Where to go, what to bring and what you'll pay to title and register a car in Twin Falls County. Put together by your neighbors at Goode Motor Mazda.
In Idaho, titles and registrations are handled by your county assessor's motor vehicle office. In Twin Falls, that's the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles office run by Twin Falls County on Addison Avenue West.
630 Addison Ave WTwin Falls, ID 83301Get directions
Titles: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Closed weekends
Good to know: The Addison Avenue office handles titles and registration only. Driver's license questions go to the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office driver's license office, and the county's Buhl office offers title, registration and driver's license services. VIN inspections are not done at the county DMV. You can get one at the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office or at an Idaho licensed dealership like ours.
When you buy a new or used vehicle from an Idaho dealership, the dealer prepares and submits the documents needed to title the vehicle in your name. That means fewer trips to the DMV.
Our team prepares your title application at signing, so you don't have to take a title to the county office yourself.
Idaho sales tax is collected as part of your purchase. If you trade in a vehicle with us, the trade-in allowance lowers the taxable price.
Moving here with an out-of-state vehicle? Idaho licensed dealers can complete the VIN inspection you need before titling.
Ask your sales consultant how registration and plates will be handled for your purchase. Ready to look? Browse used vehicles in Twin Falls or apply for financing online.
Idaho requires a vehicle to be titled in Idaho before it can be registered. If you bought from a private seller or are new to the state, here is the order to follow at the Twin Falls DMV.
Idaho's base registration fee for passenger cars and pickups (up to 8,000 lbs) is set by vehicle age. Your final total at the Twin Falls County office will also include county and other added fees.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle 1 to 2 years old | $69 base fee |
| Vehicle 3 to 6 years old | $57 base fee |
| Vehicle 7 or more years old | $45 base fee |
| Electric vehicle | Add $140 per year |
| Plug-in hybrid | Add $75 per year |
| New license plates | $3.75 per plate |
| Idaho title fee | $14, plus county fees |
| Title filed after 30 days | $20 late-filing penalty |
Fees are set by the State of Idaho and Twin Falls County and can change. Additional county administrative, emergency services and local fees may apply. Call the Twin Falls DMV at (208) 735-4870 for an exact total. Source: Idaho Transportation Department, checked October 2026.
The Idaho Transportation Department asks new residents to title and register their vehicles within 30 days of moving. Bring your vehicle for a VIN inspection, your current title and registration, lienholder information if you have a loan and your ID. New plates arrive by mail, so allow about six weeks.
Skip the line by renewing at dmv.idaho.gov. You can renew up to one year before or after your expiration date. Have your registration number, VIN and a credit or debit card ready.
The Twin Falls County motor vehicle office is at 630 Addison Ave W, Twin Falls, ID 83301. The phone number is (208) 735-4870.
Monday through Friday. Titles are processed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and registrations from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on weekends.
The base fee for a passenger car is $69 for vehicles 1 to 2 years old, $57 for 3 to 6 years old and $45 for 7 years or older. Electric vehicles add $140 and plug-in hybrids add $75 per year. County and other fees are added on top.
Idaho's sales tax rate is 6%. When you buy from a dealer, a trade-in lowers the taxable price. On private sales, tax is due on the full price when you title the vehicle.
Apply for the new title within 30 days of the sale. After 30 days, Idaho charges a $20 late-filing penalty.
No. The Addison Avenue office handles titles and registration only. Driver's licenses are handled through the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office, and the county's Buhl office also offers driver's license services.
VIN inspections are not done at the county DMV. You can get one at the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office or at an Idaho licensed dealership, including Goode Motor Mazda.
Goode Motor Mazda handles the title paperwork when you buy from us, so you can spend less time at the DMV. Browse our inventory, apply for financing or see what your trade is worth.
Sources: Idaho Transportation Department, Vehicle Registrations; ITD, Vehicle Titles; ITD, New to Idaho; Twin Falls County DMV; Idaho State Tax Commission. Information checked October 2026. Goode Motor Mazda is not affiliated with the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles or Twin Falls County.
