1. 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 what documents you should bring when you apply.
2. Go to a drivers license station.
3. Complete the required form and submit all necessary documents.
4. Pay the application fee.

Under age 18 identification card

To obtain an Iowa identification (ID) card, you must provide the consent of a parent or legal guardian. A Parent's/Guardian's Written Consent Form must be filled out. This form is also available at any driver's license station.

Personal checklist of the documents you will need to satisfy Iowas identification requirements Start

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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

Driver's License Station - Locations

• No age requirement
• Resident of Iowa
• US Citizen/ Lawful presence

Iowa ID card: $8

An Iowa ID card is valid for 8 years.

Parent's/Guardian's Written Consent Form

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Apply for an Iowa ID card at a Drivers License Station

• Name
• Date and place of birth
• Current residence
• Social security number

Following is a procedure on how you can apply for an identification card in Iowa.

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• Iowa DOT:

http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/realid/home.html

http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ods/under18ID.html

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