AMES, Iowa – May 8, 2026 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.
Iowa DOT driver's license service centers
All Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will be closed Monday, May 25. The service centers will resume operations Tuesday, May 26, at 8 a.m.
Many people, including commercial driver’s license holders, may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids.
If you need to visit us in person, the easiest and quickest way to take care of your driver’s license needs is by scheduling an appointment at https://iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids/schedule-appointment.
Walk in customers are welcome as well, but please be aware that wait times may be longer without an appointment.
Special note to motor carriers
The Iowa DOT recommends that commercial vehicle operators plan ahead if they will need services from the Iowa DOT immediately following the Memorial Day weekend. Commercial vehicle operators who need oversize/overweight permits for travel in Iowa Tuesday, May 26, should obtain them prior to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 23.
No movements of oversize/overweight loads will be permitted in Iowa from noon Friday, May 22 until 30 minutes prior to sunrise on Tuesday, May 26.
Motor carrier services will resume normal business hours Tuesday, May 26, at 8:30 a.m., but because the permit center typically experiences a heavy workload on the day following the holiday, customers are urged to submit applications for oversize/overweight permits, especially those more than 156,000 pounds, several days before needing the permit.
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For questions, please go to the Iowa DOT’s contact page.