Transportation Services | Iowa Department of Transportation

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Licenses and Permits: driver's licenses, motorcycle licenses, chauffeur's license photo identification ($5) and permits for commercial licenses are obtained at this site. The Iowa driver's license knowledge examination is printed in the following languages: Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hmong, Italian, Korean, Laotian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Individuals may consult with their local driver's license examiner if special translation arrangements are needed.

REAL ID can be obtained at the DOT office. Beginning October 1, 2020, TSA will require that you show a REAL ID-compliant license or ID to go through airport security. The REAL ID will also allow entrance into Federal or nuclear facilities. Documents required include proof of identification (official birth certificate with a seal, valid U.S. passport, or most recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services immigration or refugee document), proof of social security number (social security card or W-2/1099), proof of residency (2 items showing your name and address where you live, no PO boxes e.g. utility bill, credit card bill statement, pay stub), proof of any legal name changes (marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order under petition for name change).

ONLINE RENEWAL system allows U.S. citizens to view their driving record and renew their license online (open to older adults ages 70 and older, must have a valid driver's license, must not have any medical/vision conditions that may impact ability to drive and must have same address and name) https://mymvd.iowadot.gov/Account/Login

HIGHWAY HELPER, call 9-1-1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INFORMATION - 800-925-6469 (toll free in Iowa) TRUCK PERMITS - 515-237-3264 PUBLIC TRANSIT - 515-239-1875 or www.iatransit.com AVIATION - 515-239-1691 or www.iawings.com RAIL - 515-239-1052 or www.iowarail.com BICYCLISTS - 515-239-1713 or www.iowabikes.comMULTI-USE TRAILS - 515-233-7733 or www.iowabikes.comWATERWAYS - 515-239-1653 or www.dot.state.ia.us/barge.htm