Iowa Driver's License Types & Costs
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.
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.
A one-time surcharge of $3 will be added beginning July 1, 2003, and
ending June 30, 2008.
The surcharge will fund a driver information system update.
| License Class | Minimum Age | Expiration Date | Tests Required | Cost |
| O (Identification Only) | Any 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 |
| M (Motorcycle License-Added to Existing License) | 16 | Same as current license | Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $1 per yr |
| M (Motorcycle License Only-New Issuance) | 16 | 2
Years 5 Years |
Knowledge, Vision, Driving | $10 $25 |
| Restriction 1 (Motorcycle Instruction Permit-Must be added to an existing license) | 14 | Same as current license | Knowledge, Vision | $1 per yr |
| C-Restriction 1 (Motorcycle Permit Only-New Issuance) | 14 | 2 Years | Knowledge, Vision | $8 |
| C-Restriction 2 (Instruction Permit) | 14 | 2 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 | 2 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 |
ŠIowa
Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division.
Last update
on
April 04, 2008