Frequently Asked Questions

We do driving tests on Wednesdays by appointment only. We do not do CDL or motorcycle drive tests. 

For a CDL driving test, Visit the Iowa DOT website to schedule an appointment.

They must have taken driver's education and held their permit for 6 months with no accidents or citations. They will need to fill out a Minor School Affidavit and have it signed by their principal. Most schools have these at their disposal.

An ID costs $8 and is good for 8 years. The same documents are needed to get an ID as getting a driver's license.

• An operator’s license is $4 per year.
• A CDL is $8 per year.

Yes, the paper license expires in 30 days. Your real plastic license should arrive in the mail within that time frame. If it has not arrived in 30 days, please call the number on the back of the paper copy to see if it has been returned to them, if they can track it for you, or if they can give us permission to reissue.

Call our office at 563-652-2617 to make an appointment to replace your license.

You will need to bring in a parent and your current permit. You must have taken driver's ed, held a permit for one year, and have a clean driving record for the past six months.

You will need to bring in a parent to sign if you are under 18. You must have held the intermediate license for a year with a clean record. After you turn 18, those requirements are no longer needed.

Yes, as long as they are the parents. No other address can be put on the form. No address out of the school district is allowed. Put the second address under “Additional address that student intends to drive from" on the Minor School Affidavit.

They will need their birth certificate, social security card, and a parent with them. If the parent cannot be present, they will need to bring in a signed parent affidavit form.

Phone: 515-244-8725
Fax : 515-239-1837

You can renew in our office 30 days before and 60 days after your expiration date. If you are over a year expired you will have to retest.