Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the Iowa DOT at 515-239-1101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for information regarding address changes on licenses and registrations. Contacting the local County Treasurer office that issued the original car registration can complete car registration address changes. Address changing for a driver s license may be completed at a local Iowa issuance location. Offices may issue a replacement license with the new address.

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Contact the current car insurance provider for information on changing addresses when moving in Iowa. The local insurance provider will explain the necessary steps needed. It is important to provide a full name, the insurance policy number, and any additional address change information. Many car insurance companies allow address changes to be completed online, by phone or in person.

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To make an Iowa official address change on car registration, it is advisable to contact the local County Treasurer. Contact the office that issued the original car registration. The County Treasurer s office will provide information regarding the procedures and the steps to change address on the car registration. Make sure to provide all necessary vehicle information and required documents. It may be required to bring address change forms, documentation, or other information to the local office.

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Changes on commercial driver s license must be done in person. To file an IA address change request on a CDL, the applicant must be present at a local Iowa issuance location. The mailing address and the address on the CDL may have to be the same. Contact the Iowa DOT at 515-239-1101 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for information on CDL address changes. The Department of Transportation may require additional information and documentation be presented.

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The Iowa Department of Transportation must be notified within 30 days of an Iowa official address change. An Iowa address change request may be done in person, online, or via mail or fax.

If requesting in person:

• Visit a local Iowa issuance location with the current driver s license. If requesting the address change to be reflected on the license, additional replacement fees may apply. It is advisable to bring two forms of new residency proof along with the current driver s license.

If requesting online:

• Visit the Iowa myMVD website. The portal allows a mailing address change free of charge. The change will not be reflected on the current driver s license.

If requesting via mail or fax:

• Mail or fax a completed Change of Address Notice. The mailing address will be changed but does not include a new ID or driver s license. Fax the Iowa address change form to 515-239-1837. The mailed request can be sent to:

Office of Driver Services

Iowa Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 9204

Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204

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When requesting an Iowa address change for an ID card, the Department of Transportation allows it to be done in person, online, or via mail or fax. Follow these steps to change addresspreferences.

If requesting in person:

• Visit a local Iowa issuance location with the current ID card. An address change license replacement will incur additional fees. It is advisable to bring two forms of new residency proof along with the current driver s license.

If requesting online:

• Visit the Iowa myMVD website. The portal allows a mailing address change free of charge. The change will not be reflected on the current ID.

If requesting via mail or fax:

• Mail or fax a completed Change of Address Notice. The mailing address will be changed but does not include a new ID or driver s license. Fax the Iowa address change form to 515-239-1837. The mailed request can be sent to:

Office of Driver Services

Iowa Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 9204

Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204

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Name change processes vary depending on the car insurance provider. Contactyour current car insurance about making a name change request with the company. A car insurance provider may require a variety of steps to change names on the car insurance policy. The applicant may need to provide the insurance representative with insurance information upon request. It is advisable to have any required documentation and Iowa name change forms handy and prepared.

Contact the local County treasurer where the car registration was originally completed in order to request a name change on the Iowa car registration. Usually, a replacement registration will be issued. The replacement registration will need the plate number of the vehicle along with certified, legal documents indicating name change. A replacement registration holds a payment fee of $3.00 (subject to change). The county treasurer may require additional fees.

For an official name change request on an Iowa driver s license the license holder must appear in person at a local Iowa issuance location. Upon arrival, the applicant must provide the following:

• Evidence indicating name change
• Current Iowa driver s license
• Payment of replacement fee of $10.00 (subject to change)

Contact the Iowa Department of Transportation at 515-239-1101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for information on required documentation and other questions regarding requirements to change name in Iowa.

To request a name change on an Iowa ID card, the cardholder must appear in person at a local Iowa issuance location. To arrive at a location prepared, follow this name change checklist. Bring:

• Evidence indicating name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order).
• Current Iowa ID card.
• Payment of replacement fee of $10.00 (subject to change).

Upon name change completion, the current Iowa ID card will be revoked and the applicant will be issued a temporary identification card valid for 30 days. Contact the Iowa Department of Transportation at 515-239-1101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for additional information onIA official name changes.

The initial step in the legal name change process involves contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA) to be issued a corrected SS card. The SSA will require documentation proving:

• Evidence of identity
• Evidence of citizenship or lawful status
• Evidence of certified, name change

With evidence of these documents, the SSA will require a completed Application for a Social Security Card. Contact the SSA for further instructions on visiting or mailing the necessary documentation to a local SS office. Upon completing the name change process with the SSA, allow 24 hours for the system to update the applicant s SS status.

When filing a petition for name change on a current Iowa car registration, visit the local county treasurer office where the original car registration was issued. In most cases, a $3.00 replacement car registration fee is charged. The county treasurer may require additional fees to process a name change. Contact, via phone or email, the local county treasurer s office regarding questions on requirements to change names on car registration. All fees are subject to change.

To file an Iowa name change request for a car title, the applicant must visit the county treasurer office where the original title was issued. Make sure to provide official evidence, with a seal or stamp, to certify a legal name change. The following fees will be required to pay:

• $15.00 new title fee
• $10 processing fee for lienholder documentation (if applicable)

Upon appearing at a local Department of Transportation, kiosk, or county treasure s office, provide evidence of yourname change and appropriate documentation. A payment of replacement fee of $10.00 (subject to change) will need to be given in order to complete an official name change for an Iowa ID or driver s license.

The plastic driver s license or ID card will not be issued immediately. Replacement cards arrive between sevenand 21 business days. In place, an applicant will be given a temporary ID or driver s license valid for 30 days.

To present proof of residency when changing the address on the driver s license card, the applicant is responsible for providing two different forms of address change evidence. The Iowa address change request involves presenting two forms of evidence and turning in the original driver s license.

Evidence of residency may include:

• Iowa voter registration card
• Utility hookup or bill (water, gas, electric, or garbage removal)
• Second utility hookup or bill (different than the first)
• Credit, debit, or charge card statement
• Iowa residential mortgage, lease or rental agreement (lease and rental agreements must include the landlord s name and contact information)

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Non-U.S. citizens must present both their original driver s license or ID card and evidence of new residency. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the DOT within 30 days of the address change in person, online, or via mail or fax. If requesting an Iowa official address change on the license or ID, provide evidence of residency.

Evidence may include:

• Iowa voter registration card
• Utility hookup or bill (water, gas, electric, or garbage removal)
• Second utility hookup or bill (different than the first)
• Credit, debit or charge card statement
• Iowa residential mortgage, lease or rental agreement (lease and rental agreements must include the landlord s name and contact information)

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The Iowa Department of Transportation holds the right to contact any licensee to communicate changes or notifications. Contact the DOTat 515-239-1101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for information on address changes and probable consequences. Address changes may be reflected on the driver s licenses or used strictly for mailing purposes. An IA address change request may be completed in person, online, or via fax or email.

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The Iowa DOT requires a person to contact the department within 30 days of their IA address changing. The notification may be done in person, online, or via mail or fax.

• If requesting in person, visit a local Iowa issuance location with the current driver s license and the address change.
• If requesting online, visit the Iowa myMVD website. The portal allows a mailing address change free of charge.
• If requesting via mail or fax complete, the Iowa address change form titled Change of Address Notice. Fax the IA address change form to 515-239-1837. The mailed request can be sent to the Office of Driver Services Iowa Department of Transportation P.O. Box 9204.

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