AMES, Iowa – Oct. 30, 2026 – In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, all Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) business locations will be closed.
Iowa DOT driver's license service centers
All Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The service centers will resume operations Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8 a.m.
Many people, including commercial driver’s license holders, may be able to complete driver’s license business online at iowadot.gov.
As always, the quickest way to get your driver’s license business done is to schedule an appointment https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/service-selector. Walk-in customers will be served as time allows.
Special note to motor carriers
The Office of Motor Carrier Services typically experiences a heavy workload on the days leading up to and following the holiday. Customers are urged to submit applications for oversize permits, especially those weighing more than 156,000 pounds, several days before the permit is needed.
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For questions, please visit the Iowa DOT’s contact page.