DMV

Services and appointments

Vehicle registrations, license plates, and titling services are processed at a county treasurer’s office. Please contact the county treasurer in the county appropriate for your transaction, using the Iowa counties map.

Motor Carrier Services
Make a motor carrier services appointment.

Driver’s license and ID services

To ensure the best service, we recommend scheduling an appointment with us. However, walk-ins are always welcome, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Additionally you can also be served by your local county treasurer's office. Please check with their office to see if you need an appointment.


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Find out what documents you need to get your Iowa license or ID for the first time or to get your REAL ID gold star.

DOT drivers license stations
 DOT driver's license service centers
County drivers license offices
 County drivers license offices

Vehicle registration and titling information

Vehicle registration is handled by your county treasurer's office. Please contact them for questions regarding your registration fees.

Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services

Mailing address

Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services
P.O. Box 10382
Des Moines, IA  50306-0382

Address

Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services
6310 SE Convenience Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50021

Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.

Holiday closings

Martin Luther King Day
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 2, 2024
Veterans Day
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
Thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
Friday, Nov. 29, 2024
Christmas
Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024
New Years Day
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

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