Replacing a lost Iowa driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (Iowa DOT MVD) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Request a replacement; the DOT verifies your name, date of birth and Social Security number.
Source: legis.iowa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Show proof that the license was lost or destroyed.
Source: legis.iowa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $10 replacement fee.
Source: legis.iowa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026To fix a damaged card or change your name or address, surrender the old card for a duplicate.
Source: legis.iowa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Replacement fee
- $10.Source: legis.iowa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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