Welcome to the State Driving Businesses Licensure Board
Big changes are on the way! Beginning January 1st, 2026, DOPL will be implementing a Fee Holiday for the Driving Business Licensure Board. Click the link to Board News to determine how your fees will be impacted, and to review other helpful FAQs.
As of July 1, 2025, this Board has begun transitioning to biennial licensure. Click the link to Board News to determine how your renewal cycle will be impacted, and to review other helpful FAQs.
Please contact us with any questions via email drb@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.
Additional Board Information
| Name | Position | Expiration | Original Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig “Randy” Randal Willie | Driving Business | July 1, 2025 | October 31, 2017 |
| James Cavataio | Driving Business | July 1, 2028 | September 14, 2022 |
| Andrew S Marini | Public Member | July 1, 2025 | May 1, 2023 |
| Richard Clark | Driving Business | July 1, 2026 | February 16, 2024 |
| Kristin J Galloway | Driving Business | July 1, 2027 | July 1, 2024 |
Related Links:
To make an online disciplinary actions payment, please click here.
The license/registration issued
to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain
activities regulated by Idaho Law. If your license/registration becomes
lost or destroyed, you may print a new copy through your Online Services account.
DRIVING BUSINESS
LICENSE RENEWAL – CURRENT YEAR ANNUAL – 100.00 BIENNIAL – 200.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY – CURRENT YEAR 35.00
DRIVING BUSINESS APPLICANT
APPLICATION FEE 20.00
ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE ANNUAL – 100.00 BIENNIAL – 200.00
BACKGROUND CHECK 33.25
DRIVING BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR
LICENSE RENEWAL – CURRENT YEAR 20.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY – CURRENT YEAR 35.00
DRIVING BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR APPLICANT
APPLICATION FEE 20.00
ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE ANNUAL – 20.00 BIENNIAL – 40.00
BACKGROUND CHECK 33.25
APPRENTICE PERMIT FEE 20.00
Q: Am I required to get a license to operate a Student Driving Instruction business in Idaho?
A: Yes. Please review Idaho Code 54-5405.
Board News
- 12/2/2025 - Big changes are on the way! Stay informed about important changes to your fees
- 10/2/2025 - Fraud Alert – emails and phone calls that appear to come from our office but are actually from scammers
- 5/8/2025 - Big changes are on the way! Stay informed about important licensure updates that may impact your renewal cycle
- 12/30/2024 - Upcoming Licensing Fee Changes