Star Card – Idaho’s REAL ID is
now available!
The Star Card is Idaho’s version of the
REAL ID. It is an Idaho driver’s license or
identication card that adds a Star to show
it is in compliance with national REAL ID
security standards.
Starting May 7, 2025, you will need
an Idaho Star Card driver’s license,
identication card, passport or military
identication to y commercially or enter
a federal facility. The Star Card is not
mandatory.
To learn more about the Star Card and the
documents you will need to bring to your
county Sheri’s DMV oce, visit
itd.idaho.gov/starcard
For more information on DMV services and
procedures go to:
dmv.idaho.gov
Or call
208-584-4343
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ITD does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
age, sex, disability, economic status or Limited English
Prociency.
Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based
on language or disability should contact ITD Civil Rights
Oce at [email protected]v. Requests should be
made as early as possible to ensure the state has an
opportunity to address the accommodation.
Contact Us!
Idaho Transportaon Department
Division of Motor Vehicles
Phone:
208-584-4343
Website:
dmv.idaho.gov
Correspondence
Idaho Transportation Department
Attn: Driver Services
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ITD does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
sex, disability, economic status or Limited
English Prociency.
Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based
on language or disability should contact ITD Civil Rights
Oce at [email protected]v. Requests should be
made as early as possible to ensure the state has an
opportunity to address the accommodation.
018070450
dmv.idaho.gov
Changing
Your Name
Have you changed your name?
Don’t forget to change your driver’s license!
208-584-4343
First, you must change the name on
your Social Security card. Go to
faq.ssa.gov or contact your local
Social Security oce for information
on how to complete the necessary
forms.
You must receive conrmation of the
name change by the Social Security
Administration before taking the
next step. Your county Sheri’s DMV
oce will electronically verify your
name, birth date and Social Security
number with the Social Security
Administration.
Second, locate your court order. If
you do not have a copy, contact the
court that issued the decree. A court
order is also required to change a
common or assumed name, such as
William to Bill.
Third, take the court order to your
county Sheri’s DMV oce.
Changing your name by
court order
1
3
2
Has a legal
ruling resulted
in a name
change?
If you legally change your name
because of:
You must also change the name on
your Idaho driver’s license.
Marriage
Court Order
Divorce
Other
First, you must change the name on
your Social Security card. Go to
faq.ssa.gov or contact your local Social
Security oce for information on how to
complete the necessary forms.
You must receive conrmation of the
name change by the Social Security
Administration before taking the next
step. Your county Sheri’s DMV oce
will electronically verify your name, birth
date and Social Security number with the
Social Security Administration.
Second, locate your certied marriage
certicate or certied divorce record. If
you do not have it, contact the Idaho
Department of Health Welfare’s Bureau
of Vital Records for a copy or the vitals
record agency of the applicable state for
a copy.
Third, take the certied marriage
certicate or certied divorce record to
your county Sheri’s DMV oce.
Changing your name because of
marriage or divorce
1
3
2
Has your
marital status
changed?
208-584-4343 faq.ssa.gov