COURTHOUSE ACCESS
"While in a courthouse, any person attending or participating in a court proceeding or doing court business must:
a. wear a mask covering their nose and mouth;
b. maintain an appropriate social distance of at least six (6) feet from all persons not living in their household;
c. comply with all court orders restricting the number of persons that may gather together."
Item 7 from the Supreme Court of the State of Idaho EMERGENCY REDUCTION IN COURT SERVICES AND LIMITATION OF ACCESS TO COURT FACILITIES ORDER dated April 22, 2020.
ADULT DETENTION CENTER
The Nez Perce County Adult Detention Center has limited visitation to weekdays only (Monday-Friday), no weekend visitation will be conducted at this time. Voluntary services are limited to Pastoral only.
AUDITOR'S OFFICE
Nez Perce County Auditor/Recorder Office is processing marriage licenses and passports by appointment only. The office is open for recording or getting copies of documents, registering to vote and/or absentee ballot requests. Contact us by phone at 208-799-3020.
AUTO/VEHICLE LICENSE
Auto License is open to the public for ALL transactions, including renewals. Wearing a MASK IS REQUIRED! HOURS: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday. Auto License is closed to the public on Wednesdays.
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
- VISIT US ONLINE at IDAHO DMV. Select "Nez Perce Co" and renew using your credit card.
- MAIL YOUR RENEW CARD Along with your check to: Nez Perce County Assessor, P.O. Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501
- USE THE DROP BOXES with your renewal card and check - located in the west side parking lot or next to the back entrance 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.
BRAMMER BUILDING
The following offices located in the Nez Perce County Brammer Building, 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, Idaho are open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am to noon:
Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners
Nez Perce County Personnel
Nez Perce County Planning and Building
Nez Perce County Social Services
Traffic for these offices is light after Noon on Fridays; therefore, the Board wanted to offer hours before 8:00 am and during the lunch hour for citizens to have access to these departments and conduct their business.
Press Release 06-17-2020
CIVIL (Sheriff)
With Idaho moving to Stage 3, the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office will be opening up their fingerprint services. Starting Wednesday, Februrary 3, 2021, the Sheriff's Office will offer fingerprinting Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Due to close proximity with employees, both employees and customers will be required to wear a mask.
DISTRICT COURT
See Courthouse Access information above.
For the protection of our Community, ONLY necessary parties permitted on Court floor.
Payments may be made online at iCourt Odyssey Portal. If you have questions, please call 208-799-3020.
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office Driver's licensing is open for business by appointment only. To ensure social distancing measures, the number of patrons will be limited, and we ask that appointment holders enter the building unaccompanied by others. Masks are mandatory inside the building. Please call 208-799-3138 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to make an appointment.
Please be aware of your health, wash your hands, follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when in public.
Under certain circumstances, online renewals, duplicate or replacement cards, address updates, and driving records are available at ITD.IDAHO.GOV
DOT physicals and address updates can be emailed to ITD Driver's License or faxed to 208-334-8586.
Suspension or reinstatement questions can be answered by calling ITD at 208-334-8736 or 208-334-8000.