Iowa Driver's License Types & Costs
There are additional fees for commercial endorsements.
There is a $1 fee for a duplicate license (e.g., change
of address, name change).
There is a $3 fee to replace a Lost or Stolen License or ID.
There is no charge to replace a broken or damaged license.
Persons under the age of
18 or age 70 and older will be issued 2-year licenses.
All others must be issued 5-year licenses.
Credit and debit cards are not accepted for payment of fees at this time.
| License Class | Minimum Age | Expiration Date | Tests Required | Cost |
| O (Identification Only) | No Minimum Age |
5 Years Age 70+, Indefinite |
None | $5 |
| A (Commercial) | 18 | 2
Years 5 Years |
See CDL Manual | $16* $40* |
| B (Commercial) | 18 | 2
Years 5 Years |
See CDL Manual | $16* $40* |
| C (Commercial) | 18 | 2
Years 5 Years |
See CDL Manual | $16* $40* |
| C (Non-commercial-Operator) | 16 | 2
Years 5 Years |
Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $8 $20 |
| D (Non-commercial-Chauffeur) | 18 | 2
Years 5 Years |
Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $16 $40 |
| L (Motorcycle License-Added to Existing License) | 16 | Same as current license | Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $2 per yr |
| L (Motorcycle License Only-New Issuance) | 16 | 2
Years 5 Years |
Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $12 $30 |
| Restriction 1 (Motorcycle Instruction Permit-Must be added to an existing license) | 14 | Same as current license | Knowledge, Vision | $2 per yr |
| C-Restriction 1 (Motorcycle Permit Only-New Issuance) | 14 | 4 Years | Knowledge, Vision | $14 |
| C-Restriction 2 (Instruction Permit) | 14 | 4 Years | Knowledge, Vision | $6 |
| Restriction 3 (Commercial Instruction Permit-Must be added to an existing license) | 18 | 6 months | Knowledge, Vision | $12 |
| C-Restriction 4 (Chauffeur's Instruction Permit) | 18 | 4 Years | Knowledge, Vision | $12 |
| C-Restriction 5 (Motorized Bicycle License-Moped) | 14 | 2 Years | Knowledge, Vision | $8 |
| C-Restriction 6 (Minor's Restricted License) | 16 | 2 Years | Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $8 |
| C-Restriction 7 (Minor's School License) | 14 | 2 Years | Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $8 |
| Also see: |
Driver's License Station
Locations & Hours New Centralized System for the Issuance of Driver's Licenses Renewing an Iowa Driver's License |
ŠIowa
Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division.
Last update
on
February 12, 2009