Thinking about getting your driver's license at the Iowa DMV? Here's exactly what you need to know to get your permit, pass your road test, and get your Iowa driver license.
Here's How to Get Your Iowa Driver's License
Here's what you'll need to get your Iowa license:
- Documents verifying the following: Proof of identity and date of birth, Social Security Number, Residency, Name Change documents - if applicable, Lawful U.S. presence - (for Non-U.S. born)
- Payment for applicable fees
Here's what you'll need to do to get your Iowa license:
- Read the Iowa Driver’s Manual and take the online practice exams to prepare for the written test: A score of 80% or higher is needed for a passing score.
- Apply for your Learner’s Permit: submit the required documents and ID at the DMV; consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge
- At the DMV, submit the application for a driver's license, pass the written test, pass the vision test, receive your Learner’s Permit
- Once you're ready, schedule your road test on the DMV website or you can schedule on Skip. If you need a car or driver for your road test, you can schedule a road test concierge here.
- Before your road test, visit the ultimate Iowa DMV road test guide to find out more information about the Iowa driving test.
- Once you pass your road test you'll receive a temporary driver's license. Then, you'll receive your new Class C driver’s license via U.S. mail.
Here are Iowa driver's license exceptions to note:
- If you're younger than 18 years old, you will need to complete the Graduated Driver's License (GDL) program
- If you're not a U.S. citizen, you will only be eligible for an IA driver's license if your legal stay in the country is for at least 30 days. If you are authorized for employment, you must have a Social Security number (SSN).
- The length of your driver's license will depend on the length of your stay in the United States
- You will need to provide your own working and registered vehicle and have insurance coverage
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