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DOT Highway Permits

Driver's license and identification (ID) services from Iowa DOT. Make an appointment, get a license, permit, or Real ID, renew, take a practice test, and more.

Highway Permits

  • Utility Companies & Contractors

    Learn about utilities in highway right of way, new installations, modifying existing utilities, coordinating with...

  • Oversize & Overweight Permits

    Understand when you need an oversize or overweight permit, see permit types and pricing, and learn how to apply.

  • Harvesting and Mowing

    Learn about harvesting hay/grass, mowing roadsides, and when a permit is needed.

  • Adopt-A-Highway

    Learn how to help maintain the appearance of our roadsides & how to request a permit.

  • Private Entrances to a DOT Highway

    Learn about entrance requirements, when they are allowed, and how to request a permit.

  • Public Entrances to a DOT Highway

    Learn about traffic impact analysis guidelines for new or modified connections to DOT roads, when they are allowed, and

  • Cities & Counties Doing Work in DOT Right of Way

    Learn about City & County lead projects involving traffic control devices, paving, detours, trails, landscaping, and sid

  • City Special Events on DOT Roads

    Find out how to request short-term DOT road closures for City special events like parades and RAGBRAI.

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Iowa Department of Transportation Central Office

800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010

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515-239-1101

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