Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 39 - Transportation, Department of
Rule 39.02.05 - RULES GOVERNING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
Section 39.02.05.100 - GENERAL

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 39.02.05.100

Current through August 31, 2023

The Department will issue a Certificate of Title on any vehicle if the applicant can show proper documentation of ownership, there are no undisclosed security interests in the vehicle, and other requirements for titling have been satisfied. Unless otherwise specified in statute or administrative rule, such proper documentation of ownership will be limited to: (3-21-22)

01. Certificate of Title. A valid Idaho Certificate of Title or a valid Certificate of Ownership issued by another state, province or country according to the applicable laws of another state, province or country, which has been duly assigned or transferred to the applicant if issued in another's name. (3-21-22)

02. MCO/MSO. A properly executed Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) in the case of a new vehicle being titled for the first time. (3-21-22)

03. Certificate of Registration. A Certificate of Registration from a non-titling state, province or country, together with a bill of sale from the registrant if other than the applicant. (3-21-22)

04. Transfer by Operation of Law. In the case of a transfer by operation of law, a certified copy of a valid court order, decree, or instrument upon which the claim of possession and ownership is founded, passing title to the applicant as a matter of law (for example: a property settlement, divorce decree, or execution sale's certificate of sale or bill of sale), together with an affidavit by the person or agent of the person to whom possession of the vehicle so passed, setting forth facts entitling him to possession and ownership. (3-21-22)

05. Salvage Vehicles. For a salvage vehicle, a salvage certificate of title or other salvage ownership document issued by another state, province, or country according to the applicable laws of that state, province, or country, duly assigned or transferred to the applicant if issued in another's name. (3-21-22)

06. Specially Constructed Vehicles. (3-21-22)

a. For a specially constructed vehicle as defined by Section 49-123(p)(i) or (iii), Idaho Code, the original ownership document for the vehicle from which the body or cab being used has been taken unless the vehicle is from a state that requires the ownership document to remain with the frame in which case a copy of the ownership document verified to be a true and correct copy of the original, together with a bill of sale from the owner to whom the ownership document was issued if different than the applicant, and a bill of sale, invoice, or other proof of acquisition for any of the following major components used in the vehicle's construction: (3-21-22)
i. Frame or rails; (3-21-22)

ii. Engine or short block; (3-21-22)

iii. Transmission and/or transfer case; (3-21-22)

iv. Front and rear clips; or (3-21-22)

v. Truck bed or box; (3-21-22)

b. Each bill of sale for major component parts is to include the following: (3-21-22)
i. Name of purchaser; (3-21-22)

ii. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or engine number for a motorcycle, if applicable; (3-21-22)

iii. Description of major component part (by make, body type, year of manufacture, if applicable); (3-21-22)

iv. Purchase price; and (3-21-22)

v. Signature of seller. (3-21-22)

c. For a specially constructed vehicle as defined by Section 49-123(p)(ii), Idaho Code, bills of sale, receipts, invoices or other proof of acquisition for the materials used in the construction. (3-21-22)

d. For a specially constructed vehicle as defined by Section 49-123(p)(iv), Idaho Code, a properly executed manufacturer's certificate of origin (MCO) or manufacturer's statement of origin (MSO) for the custom kit, or if no MCO was issued, a factory invoice or bill of sale from the selling dealer, together with a statement certifying no MCO was issued for the kit. (3-21-22)

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Idaho may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.