Iowa Driver's License Name or Address Change

Iowa Driver's License Name or Address Changes

Address Change

You must notify the Iowa Department of Transportation within 30 days when your mailing address has changed. This may be done by:

Appearing in person at any Iowa driver's license station. You will be issued a new driver's license or identification for $1.

In writing by completing and mailing or faxing Change of Address Notice Form #430012. Your written request must include your full name, driver's license number, new mailing address, and your signature. You will not be issued a new driver's license or identification. Send your written request to:

Office of Driver Services
Iowa Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 9204
Des Moines, IA 50306-9204
FAX: 515-239-1837

Name Change

Changing your name on an Iowa driver's license or ID must be done in person at any Iowa driver's license station. There is a $1 charge. Applicants must provide proof of any name change. Photocopies and faxes of documents will NOT be accepted:

Acceptable items are:

Certified copy of a court order that grants and orders the name change.

Certified decree of divorce that grants and orders the name change.

Certified copy of a marriage certificate that reflects the name change.

A certified copy is one that contains the original seal and certificate of the court or registrar, rather than a simple file or date stamp.