Status of Driver’s License/ID Card Request

View the status of your driver’s license/ID card request.

Do you fly commercially?

Your driver's license/ID will need a REAL ID gold star in the upper right corner by May 7, 2025, to fly if you don’t have a different TSA-approved identity document like a passport or military ID. The deadline has been extended to May 2025 due to COVID-19.

You will also need a REAL ID gold star to enter a federal building that requires ID or a nuclear facility after May 2025. To get your REAL ID gold star, you will need to visit us in person and bring additional documents with you. Find out more about Real ID.

Has my new license/ID card been mailed?

Your new driver’s license or ID card will arrive in a plain white envelope within 21 days of being processed.

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Tips for logging in:

Make sure to enter your first name in the first box and last name in the second box
Enter your name exactly as it appears on your license or identification card (e.g. Matthew instead of Matt)
Be sure to use the LAST 5 digits of your social security number (a common mistake is to use only the last 4)

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myMVD@iowadot.us

First name

Last name

Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Last 5 DIGITS of your Social Security number

Iowa driver's license (DL) or
identification card (ID) number

By checking the box below, I certify the first name, last name, driver's license/ID number, date of birth, and last five digits of the Social Security number entered above are my own. I understand it is a criminal offense to knowingly submit false information to the Iowa Department of Transportation, punishable by fines, incarceration, and/or loss of driving or registration privileges.

I certify, under penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of the State of Iowa, that the above statement is true and correct.