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Buying & selling guides · Idaho

How to buy a used car in Idaho without getting burned

Buying a used car from a private seller in Idaho: checking the title and brands, running the VIN, paying safely, and titling it within 30 days with the 6% sales tax.

Bluebird guide · Oct 13, 2026

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Buying & selling guides · Idaho

Renting a house in Twin Falls: compare the full move-in cost

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Hiring a plumber in Boise or Meridian: compare the same job

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Moving to Idaho on a budget: furnishing your place secondhand

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Buying & selling guides · Idaho

Marketplace scams to watch for in Idaho, and what to do if you're hit

The overpayment, fake payment, verification code, fake car and rental scams aimed at local buyers and sellers, how to spot them, and where Idahoans report them.

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Buying & selling guides · Idaho

New to Idaho? How to title and register your vehicle

Moved to Idaho? You have 30 days to title and register your vehicle and get an Idaho driver's license. What to bring, the VIN inspection, and what's not required.

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Buying & selling guides · Idaho

How to sell a car in Idaho: title, release of liability and plates

Selling a car privately in Idaho, step by step: signing the title, the bill of sale, keeping your plates, and filing the $3.50 release of liability within 5 days.

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Buying & selling guides · Idaho

Safe places to meet for a local sale in Idaho

Where to meet a buyer or seller in Idaho, which police departments have offered exchange spots, and how to handle cash, big items and test drives safely.

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Buying & selling guides · Idaho

Selling an RV, trailer or boat in Idaho: titles and registration

Which RVs, trailers and boats need a title in Idaho, who registers them (ITD or Idaho Parks and Recreation), and what the buyer pays.

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