--- title: "Idaho Car Title Transfer: Notary, Forms & Deadline | MCC" description: "Selling a car in Idaho: seller notary not in the steps, buyer has 30 days, bill of sale, plates and fees, from the agency's own pages." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-idaho" --- Car title transfer · Idaho # Idaho car title transfer What the seller and buyer sign, whether a notary is needed, and what Idaho Transportation Department, DMV says about the bill of sale, the deadline, plates, fees and reporting the sale. ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) **Short answer.** ITD's titling page asks for the title with proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner; no notary step. The buyer has 30 days to title the car. Plates stay with the seller. ## At a glance Seller's signature ITD's titling page asks for the title with proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner; no notary step. Buyer's signature The buyer files the signed-off title within 30 days of the transfer; the application for title is optional in a private sale, and ITD's page has no notary step. Bill of sale Only a fallback when a properly released title can't be had, and it adds steps. Odometer Odometer disclosure applies to vehicles newer than 2010 and under 16,000 lbs. Buyer's deadline A buyer with no lienholder files within 30 days of the transfer to avoid a $20 late penalty. Plates Plates belong to the owner and don't go with the vehicle; the seller can move them to another vehicle they own or buy. Title fee $14 plus the county's administrative fee. Seller's report The seller files the release of liability within 5 days of delivering the vehicle. Agency Idaho Transportation Department, DMV ## If you're selling - **Find the title and clear any lien.** Have the original title in hand. If a lender is listed, get the lien release or the lender's sign-off before the sale; the buyer can't title the car over an open lien. - **Sign the title over.** ITD's titling page asks for the title with proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner; no notary step. Don't sign until the buyer is ready, and write in the buyer's name and the sale date exactly. - **Write down the mileage.** Odometer disclosure applies to vehicles newer than 2010 and under 16,000 lbs. - **Give the buyer a bill of sale.** Only a fallback when a properly released title can't be had, and it adds steps. - **Deal with the plates.** Plates belong to the owner and don't go with the vehicle; the seller can move them to another vehicle they own or buy. - **Report the sale.** The seller files the release of liability within 5 days of delivering the vehicle. - **Cancel insurance and keep copies.** Once the car is gone and the plates are off, call your insurer. Keep a photo of the signed title, the bill of sale and any sale report. ## If you're buying - **Check the title against the car and the seller.** The VIN on the title should match the car, and the seller's ID should match the owner's name on the title. Ask about any lien listed on it. - **Watch the title get signed.** Seller: ITD's titling page asks for the title with proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner; no notary step. Buyer: The buyer files the signed-off title within 30 days of the transfer; the application for title is optional in a private sale, and ITD's page has no notary step. - **Get a bill of sale.** Only a fallback when a properly released title can't be had, and it adds steps. - **Check the mileage entry.** Odometer disclosure applies to vehicles newer than 2010 and under 16,000 lbs. - **Insure the car before you drive it.** Most states require insurance to register. Arrange it before driving away. - **Title it in your name in time.** A buyer with no lienholder files within 30 days of the transfer to avoid a $20 late penalty. - **Plates and fees.** Plates belong to the owner and don't go with the vehicle; the seller can move them to another vehicle they own or buy. Title fee: $14 plus the county's administrative fee. Sold on the first of a month? [See the due date for a December 1, 2026 sale](/notary/selling-a-car-checklist-by-state?state=id&role=buyer&date=2026-12-01). Your own checklist, marked step by step: [seller](/notary/selling-a-car-checklist-by-state?state=id&role=seller) · [buyer](/notary/selling-a-car-checklist-by-state?state=id&role=buyer). ## In the agency's words **Seller** "proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner or lienholder" **Buyer** "proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner or lienholder" **Bill of sale** "In the event that a properly released title cannot be obtained, a Bill of Sale may be used." **Deadline** "within 30 days of transfer to avoid a $20.00 late-filing penalty." **Plates** "The license plates are your property, they do not go with the vehicle." **Report of sale** "To be paid by seller or transferor with filing of form within 5 days of vehicle delivery." ## Official sources - [ITD: Vehicle Titles](https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/registrations-plates-titles/vehicle-titles/) (checked November 2026) - [Idaho Transportation Department: Driver's Manual, Chapter 10, Vehicle Title and Registration](https://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/dmv-audio/documents/DLChapter10.pdf) (checked November 2026) - [Idaho Transportation Department: Titling a vehicle](https://itd.idaho.gov/?p=3251) (checked November 2026) General information, not legal advice; we are not lawyers. Checked November 2026 against the official pages listed above. Forms, fees and deadlines change, a county office can add its own steps, and gifts, estates, liens and out-of-state titles follow other rules; the agency or an attorney can tell you how a rule applies to your sale. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with any motor vehicle agency. ## Common questions **Does the seller's signature on a Idaho title need a notary?** ITD's titling page asks for the title with proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner; no notary step. The agency's page: "proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner or lienholder." **Does the buyer sign in front of a notary in Idaho?** The buyer files the signed-off title within 30 days of the transfer; the application for title is optional in a private sale, and ITD's page has no notary step. **How long does a buyer have to title a car in Idaho?** 30 days. A buyer with no lienholder files within 30 days of the transfer to avoid a $20 late penalty. **Is a bill of sale required in Idaho?** Only a fallback when a properly released title can't be had, and it adds steps. **Do the plates go with the car in Idaho?** Plates belong to the owner and don't go with the vehicle; the seller can move them to another vehicle they own or buy. **Does a Idaho seller have to report the sale?** The seller files the release of liability within 5 days of delivering the vehicle. All states: [car title notarization by state](/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state) · [Hawaii](/notary/car-title-transfer-hawaii) · [Indiana](/notary/car-title-transfer-indiana) ## Need a vehicle title notarized in New Jersey? [See vehicle title notary](/notary/vehicle-title-notary)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373)