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Iowa Driver's License
Renewal & Extensions
Renewing Your License
Your Iowa license expires on your birthday. It is valid for driving for an additional 60 days.
After 60 days, you can be ticketed for driving with an expired license. Your license can be renewed within one year of the expiration date without having to take the knowledge test;
however, you will have to
pass the vision screening test each time your license is renewed.
If your license has been expired for more than one year,
you will have to take the driving test, knowledge test and vision screening.
You can also renew your license 30 days prior to your birthday.
Under special circumstances, you can apply for your
license renewal from 30 days to one year before the expiration on your
license. You must, however, explain to the examiner why you're
applying for such an early renewal.
Temporary Extension
If you are temporarily out-of-state and
are unable to renew your driver's license in person, you may apply for a
temporary extension not to exceed six months.
A request for extension must be made
within 30-days before or 60-days after the expiration date.
The request must also be in writing by mailing or faxing
an
Application for Temporary Extension of Motor Vehicle License - Form #430027
to the Office of Driver Services. You must provide an out-of-state
address and/or out-of-state fax number.
Temporary Extension for Military Personnel
An extension of operating privileges may be given to military personnel who
cannot return to Iowa to renew their driver's license in person. The
extension is valid until six months following separation from active duty.
Iowa law also provides for an extension to dependents of active military
personnel. This extension is valid for five years from the expiration
date of the license. A copy of the dependent's military identification
must accompany the written request.
A request for an
Extension for Military Service - Form 430081 may be faxed or
mailed to the Office of Driver Services.
Office of Driver Services Iowa Dept. of Transportation P.O. Box 9204 Des Moines, IA 50306-9204 Telephone: 515-244-8725 FAX: 515-239-1837
ŠIowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division
Updated:
February 26, 2009 |