Iowa DMV fees and documents

    Every Iowa fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.

    27 items across 7 tasks.

    Change your address

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Iowa Department of Transportation

    Fees

    • Mailing address change

      No fee.

      iowadot.gov

      Not stated

    • Replacement license/ID with new home address

      $10.

      iowadot.gov

      Not stated

    Documents

    • Change of Address Notice (Form 430012)

      Only to report a mailing address change by mail.

    Source: iowadot.gov

    Driver’s license renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Iowa Department of Transportation

    Fees

    • Operator (Class C) license

      Scales with license duration

      iowadot.gov

      $4 per year

    • Online processing fee

      Added to online renewals

      iowadot.gov

      $1.50

    Documents

    • Current Iowa license or ID

      Required to complete the renewal.

    • Credit or debit card

      For online renewals.

    Source: iowadot.gov

    First-time driver's license

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Iowa Department of Transportation

    Fees

    • Instruction Permit - Class C

      first learner permit, valid 4 years

      iowadot.gov

      $6.00

    Documents

    • Primary identification

    • Proof of residency

    • Proof of SSN

    • Parent consent Form 430018

      Minors.

    Source: iowadot.gov

    New resident guide

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT)

    Fees

    Documents

    • Out-of-state license

    • Current certificate of title

    • Application for Iowa title/registration

    Source: iowadot.gov

    REAL ID

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Iowa Department of Transportation

    Documents

    • Proof of identity

      One document proving date of birth, identity, lawful status (e.g. passport)

    • Proof of Social Security Number

      One document with current name and SSN

    • Two pieces of mail

      Proof of current Iowa residential address

    Source: iowadot.gov

    Title transfer

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Iowa Department of Transportation

    Documents

    • Signed title from previous owner

      Required to title a used vehicle

    • Bill of Sale or purchase agreement

      Evidence of purchase

    • Application for Iowa Certificate of Title (form 411007)

      Completed title application

    • Odometer statement

      Completed on back of title or form 411099 for 2011+ models

    Source: iowadot.gov

    Vehicle registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Iowa Department of Transportation

    Documents

    • Current ownership document (certificate of title)

      Surrendered to county treasurer

    • Application for Iowa certificate of title and/or registration

      Signed by all owners

    Source: iowadot.gov

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