Adel IA DMV Office
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Motor Vehicle Department
918 Court St., Suite A Adel, IA 50003 Phone 515-993-5812 Fax: 515-993-5875 Driver’s License Department 918 Court St., Suite B Adel, IA 50003 Phone: 515-993-6992 Fax: 515-993-6888 |
Office Hours for Tax , Drivers License & Motor Vehicle: 8:00 – 4:30 / Monday – Friday Driver License Written Testing: 8:00 – 4:00 / Monday – Friday Car Drives: By appointment Dallas County Treasurer Tax Department 801 Court St., Rm 201 Adel, IA 50003 Phone 515-993-5808 Fax: 515-993-5855 |
Adel IA DMV Office is ready to help if you need to take your driving test, renew your driving license, get a learner’s permit and many other services. Waiting times can some times be long depending on how many people are at the service center, so go early and you will get out early.
Adel IA DMV Office Tips:
- Show Up Early: DMV offices can sometimes be crowded. You must understand that over 75% of Americans drive to work every day. So a lot of people may be at the DMV office with concerns or questions related to their drivers license.
- Be prepared to wait: With lots of people at your local DMV office, if you are late you will have to wait. the best way to avoid the long lines at the DMV office is to get to the office early.
- Bring a snack: With the often long wait, you may get hungry. If you do you can snack while you wait in any DMV office. You don’t want to miss your number being called because you went out to buy a snack.
- Have a Cool Head: With lots of people at the DMV waiting to be seen it’s easy to get frustrated and loose you cool. Remember that the DMV office counselors are there to assist you. Keeping a cool head and being courteous will help speed the process along.
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This is a combined transaction—changing your address and getting a REAL ID (gold star)—and for both, you’ll need to visit a service center in person.
Here’s the information regarding appointments for the Adel, IA area:
Appointments are Recommended: The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) generally recommends scheduling an appointment for driver’s license and ID services to ensure the best service and minimize your wait time. You can often schedule an appointment online through the Iowa DOT website.
Walk-ins are Often Welcome: While appointments are encouraged, some locations, especially those run by County Treasurers (which handle driver’s license services in many Iowa counties like the Adel office in Dallas County), may accept walk-ins. However, walk-in wait times can vary and may be lengthy if they prioritize scheduled appointments.
Since the Adel office is in Dallas County, it’s best to check their specific guidance, but the general recommendation from the Iowa DOT is to schedule an appointment for services like:
Changing your residential address and getting a new card with the correct address ($10 replacement fee).
Getting the REAL ID gold star for the first time (an additional $10 replacement fee if it’s not time for renewal).
Key things to remember for the Gold Star (REAL ID) and Address Change:
You must visit in person to get the REAL ID gold star, even if you just moved.
Bring all required documents for the REAL ID (gold star), which typically includes:
One document proving Identity and Lawful Status (like a certified birth certificate or valid U.S. passport).
One document proving your full Social Security Number (like the SSN card, W-2, or 1099).
Two printed documents proving your current Iowa residential address (like a utility bill, bank statement, or postmarked mail).
Documents showing legal name changes (if your current name is different from your birth certificate, like a marriage certificate or divorce decree).
Action Step: To be safe and save time, you should try to schedule an appointment online through the Iowa DOT’s scheduling system. If you can’t find an appointment or prefer a walk-in, call the Adel/Dallas County office first to confirm their current walk-in policy and hours for driver’s license services.