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How do you renew a driver's license in Iowa?

I haven’t renewed my Iowa driver’s license in quite some time and I didn’t realize it expires in a month. How do I renew it?

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Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Uh oh! Having an expired license is never a good thing, but it’s good you realized it before it expired. There are two ways to renew your
Iowa
driver’s license: online or in person.
To renew your license online:
  • Head to the Iowa DMV website to see if you’re eligible to renew online
  • If eligible, collect the required documents: your current driver’s license and a credit/debit card
  • Follow the online license renewal instructions
  • Pay the fee (driver’s license renewal fee + $1.50 online processing fee)
To renew in person, follow these steps:
  • Find your local Iowa DMV
  • Schedule an appointment online or contact your local county treasurer
Driver’s licenses are valid for eight years, but Iowa has a 60-day grace period for expired licenses. After 60 days, you may be ticketed for driving with an expired license.
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