Do I need to make an appointment in order to renew my Iowa driver’s license?

Q) It depends on how you want to renew your license. If you want to renew online, you do not need to make an appointment. However, if you want to renew in person, you will need to make an appointment. You can make an appointment online or by calling the Iowa DOT at (515) 281-5700.

Here are the steps to renew your Iowa driver’s license online:

Go to the Iowa DOT website and click on the “Drivers Licenses and ID Cards” tab.
Click on the “Renew Your Driver’s License or ID Card” link.
Enter your driver’s license number and date of birth.
Click on the “Continue” button.
Review your personal information and make any necessary changes.
Pay the renewal fee.
Click on the “Submit” button.
Here are the steps to renew your Iowa driver’s license in person:

Go to a driver’s license issuance location.
Bring your current driver’s license and proof of identity.
Pay the renewal fee.
Take a vision test.
Have your photo taken.
Receive your new driver’s license.

In Iowa, it is recommended that you make an appointment to renew your driver’s license, but it is not always required. However some Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) service centers may require appointments for all services, including driver’s license renewals.

To be sure, you can check the Iowa DOT website or call their customer service center at 1-800-532-1121 to confirm whether or not an appointment is required at the service center you plan to visit. It’s also a good idea to check their website for any updated information on their hours of operation or any COVID-19 safety measures they have in place.