Logo Use

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) logos, logotypes, signatures, service marks, trademarks, trade names, and design marks (“logos”) are valuable assets that the State of Iowa must protect. Accordingly, we ask that you follow these style guidelines with respect to the Iowa DOT’s logos.

• tripGuide™ Style Guide
• Avenue of the Saints™ Style Guide
• Iowa Department of Transportation Style Guide
• Other Iowa Department of Transportation logos

Remember that you are generally not allowed to use Iowa DOT logos unless you are specifically licensed or authorized to use them. If you wish to use an Iowa DOT logo, please forward your request to Dena Gray-Fisher, director, Office of Media and Marketing Services at dena.grayfisher@dot.iowa.gov.

Your request should include:

• A brief written summary setting for: (a) your name and your company’s name; (b) contact information, including phone number, fax, E-mail address, and mailing address; (c) the specific Iowa DOT logo you wish to use; (d) a description of your proposed use of the logo, including why you want to use the logo, where the logo would appear, the duration and geographical extent of the proposed use, how the logo would be displayed relative to your corporate name and logo, and whether the Iowa DOT’s logo would be one of various logos appearing; and (e) a description of the Iowa DOT’s involvement in any program or project in association with which you propose to use the Iowa DOT’s logo.
• A mock-up or sample drawing showing your proposed use.

Following submission, the Iowa DOT will evaluate the request and contact you if additional information is necessary. You will then be notified whether the request is approved. The normal turnaround time for such requests is one week. If approval is granted, you will be sent formal written authorization to use the logo, electronic artwork and usage guidelines where appropriate.