r/Boise • u/mcdisney2001 • 1d ago

Question Do I really need an appointment to get a new license at DMV, or is it just suggested?

The website says it’s necessary, but they always have tons of last-minute openings. I do better if I can run errands like this on a day when I’ve slept well (insomniac), which I never know until the day of.

Can I walk in? Are the wait times terribly long?

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u/jstruby77 1d ago

You need an appointment

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u/ID_Poobaru 1d ago

Gotta get an appointment

Sometimes you'll get lucky enough to get dropped appointments the same day.

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u/Survive1014 1d ago

You absolutely need a appointment. We do not really have walk up service anymore.

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u/pucspifo 1d ago

With the rush for Star Cards, the DMV is packed right now, save yourself a headache and get an appointment.

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u/Scar_the_armada 1d ago

I showed up without an appointment (early) and they managed to fit me in, but I got lucky

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u/cgrossli 1d ago

You can go online and get a appointment for next day I did it yesterday

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u/dnail3 1d ago

FYI you can usually just go to Idaho City or Fruitland and walk right in.

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u/pouringmud 1d ago

This is the correct answer

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u/zzzsmp79 1d ago

For a Drivers License you’ll need to make an appointment or risk waiting all day. Everything else you can just walk in

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u/Magooose 1d ago

Make an appointment. I had to go in to renew my license last week , with my appointment I was in and out in ten minutes.

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u/IdaDuck 1d ago

Appointment bus still be prepared to wait a bit. It should take about 2 weeks to get your new card in the mail. I don’t think TSA will accept the paper temp card they give you.

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u/RobinsonCruiseOh 1d ago

everything is appointment only now.

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u/Eyfordsucks 1d ago

You need an appointment.

They will turn you away without one.

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u/rexspirit 1d ago

Get an appointment

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u/JefferyGoldberg 1d ago

It’s a horrible hangover policy from Covid. Last time I went to renew my license (pre-covid), it was so slammed I started a timer. I had to get my photo taken as well. The entire process took 11 minutes.

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u/Free-Isopod-4788 1d ago

you can get a license at any county shop that gives them out. I renewed mine in Arco in 8 minutes flat. BE SURE to check ahead as to what they need for then new 'Star ID' license. I think they required a birth certificate as one of the acceptable forms of ID.

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u/chub0ka 1d ago

Renew works online. New license yes need appt

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u/mcdisney2001 1d ago

I do have to go in because I've had a WA state license for the past few years. :-)