Free Idaho Gift Bill of Sale
Gifting a vehicle in Idaho to an immediate family member saves the 6% use tax — on a $25,000 vehicle that's $1,500 back in your pocket. You'll need ITD Form 3159 (Application for Certificate of Title), where you check the 'Gift' box and write your relationship to the recipient. Out-of-state vehicles require a VIN inspection before Idaho will issue a title.
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Idaho Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Idaho Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Sign the back of the existing title over to the recipient, printing the recipient's full legal name
- Write 'GIFT' as the sale price on the bill of sale and clearly state your family relationship (e.g., 'parent to child')
- Complete ITD Form 3159 (Application for Certificate of Title) and check the 'Gift' box
- If the vehicle was titled out of state, schedule a VIN inspection at an Idaho DMV office or authorized inspector
- Submit the signed title, ITD Form 3159, and bill of sale at any ITD DMV office within 30 days of the gift
- Pay the title transfer and registration fees (no use tax owed on qualifying family gifts)
- Recipient receives Idaho title in their name
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 30-day title transfer deadline — late transfers incur penalty fees in Idaho
- Forgetting to check the 'Gift' box on ITD Form 3159 — without this, the county assessor may calculate 6% use tax based on the vehicle's market value
- Not listing the family relationship on the title application — Idaho requires the relationship to be documented to qualify for the use tax exemption
- Skipping the VIN inspection on an out-of-state vehicle — Idaho will not issue a title until the VIN is verified
- Using a photocopy of the title instead of the original — ITD requires the original certificate of title
Idaho Gift Bill of Sale — FAQs
What family members qualify for Idaho's vehicle gift tax exemption?
Idaho exempts transfers between spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild from the 6% use tax. The relationship must be noted on ITD Form 3159 and on the bill of sale.
What is ITD Form 3159 and where do I get it?
ITD Form 3159 is Idaho's Application for Certificate of Title. You can download it from the Idaho Transportation Department website at itd.idaho.gov or pick one up at any ITD DMV office. Check the 'Gift' box when completing it for a family gift transfer.
Do I need a VIN inspection for a car I'm gifting within Idaho?
Only if the vehicle is currently titled in another state. Idaho-titled vehicles do not require a VIN inspection for a title transfer. Out-of-state vehicles must have the VIN physically inspected by an ITD DMV office or authorized inspector before Idaho will issue a new title.
What happens if I miss Idaho's 30-day title transfer window?
Idaho charges late transfer penalty fees if the title is not transferred within 30 days. The fee increases the longer you wait. Complete the transfer promptly to avoid these extra costs.
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