The Idaho motor vehicle power of attorney form lets one person (the principal) name another (the agent) to handle title and registration matters for a vehicle. It is a practical choice when the owner cannot be there in person because of travel, illness or other commitments. You can create the document online or download the PDF.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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What the Idaho Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Includes
A motor vehicle power of attorney lets you hand your vehicle paperwork to someone you trust. You name an agent, describe the vehicle and sign the document. The agent then acts for you on the vehicle matters the document lists.
Idaho Form ITD-3368, also known as the power of attorney form, is specifically designed for vehicle transactions in Idaho. This document requires detailed information about:
Principal. The full name and address of the person granting the power.
Agent. The full name and address of the person receiving the power.
Vehicle. The vehicle’s identification details include make, model, year, and VIN.
If the mailing address differs from the legal residence, provide this alternate address in the designated section, including city, state, and ZIP+4.
Also called a vehicle POA, a car POA or a DMV power of attorney. All of these names point to the same kind of document, in which you name someone to act for you on vehicle matters.
Idaho Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form Details
How to Fill Out the Idaho Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney
The steps below follow the FormsPal template that you can download from this page. Work from page 1 to page 3, in the order of the steps. Use the same spelling that appears on your ID and on the vehicle's title or registration papers.
The screenshots under each step show the FormsPal Idaho Idaho Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney template filled with sample entries in blue, so you can see where each answer goes. The names, addresses, dates and amounts are examples only.
Principal and agent. In the opening paragraph on page 1, write your name and address as the principal. Then write your agent's name and address. The agent, also called the attorney-in-fact, is the person who acts for you. This section must include the agent’s address, city, state, and ZIP code.Step 1: sample entries, not a real document.
Motor vehicle details. Fill in Make, Model, Year, VIN Number and Odometer for the one vehicle this form covers. Use the Other Identifying Characteristics line for anything else that points to the vehicle, such as its color.Step 2: sample entries, not a real document.
Social Security Number/Tax ID Number and date of birth. Enter your Social Security Number or Tax ID Number and your date of birth below the powers paragraph. The effective date statement under them is preprinted, so there is nothing to fill in there.Step 3: sample entries, not a real document.
Successor attorney-in-fact. At the top of page 2, repeat your agent's name. Then enter the alternate agent's name and address. The alternate agent is a backup person named in case the first agent cannot serve.Step 4: sample entries, not a real document.
Date, signature and printed name. Fill in the day, month and year on the Signed this line. Then sign above (signature) and write your name above (printed name).Step 5: sample entries, not a real document.
Acknowledgment: county, date, officer and signer. Page 3 holds the acknowledgment block. It has places for the county, the date, the officer's name and title, and the name of the person who signed.Step 6: sample entries, not a real document.
Officer's signature and seal. The notary or officer signs on the Signature line and adds the seal at the bottom of page 3. This line is theirs, not yours.Step 7: sample entries, not a real document.
Tip: Check that every name on the form matches your ID and the vehicle paperwork. Read the whole form once more before you print it.
How to Sign and Use the Idaho Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney
When the template is filled in, print it and work through these three steps in order. Each step builds on the one before it, so you finish with a signed form and copies for your records.
Sign the form. The individual or the authorized business representative must sign the form. Remember, the grantor’s signature must be notarized if a power of attorney is used to apply for a duplicate title. Add the date next to the signature.
Have the form notarized. Ensure that a notary public or ITD agent notarizes the form. This step is mandatory if the form is used to apply for a duplicate title. The notarization includes the subscription and swearing-in, the date, and the county and state where the notarization occurred, followed by the notary’s or ITD agent’s signature.
Make copies and keep them. Copy every signed page and give your agent a copy. Keep the original with your other vehicle papers.
Signature and Revocation of the Idaho Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney
The POA must bear the principal’s signature. This signature must be made by the principal or by another individual on behalf of the principal in their conscious presence and as per their direct instruction. If given for a duplicate title application, this form must be notarized.
The Idaho power of attorney granted by Form ITD-3368 can be revoked at any time by the principal, provided the revocation is in writing and communicated to any relevant parties, including the agent and the Idaho Transportation Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
A vehicle power of attorney raises the same few questions for most people, from who the agent is to what to have on hand. The answers below are short and practical.
What is the difference between the principal and the agent?
The principal is the vehicle owner who names a helper. The agent, also called the attorney-in-fact, is the helper who acts for the principal. On the template, the principal's details come first and the agent's come right after.
What information do I need before I start?
Have these details ready:
The names and addresses of the principal and the agent.
The make, model, year, VIN and odometer reading of the vehicle.
The principal's Social Security Number or Tax ID Number and date of birth.
The name and address of a backup agent, if you want to name one.
Can I fill in the PDF on my computer?
Yes. Download the PDF, then fill in, edit and sign it with the FormsPal PDF editor, or print it and write in the details by hand.
Where does the successor agent go on the template?
The successor attorney-in-fact block is at the top of page 2. It names a backup agent and gives that person's address.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
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Mara Erlach
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Mara has been practicing estate planning and trust law in California since 2003, taking pride in helping clients of all backgrounds and asset profiles form a complete and customized estate plan. Her specialties are: estate planning, wills and trusts, trust and probate administration.
