Iowa MVD Locations

For inquiries related to driver’s licenses, vehicles and driver’s education, the Iowa Department of Transportation’s motor vehicle division is your source for answers. You can connect with the Iowa MVD, sometimes referred to as the Iowa DMV, if you are in need of a new driver’s license or you need to renew your license. To find your nearest office, you can use our convenient map below. Iowa MVD hours can vary by location, so you may want to call in advance. 

If you find any information that is inaccurate please contact us and we will update our database accordingly.

If for some reason the map is not working for you or if you prefer to have a text search feature, we have also included this simple table listing of all Iowa DMV locations.  This table lists the exact same information in the map but in a more searchable format.

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Iowa MVD Online Services

When you don’t have time to make the trip to your local Iowa MVD branch, you can take advantage of the services available on the Iowa DOT website.  Online services include the ability to renew or replace a license or state issued ID, order specialty license plates, and request oversize and entrance to highway permits.

You can access a full list of services here.

You can also use the online services website to schedule a time for an in-person appointment at an MVD location.

A full list of services provided is here. 

Iowa MVD Services

The Iowa MVD, which residents of other states might refer to as the “Iowa DMV”, provides a full slate of services from their physical locations across the state. Most branches will offer you the ability to obtain, replace, or renew many important licenses and registrations including:

• Driver’s licenses
• State IDs
• Vehicle registrations (and additional copies)
• Vehicle tabs and plates
• Request motor vehicle records
• Motorcycle and CDL driver testing

Before you make the trip we suggest printing and completing any forms you may need to make your visit as quick as possible.

Contact the Iowa MVD

Should you need to contact the headquarters of the Motor Vehicle Division in Iowa you can do so using the information listed below.

By mail:
Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010

By phone:
(515) 244-8725

On the web:
https://iowadot.gov/aboutus#ContactUs

Prepare To Earn Your Iowa Driver’s License

For those seeking their first license from the Iowa MVD, we’ve created resources to assist you on your way. We provide free driving permit practice tests for thos seeking standard licenses, CDLs, and motorcycle licenses in Iowa. To utilize these free resources, just follow the links.

• Iowa driver’s license and permit practice tests
• Iowa CDL practice test
• Iowa motorcycle license practice test

Iowa DMV FAQ

You are able to monitor your driving record and reinstatement requirements by visiting mymvd.iowa.gov.

If your Iowa driver’s license is does not have a REAL ID mark, you can receive the REAL ID market with the proper documentation for $10. 

The cost to renew an Iowa driver’s license is  $8 for a 2 year license, $20 for a 5 year license.

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• Iowa DOT Online Services
• Iowa Drivers Manual