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H0532

Idaho Vehicle Registration and Title Identity Requirements

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM

In one sentence

This law updates Idaho rules to require specific identity numbers or written proof when people register vehicles or apply for vehicle titles.

What it does

  • Requires applicants to list their driver's license number, ID card number, Social Security number, or individual taxpayer identification number on forms.
  • Allows owners without these numbers to submit a written statement proving they do not have one instead of listing a number.
  • Mandates that all vehicle registration and title applications include the owner's full legal name and proof of identity if not already provided.
  • States that Social Security numbers collected on forms cannot appear on public certificates or be shared with others except under specific laws.

Who it affects

  • Individuals registering vehicles in Idaho
  • Businesses, trusts, and other entities applying for vehicle titles
  • County assessors who process registration applications
  • The Idaho Transportation Department

Limits and unknowns

  • The text does not list the specific types of written documents accepted if a person lacks standard identification numbers.
  • The bill summary and excerpt do not explain how this change affects people who already have registered vehicles from before July 1, 2026.

Plain language

Terms to know

Certificate of Title
An official document that proves a person owns a specific vehicle.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
A tax processing number issued by the IRS to people who do not have a Social Security number, required on forms if an SSN is unavailable.
Employer Tax Identification Number
A unique number assigned to businesses for federal tax purposes, also known as an EIN, which must be listed by business owners.

Official record

Sources

Source attached

Official summary

Transportation, identity

Official activity

Bill history

  1. LAW