AMES, IOWA – Nov. 12, 2026 – All Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) business locations will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal operations and business hours will resume on Monday, Nov. 30.
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
Because the Office of Motor Carrier Services typically experiences a heavy workload and increased call volumes on the days leading up to and the day 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 go to the Iowa DOT’s contact page.