Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.04.263 - RESIDENT LICENSES - MILITARY PERSONNEL - U.S. AND FOREIGN

01. Nonresident Eligibility. (3-31-22)

a. A nonresident member of the Armed Forces of the United States or a foreign country may obtain a resident license pursuant to Section 36-202(s)(3), provided the service member presents a copy of assignment orders (in official form appropriate for the branch of service, such as "Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station-Military") that indicate the member is on active duty with a permanent duty station in Idaho at the time of license application. The nonresident active duty member's spouse and dependent children less than eighteen (18) years of age may obtain a resident license, provided they present a copy of the assignment orders and documentation they are member of the active duty member's household in Idaho. (3-31-22)

b. Members of the Armed forces who are not residents of the state, and who are stationed or domiciled in Idaho for fewer than thirty (30) days immediately preceding application are not eligible for resident licenses or a military furlough license and must purchase nonresident licenses and tags. (3-31-22)

c. Discharged servicemembers who were not residents of the state of Idaho at the time of their induction or enlistment, or who have not been stationed within the state of Idaho for a period of at least six (6) months prior to their discharge are not entitled to resident licenses until they have domiciled in this state for a period of six (6) months. The Department will rely on Discharge Form DD214 (or official successor form certifying release or discharge from active duty) for the home of record. (3-31-22)

d. Civilian employees of the military who are not Idaho residents are not eligible for resident licenses. (3-31-22)

02. Resident. Idaho residents who are in the military service of the United States and maintain Idaho as their official home of residence are eligible to purchase a resident license or obtain a military furlough license, pursuant to Section 36-202(s)(2), provided they provide a current leave and earnings statement or other proof identifying Idaho as their official state of residence. The service member's spouse and dependent children less than eighteen (18) years of age living in the service member's household may purchase resident licenses. (3-31-22)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.04.263