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How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Iowa

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

The Department of Transportation (DOT) of Iowa notifies vehicle owners of the expiration date of their vehicle registration by mail. Vehicle registrations can be renewed before the expiration date in person and the form for this can be downloaded through the DOT's online service,

REGISTRATION RENEWAL BY U.S. MAIL

Send the completed registration renewal form downloaded from here (refer Form no. 411007) and the appropriate payment to:

Iowa Department of Transportation

Office of Vehicle Services,
6310 SE Convenience Blvd.
Ankeny, IA- 50021

REGISTRATION RENEWAL VIA THE INTERNET

  1. Go to the Iowa Department of Transportation Online Services website.
  2. Have your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or debit card (MasterCard or VISA) handy to pay for the renewal. You can also request an electronic withdrawal from your checking account.
  3. There is no additional fee for online renewals.

REGISTRATION RENEWAL IN PERSON

  1. Locate the DOT office in your area.
  2. Bring the registration renewal form and the certificate of title along with cash, check, credit or debit card to pay for the renewal. The appropriate form can be downloaded from here (Refer Form 411007).
  3. If there is a lien against the vehicle, it should be noted on the application.
  4. You are required to register within 30 days of establishing residency.

FEES

Registration for different categories of vehicles in Iowa will have different fees that range from $16 to $ 200 as seen here. The fees are calculated on the basis of the vehicle weight and the list price.

FOR CORRECTIONS

  1. Before renewal, check for errors in the pre-printed vehicle renewal notice that arrived in the mail.
  2. For correction or change of address, you can use the automated, toll-free number 515-237-3110 to renew, or use the online services to contact your county treasurer's office.
  3. For any other error, dial the toll-free number 515-237-3110 and explain the error to the DOT customer service agent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION