Users' questions

Is it illegal to sell a car without a title in Idaho?

Is it illegal to sell a car without a title in Idaho?

“Just don’t buy a vehicle without a title,” Takeuchi cautioned. To protect yourself, be sure the vehicle seller has signed off the title and has listed all sale information including the actual selling price. Idaho code makes it a felony to enter a false selling price on a motor vehicle title or bill of sale.

Does Idaho have a buyers remorse law?

You can avoid buyer’s remorse after-the-fact by being a smart shopper before-the-fact. Idaho does not have a “cooling off” period applicable to vehicle purchases. Do not be misled into thinking you can buy a car and then cancel the purchase contract within three (3) business days if you change your mind.

Does Idaho have a used car lemon law?

Isn’t there a Lemon Law in Idaho? The Idaho Lemon Law states that a dealer and manufacturer must repair any non-conformities in a vehicle within specific time or mileage thresholds. Under Idaho law, though, there is no lemon law for used cars.

Is it legal to sit in the bed of a truck in Idaho?

Yes, there is no restriction in Idaho Code that prohibits anyone from riding in the back of a pickup truck.

Do I need an Idaho driver’s license to register my car?

Before you can register or title your vehicle, you will need to provide either your Idaho driver’s license number, Idaho ID card* number, or social security number (SSN), or your individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), along with your full legal name and physical address, and mailing addresss if different.

Does Idaho require a bill of sale?

Yes. An Idaho bill of sale is required to register a vehicle. In Idaho, a vehicle bill of sale lists the amount that the buyer pays for the vehicle. The amount listed on the bill of sale is the amount that the State of Idaho will use to calculate the tax that is due.

Does Idaho have lemon laws?

Idaho’s lemon law covers a vehicle’s nonconformity–any defect or condition that impairs the use or market value of the motor vehicle to the consumer, as long as the nonconformity is not a result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the vehicle.

How many cars can I sell in Idaho?

An Idaho Car Dealer License is required when any person sells five or more vehicles/vessels per calendar year. Note that you are allowed to sell up to five vehicles per year, as long as those vehicles are titled in your name and used primarily for personal, family, or household use.

What qualifies as a lemon?

What Qualifies as a Lemon? Under the law of most states, for a vehicle to be considered a lemon, the car must 1) have a “substantial defect,” covered by warranty, that occurs within a certain time after purchase, and 2) continue to have the defect after a “reasonable number” of repair attempts.

Can I put my front license plate on my dash in Idaho?

Yes. When 2 plates are required then 1 must be on the front and 1 must be on the rear of the vehicle. They must be mounted in the manner intended by the manufacturer (not in the rear window or secured with a metal coat hanger, etc.).

Is it legal to modify your car in Idaho?

Whether you live in the state or are planning to move there, Idaho has regulations that cover vehicle modifications that you must follow to ensure that your vehicle is considered street legal when you drive on the roads.

Are there any car noise laws in Idaho?

Idaho limits the noise levels that vehicles can emit from the engine/exhaust systems and the sound systems. Idaho does not have specific laws in place concerning sound systems in vehicles, other than that they cannot cause a nuisance or annoyance to those in a particular area, which is by its nature subjective.

Is it legal to put underglow on a car in Idaho?

Therefore it’s our conclusion that underglow is legal in Idaho, as long as you keep in mind these restrictions: No red color may be visible from the front of the car Only red color may be visible on the rear of the car Make sure to always avoid blue underglow, as these colors is reserved for police vehicles.

How old do you have to be to drive a car in Idaho?

Idaho requires vehicles older than 30 years to have an Idaho Classics plate. These cars can’t be used for daily commuting or driving, but use in parades, tours, club activities and exhibits is permitted.

What happens if you don’t insure your car in Idaho?

Reminder: Drive Insured! Insure your vehicle or lose your registration A reminder to Idaho vehicle owners, drive insured or lose your registration. Under Idaho law, vehicle owners without insurance coverage for two consecutive months risk having their registration suspended by the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles.

Whether you live in the state or are planning to move there, Idaho has regulations that cover vehicle modifications that you must follow to ensure that your vehicle is considered street legal when you drive on the roads.

Idaho limits the noise levels that vehicles can emit from the engine/exhaust systems and the sound systems. Idaho does not have specific laws in place concerning sound systems in vehicles, other than that they cannot cause a nuisance or annoyance to those in a particular area, which is by its nature subjective.

When does the drive insured law in Idaho take effect?

Under Idaho law, vehicle owners without insurance coverage for two consecutive months risk having their registration suspended by the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles. The Drive Insured law (Idaho Code 49-1234) was passed during the 2019 Idaho legislative session, and went into effect in January 2020.