Free Idaho Gift Bill of Sale
Before gifting a vehicle to a relative in Idaho, know that the state's family exemption from sales tax is narrow: it covers only a parent/child, grandparent/grandchild, or brother/sister transfer, and only if that family member paid sales or use tax when buying the vehicle — spouses are not on the list. You'll need the title application, Form ITD 3337 (Application for Certificate of Title); note the gift and your relationship to the recipient. Out-of-state vehicles require a VIN inspection before Idaho will issue a title.
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Gifting a vehicle to a family member is a zero-dollar transfer, but the DMV still needs a bill of sale to process the title change. Our guide explains how the bill of sale and title work together and what recipients must show to claim the family-gift tax exemption. Read: Bill of Sale vs Title: What's the Difference? →
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 Form ITD 3337 (Application for Certificate of Title) and note that the transfer is a gift
- If the vehicle was titled out of state, schedule a VIN inspection at an Idaho DMV office or authorized inspector
- Submit the signed title, Form ITD 3337, and bill of sale at a county assessor's motor vehicle office within 30 days of the transfer
- Pay the title transfer and registration fees (no sales tax is owed if the family exemption applies)
- Recipient receives Idaho title in their name
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 30-day title transfer deadline — late transfers incur penalty fees in Idaho
- Not noting the gift on the title application (Form ITD 3337) — without it, the transfer is not documented as a gift
- Assuming any relative qualifies — Idaho's family exemption (Form ST-133) covers only a parent/child, grandparent/grandchild, or brother/sister transfer, and only if that family member paid sales or use tax when buying the vehicle
- 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 family exemption from vehicle sales tax?
Only parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, and brother and sister — spouses are not listed — and only if that family member paid sales or use tax when buying the vehicle. The exemption is claimed on Form ST-133; note the relationship on the bill of sale too.
What is Form ITD 3337 and where do I get it?
Form ITD 3337 is Idaho's Application for Certificate of Title. You can get it from the Idaho Transportation Department website at itd.idaho.gov or at a county assessor's motor vehicle office. Note the gift 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 a $20 late-filing penalty if the title application is not filed within 30 days of the transfer. Complete the transfer promptly to avoid it.