Boise, ID Business Licensing & Operations: Towing Companies (2026)

All persons who tow or otherwise remove vehicles from public or private property without the consent of the vehicle owner or operator shall maintain a valid City towing license. It shall be unlawful to conduct a nonconsent tow without a valid license issued under this chapter. (1952 Code § 10-23-02) 3-16-3-1: LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

A.   Information Required: Written application upon the form provided by the City Clerk's Office and signed by the applicant must be filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by the required administrative fee. The following information must be contained in the application and must be verifiable at the time of the application review:

1.   The trade name, address and telephone number of the company requesting the license.

2.   The number and types of tow trucks to be operated under the license.

3.   The license number and VIN number of each tow truck to be utilized under the license.

4.   The full name, address, telephone number and date of birth of the owners of the applicant company or the principal stockholders and operating manager if the applicant is a corporation.

5.   The full name, date of birth, date of hire and driver's license number for all persons who will be operating a tow truck pursuant to the requested license.

6.   A notarized signature of the applicant attesting that the applicant and all other listed operators meet all license qualifications outlined in this chapter.