DMV

Services and appointments

Vehicle registrations, license plates, and titling services are processed at a county treasurer’s office. Please contact the county treasurer in the county appropriate for your transaction, using the Iowa counties map.

Motor Carrier Services
Make a motor carrier services appointment.

Driver’s license and ID services

To ensure the best service, we recommend scheduling an appointment with us. However, walk-ins are always welcome, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Additionally you can also be served by your local county treasurer's office. Please check with their office to see if you need an appointment.


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Click on the pins to view the hours of service and other information about each location. 

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Find out what documents you need to get your Iowa license or ID for the first time or to get your REAL ID gold star.

DOT drivers license stations
 DOT driver's license service centers
County drivers license offices
 County drivers license offices

Vehicle registration and titling information

Vehicle registration is handled by a county treasurer's office. Please contact them for questions regarding your registration fees.

Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services

Mailing address

Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services
P.O. Box 10382
Des Moines, IA  50306-0382

Address

Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services
6310 SE Convenience Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50021

Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m.

Holiday closings

Martin Luther King Day
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day
Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day
Monday, Sept.1, 2025
Veterans Day
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
New Years Day
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026

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