How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Idaho.
Dealer-focused reference for Idaho duplicate title requirements, temporary tag rules, and title submission deadlines. Administered by the Idaho Transportation Department – Vehicle Services.
Always confirm current fees and forms at the official state site linked below.
Duplicate title: $14Temp tag: 30 daysDealer title deadline: 30 days
ITD 3367 (Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title)
Where to file
County assessor's office or DMV headquarters
Turnaround
1–2 weeks
Notarization required
No
Temp tag duration
30 days
Dealer title deadline
30 days after sale
Temporary tags / permits
Idaho temporary tag rules
Temporary tags in Idaho are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Dealer plates (D-plates) used for dealer inventory; buyer temporary permits valid 30 days
Dealers in Idaho must submit title paperwork within 30 days of the date of sale.
Stacking temporary tags — issuing a second consecutive temp tag to extend a vehicle's operation beyond the initial permit period without resolving the underlying title — is prohibited.
Dealer playbook
Keep a title-pending log sorted by temp tag expiration date. Review it every Monday.
Flag any vehicle where the title has not been applied for within half of the allowed deadline (Idaho's window is 30 days).
Never issue a second temp tag as a workaround for an unresolved title problem — this is prohibited and auditable.
If you receive trade-ins with no title in hand, start the duplicate process immediately rather than waiting for retail sale.
Idaho state quirk
Idaho vehicle titles are processed through county assessor offices, not a central DMV. Dealers with multi-county operations may find county-level variations in turnaround.