Iowa Department of Transportation - Ames Driver's License Station - By Appointment - Iowa DOT

Category: Driver's license office

Address: 3708 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014, USA

Phone: +15152448725

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Russell Brown

Aug 19, 2022

The Staff was absolutely amazing.

Jonny Cakes

Aug 16, 2022

The new appointment system is amazing. My appointment was for 9:30. I got there around 9:15 and I was out by 9:40. Make sure you bring all your documentation with you, and you’ll be done before you know it. Thank you so much!

Rhonda

Aug 4, 2022

They wouldn't answer so I kept spamming calls to them for over 30 minutes, no answer. I'll keep doing it to see how long their lines can be busy till they allow a single call through.

Sayan Mitra

Jul 21, 2022

Awesome peps, got my work done very quickly.

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Questions & Answers

what days are you open & the hours ?

Phyllis Taylor | Oct 10, 2018
Phil & Betty Morris | Oct 9, 2020

what days are you open and what hours?

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Do I need an appointment to get a form for a handicap parking permit?

Carolyn Terrill | Aug 10, 2022
DOT Webteam | Aug 10, 2022

You do not need an appointment to pick up a form. You can also download and print the form at https://iowadot.seamlessdocs.com/f/ApplPersonswithDisabilitiesParkingPermit. Be sure to click the circular print button rather than using the browser's print button.

How can I reschedule an appointment

Paul Miles | Jul 11, 2022
Veronica Sam | Jul 11, 2022

All appointments are scheduled and rescheduled online

How do you make an appointment? Phone?

Randy Braden | Jun 11, 2022
DOT Webteam | Jun 11, 2022

You can schedule an appointment at https://iowadot.gov/service-selector.

Can I get my licensene renewed on line

Joanne Cory | Dec 13, 2021
satish kumar | Dec 13, 2021

It depends. If you are a US citizen, yes. If not you have to go in person

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Do individuals that only have the ID ..What do they need to do to be able to fly. do they need to bring anything?

denise Cardella | Oct 9, 2021
DOT Webteam | Oct 9, 2021

Until May 2023 (when the REAL ID (gold star) goes into effect), a state-issued ID will work as identification when you fly. After May 2023, your ID will need a gold star in order to use it as identification to fly. Here is a tool that will help you create a checklist of what you need if you decide you would like to get the gold star added to your ID: https://iowadot.gov/mvd/realid/success.aspx

I have tracked down a copy of my marriage license but what if I am now divorced using my married name - do I need a certified copy of the divorce? Thank you.

Mary Scott-Hall | Oct 9, 2021
Iowa Department of Transportation - Ames Driver's License Station - By Appointment - Iowa DOT | Oct 9, 2021

If you are getting a gold star added to your driver's license and the name you are using on your driver's license matches your passport or certified birth certificate, you do not need to provide any additional name information. If it does not match, then you would need to provide a certified marriage certificate or court document to show the name change.

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Do I need a appointment to link my cdl with my medical card

Cody Holdgrafer | Oct 9, 2021
DOT Webteam | Oct 9, 2021

You can drop off your CDL medical card without an appointment. Please include your phone number so we can call you if we have questions.

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Do I have to come in to change address on my drivers license

Nancy Carey | Oct 9, 2021
Jess H | Oct 9, 2021

Yes it is a good idea to keep your address up to date on your driver's license. I do know that there are some instances that you can actually just do everything online as well and not even have to go into a driver's license location. Currently it all known locations in Iowa you do need an appointment to see a desk.

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What do we need to bring to get the yellow star

Dick Wirth | Oct 9, 2020
Dot Bramble | Oct 9, 2020

The first thing to do is make an appointment at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/service-selector. For more information on documents you'll need for the REAL ID Gold Star, go to https://iowadot.gov/mvd/realid/success.aspx

What days and hours are you open?

Wanda Button | Oct 9, 2020
Matt Smith | Oct 9, 2020

On Google it says 8:30 to 5. Closed Sundays and Mondays

My 88 year old father received a letter in the mail, stating because of medical reason's he needs to surrender his license. Can that be done at your location?

Vernon Meyer | Oct 9, 2020
Dot Bramble | Oct 9, 2020

Yes, you can surrender the license at any of our licensing stations.

Will a print out from the social security office work instead of an actual social security card for a 14 year old

Rebecca Grimes | Oct 9, 2020
Dot Bramble | Oct 9, 2020

I'm sorry, but by federal regulation, we need the actual card.

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Is it necessary to make an appointment?

jorge barragan | Oct 10, 2019
Babatunde Agbaje | Oct 10, 2019

No unless you are taking a driving test. But I think you have to go there in person to schedule the driving test

Do the DMV run background checks?

Holly Maher | Oct 10, 2019
Dot Bramble | Oct 10, 2019

There are not background checks, but you do need to produce proof of identity and other documents. This might help- https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/renew

How long does it take to get get your driver's license in the mail

James Leonard | Oct 10, 2019
Yousef Al Absi | Oct 10, 2019

Up to 3 weeks but I got mine in about a week

How long it take to get your id?

selena Gonzalez | Oct 10, 2019
Jon Rounds | Oct 10, 2019

Get there early. There is always a line.

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How i change my driver licence ? Because i moved and i need to change it do i need to bring anything with me ?

Ahmed Cheklal | Oct 10, 2019
Ahmed Cheklal | Oct 10, 2019

Thank you very much, my wife she went to the court house in eldora to change her license but they never ask her about documents or anything like that. So what difference between you guys and them? Iam at work here in ames and i live in jewell i dont have any document so what i have to do !!

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Do I have to be on someone's car insurance to take the driving test or can it be any car with insurance and registration?

Holly Harris | Oct 10, 2018
Clark Blair | Oct 10, 2018

Any covered car.

what documents do i need to carry for a knowledge test

Ivan-Charles Muyanja | Oct 10, 2018
Henrik Sternberg | Oct 10, 2018

If you are a foreigner you need to bring your passport and proof that you are permanently in Iowa, e.g. pay stub and utilities bill's.

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Can a 17 yr old without a license plate a car

theresa bailey | Oct 10, 2018
Clark Blair | Oct 10, 2018

Yes just can't drive it

Temporary license has expired and other one hasn’t arrived in mail. Keep getting put on permanent hold on the phone-can I request another license be sent online?

Melissa Riegel | Oct 10, 2018
Jeanne Tanksley | Oct 10, 2018

Best of luck. This place has the worst customer service in the world. I've never successfully accomplished anything without multiple physical trips into the office.

Is station open Friday November 10?

Gary mcConeghey | Oct 10, 2018
Mark Milligan | Oct 10, 2018

No closed all day

Could you post your hours online please? I drove here after being told you were open till 5pm to find out you're not open on Mondays at all.

Haley Engelhardt | Oct 10, 2017
Stage4000 Mike | Oct 10, 2017

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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