“My most recent state ID was obtained in CDA, ID but has since been lost. I do not have any other verifying documents and am trying to obtain a replacement copy of my ID. Am I able to have one sent to my address in WA?”

This is a complex situation, especially because you are trying to get an Idaho ID while residing in Washington and without other verifying documents.

Here is a breakdown based on the information for obtaining a replacement Idaho ID while out-of-state:

1. Replacement ID for Out-of-State Idaho Residents

• Eligibility for Mail-In Replacement: Idaho does have an application process for residents who are temporarily living out-of-state to apply for a replacement driver’s license or ID card by mail.
• Mailing Address: On the application for a replacement, there is a section for a “Current Out-of-State Residence Address” and a “Current Out-of-State Mailing Address.” Upon approval, the replacement card is generally sent to the out-of-state mailing address you provide (your WA address).
• The Key Requirement: Idaho Residency: This process is specifically for individuals who maintain their legal Idaho residency but are traveling or living temporarily in another state. If you are now a permanent resident of Washington, Idaho may require you to surrender your ID and get a Washington ID instead, under the “One License Law.”

2. The Challenge: Lack of Verifying Documents

• Standard Replacement (In-Person): For a lost or stolen current Idaho ID, some county offices in Idaho indicate that no identification is necessary because your photo and information are already in their system for identity verification, but they require you to appear in person.
• Out-of-State Replacement (By Mail): The mail-in application form for a replacement ID while out-of-state typically requires you to include a copy of your lawful presence documents.

Given your situation:

• You need to verify with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) whether you qualify as a “temporarily out-of-state” resident. If you have established permanent residency in Washington, they may deny the replacement.
• The lack of other verifying documents is a significant hurdle for the mail-in process, especially since you would need a copy of your lawful presence documents (like a U.S. birth certificate, passport, etc.) for the out-of-state application.
• If you could travel back to CDA (Kootenai County) or another county office in Idaho, some local offices state that for a current lost ID, no identification is necessary as they use your photo in the system, which would solve your lack of documents issue. However, you would need to appear in person.

Next Steps

The best course of action is to contact the Idaho Transportation Department’s Driver’s License section directly to explain your situation and verify your eligibility:

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)

• Phone: (208) 584-4343
• Website: Check the official ITD website for the most current forms and instructions for “Application for Replacement Idaho Driver’s License or Identification Card.”