(Bannock County Press Release, May 4, 2026; Cover photo credit: Bannock County)
April has been a busy month at the DMV. With warmer weather and current water levels, we’ve seen an increase in boat registrations—sure signs that summer is on the way. We know many of you are looking forward to the season ahead, and so are we.
Our team has also been working through spring training with ITD to stay current on updated processes and policies. We’ll be attending additional virtual trainings in May and June covering upcoming legislative changes and how they will impact DMV offices statewide. I’ll share more on that soon.
Scam Alert
I also want to remind everyone about ongoing scam text messages posing as DMV communications. These messages continue to circulate every few weeks and are becoming more sophisticated, often referencing legal terms like “district court,” “license suspension,” or unpaid fees (remember, Idaho has no toll roads). When these go out in waves like this, our phone lines get very busy here, so we appreciate your patience when contacting us or visiting us.
A new round began on April 29, 2026, and is still circulating. These messages may come from various phone numbers or email addresses. Please do not click any links or share personal information. If you have already interacted with one of these messages and provided financial details, contact your financial institution right away.
While ITD does have the option for you to receive email or text reminders for your vehicle and driver license renewals, they would never contact you in regards to an infraction or fine via text. ITD isn’t who would send those out in the first place, and it would be sent in letter correspondence format if you actually had something pending.
For more information, you can view ITD’s recent press release here.
Stay safe, Bannock County, and enjoy the start of the summer season. We’re here to help with all your DMV needs and look forward to serving you.
