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How Do I Get an Ignition Interlock Device Installed?

There is a lot to deal with if you have been charged with or convicted of DUI. In most states, one of your first goals will be getting an Ignition Interlock Device installed, so we at Smart Start want to make the process as easy as possible. We’ll be with you through the whole process, from before you get your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed, all the way through to the end of your IID requirement.

This blog explains the basics of you’ll need for your Ignition Interlock installation. You can also find specific information about your state requirements below.

The First Steps to Installing Your Ignition Interlock Device

The first step is to make an appointment. Making an appointment is quick and easy. You can call (800) 831-3299 or fill out our online form. Our Customer Care specialists will be able to set an appointment at a service center that’s convenient to you, often on the same day.

Before you schedule your Ignition Interlock installation, it’s a good idea to gather some info that you’ll need along the way. That will keep the process going smoothly as you start down the road to your installation appointment.

Here is a list of general information that you will need:

  • Name and date of birth
  • Contact information
  • Driver’s license number
  • The color, make, model and year of the vehicle the Interlock will be installed in.
  • Case number (if applicable)
  • Attorney (if applicable)
  • Depending on where you’re located, your county and/or state of conviction
  • Your State Authority’s name (whomever is overseeing your Ignition Interlock program)

If you drive more than one vehicle, each will have to have an IID. Also, in some states, you’ll need a notarized statement from the vehicle owner if you are using one that is not under your name.

Ignition Interlock Installation Day

You just confirmed your scheduled Interlock Device installation appointment at your nearest Smart Start service center, so you are on the right track to getting back on the road again. But what do you need to take with you to your installation appointment?

Bringing the right materials with you to your Interlock Device install appointment is very important and can save you a headache if you do not bring the right items.

Your installation will be done by a trained technician who is an Ignition Interlock expert. They’ll do a quick, clean installation, then provide hands-on instruction that makes it easy to use your device.

How Long will the Interlock Installation Take?

Your installation appointment will usually only take up to an hour. Smart Start recommends blocking off at least two hours, since some vehicles may require a longer period to install the Interlock device. We also understand the significance of working with your vehicle – rest assured that our service technicians will take utmost care while installing the Interlock Device.

Need a Reliable Ignition Interlock?

Smart Start’s Customer Care Center will set up an installation appointment at your nearest service center. They will also provide any state discounts and answer any questions you may have. Call us today at (800) 831-3299 or fill out our short online form.

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State Requirements for IID Installation

We’ve provided a list below of what to bring to your appointment for each state. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our Program Advisors anytime or you can go to our frequently asked questions pages for each state.

Alabama IID Installation Requirements

Alabama requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Vehicle registration or proof of purchase or ownership
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* Bring this waiver form filled out and signed by the vehicle’s owner if you need to use someone else’s vehicle for your Interlock program.

Alaska IID Installation Requirements

Alaska requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease
  • Photo ID

Arizona IID Installation Requirements

Arizona requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Letter from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).
  • Vehicle registration proof
  • Payment for installation and your first month’s lease

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle for your Ignition Interlock, the vehicle owner must be present at the time of installation and complete a ‘consent to install’ form.

Arkansas IID Installation Requirements

Arkansas requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

California IID Installation Requirements

California requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of ID, and one must be with a photo
  • Proof of vehicle registration
  • Payment for installation and your first month’s lease
  • Either a California DMV or a court order showing you need an Ignition Interlock

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, you’ll need a letter of permission notarized by the vehicle owner.

Colorado IID Installation Requirements

Colorado requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of vehicle registration
  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease

Connecticut IID Installation Requirements

Connecticut requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Proof of residency (bill for rent, utilities, etc.)
  • Photo ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Delaware IID Installation Requirements

Delaware requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Photo ID
  • Copy of your completed Ignition Interlock Program application
  • Proof of enrollment in a course of instruction and/or rehabilitation as indicated by your court
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Florida IID Installation Requirements

Florida requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • A form of photo ID
  • Proof of vehicle registration
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Georgia IID Installation Requirements

Georgia requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • A form of photo ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Hawaii IID Installation Requirements

Hawaii requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of photo ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Payment for installation and your first month’s lease (checks are not accepted)

Idaho IID Installation Requirements

Idaho requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease
  • Photo ID

Illinois IID Installation Requirements

Illinois requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of ID (one with a picture)
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Proof of residency
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Indiana IID Installation Requirements

Indiana requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Cash or debit/credit card payment
  • Your vehicle registration
  • Any court documents related to you case involving an Ignition Interlock
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Iowa IID Installation Requirements

Iowa requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • A form of photo ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Kansas IID Installation Requirements

Kansas requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • A form of photo ID
  • Any relevant court or DMV paperwork
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Kentucky IID Installation Requirements

Kentucky requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of ID (one with a picture)
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Proof of residency
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you are going to use someone else’s vehicle, you’ll need a letter of permission from the vehicle owner that states it is OK to install the Interlock into their vehicle.

Louisiana IID Installation Requirements

Louisiana requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees
  • Any documents related to your case

*Bring this waiver form filled out and signed by the vehicle’s owner if you need to use someone else’s vehicle for your Interlock program.

Maine IID Installation Requirements

Smart Start currently does not operate in Maine.

Maine requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Vehicle insurance
  • Proof of vehicle ownership
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, you’ll need authorization from the owner to have the Interlock Device installed into their vehicle.

Maryland IID Installation Requirements

Maryland requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Driver’s license or valid license number and date of birth.
  • Vehicle registration
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Massachusetts IID Installation Requirements

Massachusetts requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of ID
  • Proof of residency
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Michigan IID Installation Requirements

Michigan requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Cash or debit/credit card payment
  • Driver’s license
  • A copy of your court order
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Minnesota IID Installation Requirements

Minnesota requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees
  • Proof of residence
  • Any documents related to your case

Mississippi IID Installation Requirements

Mississippi requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Your court order, installation form or a note from your State Authority
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees
  • Two forms of photo ID
  • Proof of residence

Missouri IID Installation Requirements

Missouri requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees
  • Proof of residence

Montana IID Installation Requirements

Smart Start currently does not operate in Montana.

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Any paperwork regarding your case
  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease

Nebraska IID Installation Requirements

Nebraska requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Vehicle identification and registration proof
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Nevada IID Installation Requirements

Nevada requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Driver’s license or photo ID
  • Vehicle registration proof
  • Payment for installation and your first month’s lease

New Hampshire IID Installation Requirements

New Hampshire requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Vehicle insurance
  • Proof of vehicle ownership
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, you’ll need authorization from the owner to have the Interlock Device installed into their vehicle.

New Jersey IID Installation Requirements

New Jersey requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Vehicle registration
  • Current utility bill with your name and address on it
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, the owner of the vehicle must accompany you to your installation appointment.

New Mexico IID Installation Requirements

New Mexico requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Proof of vehicle registration
  • Two forms of ID
  • Any relevant court documents
  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease

* Need to use someone else’s vehicle? You will need to have a letter of permission notarized by the owner stating you are allowed to install an Ignition Interlock in their vehicle.

New York IID Installation Requirements

New York requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Name and policy number of your vehicle insurance
  • The VIN of all vehicles that you own or routinely drive. Then a statement disclosing the names of all other individuals who operate said vehicles.
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, you must provide a notarized affidavit from the registered owner of the vehicle.

North Carolina IID Installation Requirements

North Carolina requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of ID (one with a picture)
  • A piece of mail for proof of address
  • Any court/DMV paperwork pertaining to your case
  • The vehicle registration
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you are going to use someone else’s vehicle, you’ll need a letter of permission from the vehicle owner that states it is OK to install the Interlock into their vehicle.

North Dakota IID Installation Requirements

Smart Start currently does not operate in North Dakota.

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Any paperwork regarding your case
  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease

Ohio IID Installation Requirements

Ohio requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Your order for the Ignition Interlock install or court paperwork requiring the Interlock
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Oklahoma IID Installation Requirements

Oklahoma requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease

Oregon IID Installation Requirements

Oregon requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Either an Oregon DMV or court order showing you need an Ignition Interlock
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Payment for installation and your first month’s lease

Pennsylvania IID Installation Requirements

Pennsylvania requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of photo ID
  • Your eligibility date (on your Restoration Requirements letter)
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Rhode Island IID Installation Requirements

Rhode Island requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Vehicle registration
  • Current utility bill with your name and address on the bill
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, the owner of the vehicle must accompany you to your installation appointment.

South Carolina IID Installation Requirements

South Carolina requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Cash or debit/credit card payment
  • Photo ID
  • A copy of your Order of Restricted Driver’s License
  • Contact information of your State Authority, the point of contact who ordered you on an Ignition Interlock
  • Vehicle registration
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

*If you need to install an Ignition Interlock in someone else’s vehicle, bring a letter of permission from the registered owner.

South Dakota IID Installation Requirements

Smart Start currently does not operate in South Dakota.

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Any paperwork regarding your case
  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease

Tennessee IID Installation Requirements

Tennessee requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Cash or debit/credit card payment
  • Photo ID
  • A copy of your Order of Restricted Driver’s License
  • Contact information of your State Authority, the point of contact who ordered you on an Ignition Interlock
  • Vehicle registration
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

*If you need to install an Ignition Interlock in someone else’s vehicle, bring a letter of permission from the registered owner.

Texas IID Installation Requirements

Texas requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Two forms of photo ID
  • Any court paperwork provided to you
  • Proof of residence
  • Car insurance and vehicle registration
  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease

* Need to use someone else’s vehicle? You will need to have a letter of permission notarized by the owner stating you are allowed to install an Ignition Interlock in their vehicle.

Utah IID Installation Requirements

Utah requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Driver’s license or photo ID
  • Vehicle registration proof
  • Payment for installation and your first month’s lease

Vermont IID Installation Requirements

Vermont requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Proof of residency (you can provide a bill for rent or utilities, etc.)
  • Photo ID
  • Vehicle insurance
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Virginia IID Installation Requirements

Virginia requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • A form of photo ID
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Any court paperwork relevant to your case
  • Vehicle title and/or registration
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, you need to bring the state-approved Owner’s Consent Form, which must be notarized by the owner of the vehicle. Or the owner of the vehicle can accompany you to your installation appointment.

Washington IID Installation Requirements

Washington requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Proof of vehicle registration
  • Driver’s license
  • A form of ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

* If you need to use someone else’s vehicle, you can provide page 4 of your application stating that you have permission to install the Interlock on a vehicle that is not registered in your name.

Washington, DC IID Installation Requirements

Washington, DC requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Proof of residency
  • Two forms of ID
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

West Virginia IID Installation Requirements

West Virginia requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Approval letter from the DUI Interlock Department
  • A copy of the front page of your application
  • Vehicle registration
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

Wyoming IID Installation Requirements

Wyoming requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Payment for installation and first month’s lease
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of vehicle registration

*Need to use someone else’s vehicle? You will need to have a letter of permission notarized by the owner stating you are allowed to install an Ignition Interlock in their vehicle.

Wisconsin IID Installation Requirements

Wisconsin requires that you bring the following to your Ignition Interlock installation appointment:

  • Cash or debit/credit card payment
  • Driver’s license
  • A copy of your court order
  • Payment for installation and any applicable fees

 

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