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    Driver license & ID

    First-time licenseGuideLearner's permit and first license: steps, tests and documentsDriver’s licenseGuideRenew, replace or update your driver's licenseREAL IDGuideGet a REAL ID for domestic flightsPractice permit testToolFree Iowa practice questions with Ava

    Vehicles

    Vehicle registrationGuideRegister or renew a vehicle, including new residentsTitle transferGuideTransfer ownership, or replace a lost titleRecall checkToolFree VIN lookup and steps to fix a recall in Iowa

    Insurance & tickets

    Auto insuranceOfficial linksIowa minimum: 20/40/15 liabilityTraffic ticketsGuideA DIY plan and editable court letters for a Iowa ticket

    Moving & updates

    New to the stateGuideJust moved here? Transfer your license and vehicleAddress changeGuideUpdate your address on your license and registration

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    Popular Iowa questions

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    How do I change my address in Iowa?

    Iowa lets you update your mailing address online free with no new card, but changing the home address on your license/ID needs a DMV appointment and a $10 replacement card. Vehicle records are handled by county treasurers.

    How do I renew my driver's license in Iowa?

    Iowa DOT allows eligible drivers ages 18-69 to renew their non-commercial license online, while others renew in person.

    How do I transfer my license and car after moving in Iowa?

    Just moved to Iowa? Driver license deadline: not stated. Vehicle title and registration deadline: 30 days.

    How do I get my first driver's license in Iowa?

    Iowa teens move from instruction permit (14+) to intermediate license (16+, after 12 months) to full license. Adults pass knowledge, vision, and driving tests.

    How do I get a REAL ID in Iowa?

    Prepare for Iowa REAL ID using the official agency instructions. Confirm current requirements before visiting.

    How do I register my vehicle in Iowa?

    Prepare for Iowa first-time vehicle registration using the official agency instructions. Confirm current requirements before visiting.

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