Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 761 - Transportation Department
Driver Licenses
Chapter 605 - License Issuance
Rule 761-605.25 - License Renewal
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024
(1) A licensee who wishes to renew a driver's license shall apply to the department and, if required, pass the appropriate examination.
(2) A valid noncommercial license may be renewed within 180 days before the expiration date. The department for good cause may renew a noncommercial license earlier, except the department shall not renew a REAL ID driver's license issued under rule 761-601.7 (321) earlier than 180 days before the expiration date if such a renewal would result in noncompliance under 6 CFR Section 37.5(a).
(3) Reserved.
(4) If the licensee's current residential address, name, date of birth, or sex designation has changed since the previous license was issued, the licensee shall comply with the following:
(5) A licensee who has not previously been issued a license that may be accepted for federal identification purposes under 6 CFR Part 37 (a REAL ID license) and wishes to obtain a REAL ID license upon renewal must comply with the requirements of rule 761-601.5 (321) to obtain a REAL ID license upon renewal.
(6) A licensee who is a foreign national with temporary lawful status must provide documentation of lawful status as required by 761-subrule 601.5(4) at each renewal.
(7) The department may determine means or methods for electronic renewal of a noncommercial driver's license.
G-No driving when headlights required
J-Restrictions on the back of card
T-Medical report required at renewal
8-Special instruction permit
Q-No interstate or freeway driving
(8) The department may determine means or methods for electronic renewal of a commercial driver's license.
H-Hazardous material
X-Hazardous material and tank
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.186, 321.188 and 321.196; the REAL ID Act of 2005 (49 U.S.C. Section 30301 note); and 6 CFR Part 37 .