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==Procedure==
#Gather all documents you will need to submit or present to apply for the procedure. Use the link provided on the 'Required Documents' section to create a checklist of documents you should bring when you apply.
#Go to a drivers license station.
#Complete the required form and submit all necessary documents.
#Pass all necessary tests.
#Pay the application fee.

==Required Documents==
Personal checklist of the documents you will need to satisfy Iowas identification requirements [http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/realid/success.html Start]

[https://forms.iowadot.gov/FormsMgt/External/431053.pdf View/print a paper brochure of the checklist]

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Iowa DOT''' 
General information: 515-239-1101 
Drivers license information : 800-532-1121 (toll free in Iowa) or 515-244-8725 
Commercial vehicle information : 800-925-6469 (toll free in Iowa) 

'''Mailing address:''' 
800 Lincoln Way 
Ames, IA 50010 

[http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ods/dlsites.htm Driver's License Station - Locations]

==Eligibility==
*Obtained a valid drivers license
*Resident of Iowa
*US Citizen/ lawfully present in the US

==Fees==
'''License class: Cost'''
*A (commercial) : $8 per year *
*B (commercial) : $8 per year *
*C (commercial) : $8 per year *
*C (noncommercial - operator) : $4 per year *
*D (noncommercial - chauffeur) : $8 per year *
*L (motorcycle license -added to existing license) : $2 per year
*M (motorcycle license only - new issuance) : $6 per year *
*Restriction 1 (motorcycle instruction permit) Must be added to an existing license : $2 per year
*C - restriction 1 (motorcycle permit only - new issuance) : $14
*C - restriction 2 (instruction permit) : $6
*Restriction 3 (commercial instruction permit) Must be added to an existing license : $12
*C - restriction 4 (chauffeur's instruction permit) : $12
*C - restriction 5 (motorized bicycle license - moped) : $8
*C - restriction 6 (minor's restricted license) : $8
*C - restriction 7 (minor's school license) : $8
*Upgrade from operator license to chauffer or commercial license : $4 per year

'''Note*:''' The hazardous material endorsement fee must be paid every time a CDL is renewed. The hazardous material knowledge examination is also required.

==Validity==
'''License class: Expiration date'''
*A (commercial) : Two years/Five to eight years
*B (commercial) : Two years/Five to eight years
*C (commercial) : Two years/Five to eight years
*C (noncommercial - operator): Two years/Five to eight years
*D (noncommercial - chauffeur): Two years/Five to eight years
*L (motorcycle license -added to existing license): Same as current license
*M (motorcycle license only - new issuance): Two years/Five to eight years
*Restriction 1 (motorcycle instruction permit) Must be added to an existing license: Same as current license
*C - restriction 1 (motorcycle permit only - new issuance): Four years
*C - restriction 2 (instruction permit) : Four years
*Restriction 3 (commercial instruction permit) Must be added to an existing license: Six months
*C - restriction 4 (chauffeur's instruction permit) : Four years
*C - restriction 5 (motorized bicycle license - moped) : Two years
*C - restriction 6 (minor's restricted license): Two years
*C - restriction 7 (minor's school license): Two years
*Upgrade from operator license to chauffer or commercial license: Prorate duplicate license

''Starting Jan. 1, 2014, and continuing through Dec. 31, 2018, Iowa will transition from a standard five-year license term to an eight-year license term. During this time, Iowa driver's licenses will be issued with a randomly assigned expiration date between five and eight years.''

'''Notes:'''
*Licenses issued to persons under the age of 18 or persons who are temporary foreign nationals will be issued driver's licenses with shorter renewal periods set by Iowa law.
*License issued to persons 72 and over will be valid for two years.

==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
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==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".

==Instructions==
Renew your driver's license by going to a Drivers License Station.

==Required Information==
*Name
*Date and Place of birth
*Current residence
*Social security number

==Need for the Document==
Following is a procedure on how you can renew a driver's license issued in Iowa.

==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
*Iowa DOT:
:http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ods/renewal.htm

==Others==
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