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Paperwork When Buying a Car in Idaho
- Steps When Buying a Car
- Completing the Paperwork
- Bill of Sale
Page OverviewSteps When Buying a Car
When titling and registering a recently purchased car from an individual, you will need these documents:
- The title, signed over to you. Fill out the odometer disclosure, too.
- A Bill of Sale with the previous owner. This should have all the terms of sale.
- A VIN Inspection Certificate. This is completed by a motor vehicle inspector, law officer, county assessor, DMV employee, military police officer, or dealer licensed in the state.
- If applying through the mail, you'll need a Power of Attorney.
Completing the Paperwork
Take the previous owner's documents to your county assessor's vehicle licensing office and complete the title application. You will also register the car at this time.
You have 30 days to do complete the title transfer of a car purchased in Idaho, or you will face a $20 fine.
When you buy a car through a dealership, they will complete and file the needed documents.
Bill of Sale
If you have difficulty finding Idaho's Bill of Sale, you can easily download our version. It only takes seconds.
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