Buying & Selling

License for the leasing of motor vehicles

A leasing license is required for persons engaging in business of leasing motor vehicles for use by others for compensation for a period of more than 60 days. A certificate indicating the name and address of the lessee is required to be carried in a leased motor vehicle in addition to the registration receipt and insurance card. All leased motor vehicles primarily garaged or located in Iowa are subject to registration in Iowa.

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application forms

When completed, forward these application forms to:

Vehicle Central Programs
Iowa Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 9278
Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9278

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