Iowa DOT offices closed July 3 for Independence Day

AMES, Iowa – June 24, 2026 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed on Friday, July 3, in honor of Independence Day.

Iowa DOT driver's license service centers

All Iowa DOT driver's license service centers will be closed on Friday, July 3. The service centers will resume operations Monday, July 6, at 8 a.m.

Many people, including commercial driver's license holders, may be able to complete driver's license business online at www.iowadot.gov.

As always, the quickest way to get your driver's license business done is to schedule an appointment https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/service-selector. Walk-in customers will be served as time allows.

Special note to motor carriers

The Iowa DOT recommends that commercial vehicle operators plan ahead if they will need services from the Iowa DOT immediately following the July 4 holiday.

No movements of oversize/overweight loads will be permitted in Iowa from noon Thursday, July 2 until 30 minutes prior to sunrise on Monday, July 6.

Motor carrier services will resume normal business hours Monday, July 6, at 8:30 a.m., but because the permit center typically experiences a heavy workload on the day following the holiday, customers are urged to submit applications for oversize/overweight permits, especially those more than 156,000 pounds, several days before needing the permit.