Iowa Driver's License Types & Costs

Iowa Driver's License Types & Costs

There are additional fees for commercial endorsements.
There is a $1 fee for a duplicate license (e.g., change of address, name change).
There is a $3 fee to replace a Lost or Stolen License or ID.
There is no charge to replace a broken or damaged license.

Persons under the age of 18 or age 70 and older will be issued 2-year licenses.
All others must be issued 5-year licenses.

Credit and debit cards are not accepted for payment of fees at this time.

License Class	Minimum Age	Expiration Date	Tests Required	Cost
O (Identification Only)	No Minimum Age	5 Years Age 70+, Indefinite	None	$5
A (Commercial)	18	2 Years 5 Years	See CDL Manual	$16* $40*
B (Commercial)	18	2 Years 5 Years	See CDL Manual	$16* $40*
C (Commercial)	18	2 Years 5 Years	See CDL Manual	$16* $40*
C (Non-commercial-Operator)	16	2 Years 5 Years	Knowledge, Vision, Driving	$8 $20
D (Non-commercial-Chauffeur)	18	2 Years 5 Years	Knowledge, Vision, Driving	$16 $40
L (Motorcycle License-Added to Existing License)	16	Same as current license	Knowledge, Vision, Driving	$2 per yr
L (Motorcycle License Only-New Issuance)	16	2 Years 5 Years	Knowledge, Vision, Driving	$12 $30
Restriction 1 (Motorcycle Instruction Permit-Must be added to an existing license)	14	Same as current license	Knowledge, Vision	$2 per yr
C-Restriction 1 (Motorcycle Permit Only-New Issuance)	14	4 Years	Knowledge, Vision	$14
C-Restriction 2 (Instruction Permit)	14	4 Years	Knowledge, Vision	$6
Restriction 3 (Commercial Instruction Permit-Must be added to an existing license)	18	6 months	Knowledge, Vision	$12
C-Restriction 4 (Chauffeur's Instruction Permit)	18	4 Years	Knowledge, Vision	$12
C-Restriction 5 (Motorized Bicycle License-Moped)	14	2 Years	Knowledge, Vision	$8
C-Restriction 6 (Minor's Restricted License)	16	2 Years	Knowledge, Vision, Driving	$8
C-Restriction 7 (Minor's School License)	14	2 Years	Knowledge, Vision, Driving	$8