TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Services include:
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, Portugese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Persons 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 (must be under 70-years-old, have a valid driver's license, not have any medical/vision conditions that may impact ability to drive, have same address and name) https://mymvd.iowadot.gov.
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.com
MULTI-USE TRAILS - 515-233-7733 or www.iowabikes.com
WATERWAYS - 515-239-1653 or www.dot.state.ia.us/barge.htm
Physical Address
2060 Sovia Drive, Waterloo, IA 50702
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call or visit in person for services
Fee
Varies, call for details
Required documents
ID, DL, SS card, Birth certificate, green card or passport (need 2 forms of ID)
Eligibility
Iowa residents of legal driving age
Languages
English
Agency info
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Offers a variety of transportation services to the state of Iowa.