Iowa · Permit testIowa DMV service centers run by the DOT
As of October 2026, the DOT lists these driver's license service centers:
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Ames | 203 S. Grand Ave. |
| Ankeny | 6310 SE Convenience Blvd. |
| Burlington | 550 S. Gear Ave. |
| Cedar Rapids | 3726 Queen Court SW, Suite 204 |
| Clinton | 2900 S. 25th St., Suite C2 |
| Coralville | 2303 Jones Blvd. |
| Council Bluffs | 1720 N. 16th St., Suite D and E |
| Davenport | Village Shopping Center, 902 W. Kimberly Rd., Ste 6D |
| Des Moines | River Place, 2339 Euclid Ave. |
| Dubuque | 2460 Gateway Dr. |
| Fort Dodge | 3229 1st Ave. S. |
| Marshalltown | 704 May St. |
| Mason City | 2570 4th St. SW |
| Muscatine | 431 Lake Park Blvd. |
| Ottumwa | 2849 N. Court Rd., Suite B |
| Sioux City | Market Place Mall, 3005 Hamilton Blvd. |
| Waterloo | 2060 Sovia Dr., Ste 116 |
| Waukee | Kettlestone Plaza, 1156 SE Ashworth Rd. |
The list gives the same phone number for every center, 515-244-8725. The DOT recommends an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome.
Looking for Iowa City or Cedar Falls?
Neither has a DOT service center on the DOT's list. For Iowa City, the list has the Coralville center at 2303 Jones Blvd. For Cedar Falls, it has the Waterloo center at 2060 Sovia Dr. County treasurer's offices are another option, and the treasurers' map shows where they are.
County treasurer's offices
County treasurer's offices also handle driver's licenses and give the knowledge test. Each sets its own hours, which the Iowa State Treasurers Association's site lists, and the manual asks you to contact the office before you go.
A $10 out-of-county fee may apply if you visit a county where you don't live. The fee is set by the county.
Is iowadot.gov the Iowa DMV website?
Yes. The DOT's Motor Vehicle Division pages are on iowadot.gov, and its online services are on My MVD. The manual says My MVD is the only place to renew your license online, and warns about websites that sell information the DOT gives for free.
For general questions, the DOT's phone number is 515-239-1101.
Sources: Iowa DOT · Iowa Driver's License Manual · Iowa State Treasurers Association and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- Iowa DOT: All DMV locations (DOT service centers) ↗
- Iowa DOT: Motor Vehicle Division ↗
- Iowa DOT: Iowa driver's license practice test (where the test is given) ↗
- Iowa Driver's License Manual, M1170, July 2026 (PDF) ↗
- Iowa State Treasurers Association: County treasurer map ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.