DMV Services
Find quick access to all your Iowa Department of Transportation DMV services, including online services, appointments, renewals, and more.
Select an Appointment
The Motor Vehicles Division of DOT offers three different types of in-person appointments. Choose the type of service you need to make your appointment.
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Driver’s License & ID Service Appointments
To ensure the best service, we recommend scheduling an appointment with us. However, walk-ins are always welcome.
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Motor Carrier Service Appointments
Choose "Motor Carrier services (No DL/CDL Services)" as your Branch within the form.
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Vehicle & Plate Services by Country Treasurers
Vehicle registrations, license plates, and titling services are processed at a county treasurer’s office.
Driver’s Licenses & IDs
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Renew My Driver's License
There are two ways to renew your driver's license or ID card: online or in-person.
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Turning 21 Replacement ID
Upon turning age 21 and meeting eligibility, you may optionally purchase a horizontal license or ID card.
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Replace an ID
If your Iowa driver's license has been lost, stolen, or damaged, apply for a duplicate or a temporary driving permit.
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Under 18 ID
There are three steps to obtain an under-18 driver's license: Instruction permit, Intermediate license, & Full license.
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Fees & License Types
Review the definitions, restrictions, and cost of each type of license.
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Required Documents
List what documents you'll need to bring to get a first-time or new resident license or ID or a first Real ID.
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Manuals & Practice Tests
Review manuals for Iowa drivers, motorcycle operators, and commercial drivers, then practice your driving knowledge.
Prepare
Iowa Driver's License Practice Tests
This practice test generates 25 questions, randomly chosen from a larger group of sample questions that includes questions from the real knowledge test. A passing score is 80% or higher.
Registration & Plates
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View All Plates
Place your order online. Designs include personalized & specialty, college & university, and military service plates.
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Register Your Vehicle
Title and register your vehicle within 30 days of becoming a resident, even if your out-of-state plates are still valid.
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Disability Parking & Services
Understand eligibility and learn how to order placards, plates, and stickers for persons with disabilities.
Find a Service Location
Browse all DOT Locations providing services, including hours and other information. Check what to bring with you to get your Iowa license or ID or REAL ID.
Motor Carriers Services & Information
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Oversize or Overweight Permits
View permit types and pricing. Apply online or by mail.
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International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
IFTA filing instructions and record keeping requirements.
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International Registration Plan (IRP)
IRP filing instructions and record keeping requirements.
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Oversize or Overweight Permit Requirements
Determine if you need a permit.
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Rules, Regulations & Weight Limits
Iowa Truck Information Guide, medical certification requirements, and other guidelines.
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Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
Find out about UCR and login to renew and pay.
Customer Service Survey
Customer Service Survey
Tell us how we did. Take the driver's license issuance customer service survey.