Gem County, ID

******ATTENTION*******
YOU MUST BRING ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS IN HARD COPY.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES
New Year's Day January 1, 2024
Martin Luther King Day January 15, 2024
President's Day February 19, 2024
Memorial Day May 27, 2024
Juneteenth June 19, 2024
Independence Day July 4-5, 2024
Labor Day September 2, 2024
Columbus Day October 9, 2023
Veteran's Day November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving November 23-24, 2023
Christmas December 25-26, 2023

We Accept CASH, CHECK or CREDIT CARD
Credit Card Transactions will be charged a fee of 2.49% ($2.00 minimum)

We often have extended wait times. Please plan accordingly.
KNOWLEDGE TESTING LOCATION…
Gem County Sheriff
DL/ID Services Lobby
412 East 1st Street
Emmett, ID 83617

NOTE: Services are NOT located in the County Courthouse building. They are located in the Gem County Sheriff’s building, directly south of the Courthouse.

• Class D and Motorcycle: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Commercial: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

IDAHO STAR CARD…

The Idaho Transportation Department has a web page that provides a complete list of required and acceptable documents to obtain your Idaho Star Card and comply with the Real ID Act. Click on the following link to go to ITD’s Star Card web page: If you already have a STAR CARD no documents are required for renewal.

NEW OR RENEWING COMMERCIAL LICENSE/INSTRUCTION PERMIT…

You must provide a valid Passport or Birth Certificate.
You must provide DOT Medical Card if applicable.
If you current name is different than the supporting document, we will also need:

• A Certified and Recorded Marriage License;
• A Divorce Decree;
• and/or Court Ordered Name Change Document.

DRIVER’S TRAINING PERMIT/INSTRUCTION PERMIT…

For Driver’s Training or Instruction Permit you must provide the following:

• Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card or Number
• Picture ID (ie. School ID, Passport, Yearbook)
• Parent Listed on Birth Certificate with State issued Identification
• Verification of School (High or Middle) Compliance
• Name of Driver’s Training School
• Picture ID

CONCEALED WEAPON'S LICENSING

• For more information https://isp.idaho.gov/concealed-weapons/
• Application https://isp.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/documents/CWLform072016.pdf
• If you want an Enhanced Concealed License please make sure your instructor has been approved by the Gem County Sheriff.
• New Concealed Licensing does require an appointment to have your fingerprints done.
• Please bring your current State Issued ID and Proof of gun training to your appointment.

NEW/RETURNING TO IDAHO FROM ANOTHER STATE…

You must provide verification of Idaho Residency. Items accepted include:

• Mortgage Papers;
• Deed;
• Utility Bills (No Cell Phone Bills);
• 1099 or Most Current W-2;
• Current Pay-Stub with your Physical Address (No PO Box Addresses will be accepted).

You must provide Identification. Supported documentation includes:

• A Valid Passport or Birth Certificate;
• Social Security Card;
• Out-of-State Driver’s License/Identification Card.

If you current name is different than the supporting document, we will also need:

• A Certified Marriage License;
• A Divorce Decree;
• and/or Court Ordered Name Change Document.

REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE…

Must FIRST be made through the Social Security Administration (may take up to 48 hours to update).
Must provide a Social Security Card with New Name.
Must provide the following additional documentation:

• A Certified Marriage License;
• A Divorce Decree;
• and/or Court Ordered Name Change Document.