Verified August 30, 2026: STAR Card costs the same as the corresponding standard credential. ITD says a STAR Card costs the same as a non-STAR credential for the same transaction. This page uses the current Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) guidance instead of the old blanket claim that every first REAL ID must follow exactly the same in-person process and fee rule.
Use the official REAL ID/compliant-credential source: Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.
REAL ID is a federal security standard for state-issued driver licenses and IDs used for certain federal purposes. The state—not DMVVerify—decides which credential types it offers, what documents it accepts, and what transaction fee applies.
Idaho rule: ITD says a STAR Card costs the same as a non-STAR credential for the same transaction.
Current cost/rule: STAR Card costs the same as the corresponding standard credential. ITD says a STAR Card costs the same as a non-STAR credential for the same transaction.
| Related transaction | Verified fee / rule |
|---|---|
| Standard driver-license renewal | $35 for 4 years or $60 for 8 years |
| Replacement / duplicate | $20 |
| REAL ID / compliant option | STAR Card costs the same as the corresponding standard credential |
Verified August 30, 2026: Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
The official Idaho checklist controls. Use ITD’s STAR Card checklist for identity/lawful status, SSN, Idaho residency and name changes.
In general, REAL ID programs verify identity/date of birth, lawful status where required, Social Security information/verification, and residential address; name-change documents may be needed when records do not match. But states differ in exactly what must be physically presented, what can be electronically verified, and which documents are already on file.
Look for the compliance marking/credential type described by Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). If it is already compliant, you usually do not need to re-prove every document at every renewal unless something changed.
First STAR Card issuance requires the identity/residency verification specified by ITD.
Use ITD’s STAR Card checklist for identity/lawful status, SSN, Idaho residency and name changes.
STAR Card costs the same as the corresponding standard credential. This is state-specific; some states charge a surcharge, some charge the normal license fee, and some use a separate enhanced credential.
Credential delivery varies; use ITD’s current transaction instructions.
Use the official REAL ID/compliant-credential source: Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.
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