
Auto License Renewal
 
Thank you for supporting your local Auto License Department
 

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, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES and SNOWMOBILES. 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 at the west side of the building. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone: 208-799-3026. 

Details are listed above in the Auto License section of this page.

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 208-584-4343 or E-mail ITD - Drive Insured

Motor Vehicle Office Location Map

Assessor

Dan Anderson

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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