Frequently asked questions

Driver services

• How do I get a copy of my driving record?
• How do I get a driver's license after an OWI?
• Who do I contact about SR-22 insurance?
• What are the local driver's license station hours?
• How do I get a work permit?
• How do I get a school permit?
• How can I get a picture I.D.?
• How many days do I have to get my license renewed before I have to retake the test?

Doing business

Auctions

• When is the next vehicle auction?
• Where can I find a list of auction items?

Purchasing

• How does a vendor become registered to do business with the Iowa DOT?
• Is there a listing of current bid opportunities?

Road Signs

• How do I obtain a sign for my business or organization?

Specifications

• What is the ERL (Electronic Reference Library)?
• How often is the ERL revised?
• How can I obtain the latest version of the ERL?
• How often is the General Supplemental Specifications revised?
• How can I obtain a copy of the current General Supplemental Specifications book?
• How can I obtain a copy of the most recent updates to the Standard Specifications Book?

Maps

• Where can I get the current Iowa Transportation Map?
• Where can I find county maps?
• Where can I find city maps?
• Where can I find the Iowa Transportation Map for Bicyclists ?
• Where can I find Iowa railroad maps?

Motor carrier services

• Where do I get an overweight permit?
• How do I request a trip permit?
• How do I get a fuel tax permit?
• How do I get a US DOT number?

Railroads

• What freight railroads operate in Iowa?

Road conditions

• Is there a map showing current road conditions?
• Where can I find information about highway closures?

Signs

• How do I obtain a sign for my business or organization?
• How do I list my business on a Gas/Food/Lodging/Camping/Attraction sign?
• Can I put a sign on my property?
• What type of signing can my business or attraction qualify for on a primary highway right of way?
• Are real estate signs allowed on the right of way?

Transit

• What public transportation options are available in Iowa?
• What intercity bus services are available in Iowa?
• Who arranges non-emergency medical transportation?

Vehicle services

• Where do I register my vehicle?
• How do I register my vehicle?
• Where can I find dealership information?
• How do I get a disabilities parking permit?
• Where do I find information about personalized and specialty plates?
• How do I request a motor vehicle record?

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Driver services

• How do I get a copy of my driving record?
• How do I get a driver's license after an OWI?
• Who do I contact about SR-22 insurance?
• What are the local driver's license station hours?
• How do I get a work permit?
• How do I get a school permit?
• How can I get a picture I.D.?
• How many days do I have to get my license renewed before I have to retake the test?

Doing business

Auctions

• When is the next vehicle auction?
• Where can I find a list of auction items?

Purchasing

• How does a vendor become registered to do business with the Iowa DOT?
• Is there a listing of current letting information?

Road Signs

• How do I obtain a sign for my business or organization?

Specifications

• What is the ERL (Electronic Reference Library)?
• How often is the ERL revised?
• How can I obtain the latest version of the ERL?
• How often is the General Supplemental Specifications revised?
• How can I obtain a copy of the current General Supplemental Specifications book?
• How can I obtain a copy of the most recent updates to the Standard Specifications Book?

Maps

• Where can I get the current Iowa Transportation Map?
• Where can I find county maps?
• Where can I find city maps?
• Where can I find the Iowa Transportation Map for Bicyclists ?
• Where can I find Iowa railroad maps?

Motor carrier services

• Where do I get an overweight permit?
• How do I request a trip permit?
• How do I get a fuel tax permit?
• How do I get a US DOT number?

Railroads

• What freight railroads operate in Iowa?
• What passenger rail service is available in Iowa?

Road conditions

• Is there a map showing current road conditions?
• Where can I find information about highway closures?

Signs

• How do I obtain a sign for my business or organization?
• How do I list my business on a Gas/Food/Lodging/Camping/Attraction sign?
• Can I put a sign on my property?
• What type of signing can my business or attraction qualify for on a primary highway right of way?
• Are real estate signs allowed on the right of way?

Transit

• What public transportation options are available in Iowa?
• What intercity bus services are available in Iowa?
• Who arranges non-emergency medical transportation?

Vehicle services

• Where do I register my vehicle?
• How do I register my vehicle?
• Where can I find dealership information?
• How do I get a disabilities parking permit?
• Where do I find information about personalized and specialty plates?
• How do I request a motor vehicle record?
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