There are two ways to renew your driver's license or ID card: online or in-person. Have a commercial driver's license? Find out what you need to renew your Iowa CDL. If you meet the eligibility requirements , you may renew your driver's license or identification ID card online and skip a trip to the driver's license issuance location.
You will need your current driver's license or ID card and a credit or debit card at your fingertips to complete the process. You can renew your driver's license or identification card at any one of Iowa's issuance sites. Your license expires on the expiration date printed on the license. The license is valid for driving for an additional 60 days after the expiration date.
After 60 days from the expiration date, you may be ticketed for driving with an expired license. One year following expiration, you will be required to take the knowledge test and drive test. If you plan to travel or rent a car during the day grace period, you should renew your driver's license; some entities may not recognize the grace period. You may renew your driver's license days before its expiration date. If you demonstrate a good cause exists to renew earlier, you may renew your driver's license up to one year before the expiration date.
You must pass the vision screening each time you renew your license. If you are a foreign national , you may renew your driver's license up to 30 days before the expiration date. Since we need to verify your lawful status, we are not able to renew earlier. Commercial learner permits CLP will be issued with an expiration date of one year. Full test required upon renewal. Driver licenses issued to persons under the age of 18 , over 72, or persons who are temporary foreign nationals will be issued with shorter renewal periods set by Iowa law.
To assist Iowans gather the necessary documents, there is a list of acceptable documents available on the Internet Proof of Identity , or you can call to listen to a recorded message. Your driver's license is valid for driving for an additional 60 days after the expiration date. If you are temporarily out of state, are unable to renew your driver's license in person and do not meet eligibility to renew online, you may apply for a temporary extension not to exceed six months.
