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    Iowa DOT appointments

    If you’re planning a trip to Iowa, you can count on the DOT appoinments for facility location and hours of operation to be convenient. In Iowa, all DOT appoinments are located in the same facility, and they are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm on weekdays. In addition to standard DOT services, Iowa also offers specialized services, including driving school and road test sites. For the most complete and convenient DOT appoinments, visit any of the following facilities:

    Harrison, Iowa DOT
    Marshalltown, Iowa DOT
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa DOT
    Sperry, Iowa DOT
    Ottumwa, Iowa DOT
    Keosauqua, Iowa DOT

    Find a DOT office near you

    If you want to know where is the nearest DMV office, you can get it here:

    Iowa DOT offices

    If you’re looking for information about an Iowa DOT appointment, you can find all the necessary details on the agency’s website. The website also contains instructions on how to locate the closest DOT facility. So whether you’re planning a visit to Iowa for business or pleasure, make the most of your time and schedule an appointment at a convenient DOT appoinment.

    Steps to request an appointment Online

    Visit the official website of the Iowa DOT.
    On the homepage, scroll down to the section ‘I want to…’ and click on the ‘Schedule an appointment’ button.
    On the next page, click on the ‘Schedule an appointment online’ button.
    On the next page, choose the service you need to schedule an appointment for and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
    Enter the required details on the next page and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
    Choose the office you wish to visit and the date and time of your appointment and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
    Review the details of your appointment and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
    Enter your contact information on the next page and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
    Enter your payment information on the next page and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
    Review your appointment details and click on the ‘Confirm’ button.


    What is the Iowa DOT?

    The Iowa DOT is a state-level government agency responsible for the maintenance and construction of highways, bridges, and public transit in the US state of Iowa. The agency is also responsible for driver’s licensing, vehicle registration, and vehicle titles.

    Procedures that you will be able to manage at Iowa DOT

    The DOT is in charge of everything related to transportation, whether public or private, so its services are very varied. Check out some of these services:
    -You will be able to get a new driver’s license
    -You will be able to renew your driver’s license
    -You will be able to replace your driver’s license
    -You will be able to update the address on your driver’s license
    -You will be able to register your vehicle
    -You will be able to renew your vehicle registration
    -You will be able to get a new license plate
    -You will be able to transfer a license plate
    -You will be able to get a duplicate license plate
    -You will be able to update your vehicle registration
    -You will be able to get a new title for your vehicle
    -You will be able to get a duplicate title for your vehicle
    -You will be able to get a new registration card for your vehicle

    Get your REAL ID at Iowa DOT

    Now that REAL ID enforcement is in effect, Iowans can visit any driver’s license issuance site to get a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card.

    The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards. The purposes covered by the Act are: accessing federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants, and boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft.

    You do not need a REAL ID to drive, vote, or access most federal benefits that do not require identification. However, you will need a REAL ID for domestic air travel and to access certain federal facilities after October 1, 2020.

    Starting on May 3, 2023 a new federal law will require you to have a REAL ID to fly within the U.S. or visit a federal facility.
    We expect wait times to drastically escalate as the deadline approaches, so get your REAL ID as soon as you can. Wait no further, start your REAL ID application now!
    In the event you need to swing by the DMV for your driving license, modify your name due to divorce, marriage or a court order, or transfer your ‘other state’ license to your new state, you can just shorten the process and just acquire a REAL ID.

    Find more information about appointments for your REAL ID

    What to bring to my appointment

    To ensure that your appointment at the Iowa DOT goes smoothly, please bring the following items with you:
    -Your driver’s license
    -Your vehicle registration
    -Proof of insurance
    -The required paperwork for the specific service you are seeking
    -Any other documents that may be required for that service

    Iowa DOT Forms

    Check out some of our more common forms and guidelines in filling them in. The majority of the forms are made in a way that you can type your details on them before printing them, making the process effortless. In case you print the form prior to typing the needed details, MAKE SURE you use blue or black ink. You must have Adobe Acrobat to view and print the forms.

    Please use all CAPITAL LETTERS when typing information in the form.

    When the printing is complete, go through your document to ensure that everything is as it should be. If there are any sections that require you to circle or tick your preferred options, make sure you do so. Also, ensure that you sign your form(s). Please refrain from sending email attachments. For safety reasons, we don’t click on email attachments.

    Find here allIowa forms for your paperwork


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