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The location of DOT sites and county treasurer sites that transact vehicle titles, registrations, and driver’s licenses can be found here.  \nDriver’s License Classifications  \n• Class C — Operator. Intended only for the operation of cars, pickups, and trucks with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. Vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds 26,000 pounds will need a license appropriate for the total gross weight.  \n• Class D — Chauffeur. An operator may transport 15 or fewer passengers in a vehicle.  \n• Class C — Instruction Permit. Operators age 14 and older may obtain an instruction permit to practice driving with experienced licensed drivers.  \n• Class D — Chauffeur Instruction Permit.  \n\n| Driver's Licenses Issued |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Class C—Operator | 2,038,608 |\n| Class D—Chauffeur | 64,602 |\n| Class C—Instruction Permit | 55,543 |\n| Class D—Chauffeur Instruction Permit | 196 |\n| Class C—Minor’s School License | 8,147 |\n| Motorcycle Endorsement | 268,921 |\n| Class M—Motorcycle License Only | 22 |\n| Motorcycle Instruction Permit | 9,004 |\n| Moped License Only | 23 |\n\nAs of 1/01/2025  \nOperators are allowed to practice driving vehicles that require a Class D driver’s license with a person who holds a Class D driver’s license in the vehicle.  \n• Class C — Special Minor’s Restricted License. Students are limited to driving within a 25-mile driving distance to school, extracurricular activities and work.  \nMotorcycle/Moped Licenses  \n• Motorcycle Endorsement. Allows a currently licensed driver to operate a motorcycle upon successful completion of the motorcycle knowledge test and a motorcycle skills test.  \n• Class M — Motorcycle License Only. Permits a driver to operate a vehicle classified as a motorcycle upon successful completion of the motorcycle knowledge test and a motorcycle skills test.  \n• Motorcycle Instruction Permit. Allows drivers to practice driving a motorcycle with the supervision of a currently licensed operator , who may accompany the instruction permit user or maintain a sight and hearing distance from the instruction permit user.  \n• Moped License Only. A driver is permitted to exclusively operate a moped (motorized bicycle) upon successful completion of the operator knowledge test.  \nMore Information  \nIowa Department of Transportation: [iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/fees-and-license-type](iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/fees-and-license-type)[ ](iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/fees-and-license-type)LSA Staff Contact: Garry Martin (515 .281.4611) [garry.martin@legis.iowa.gov](garry.martin@legis.iowa.gov)  \nCommercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) . An operator must be at least 18 years of age and hold a commercial learner’s permit for at least 14 days to apply for a CDL. An operator must also pass a check for eligibility to drive under a commercial driver’s license in every other state and must complete EntryLevel Driver Training (ELDT) . An operator will then need to complete CDL skills testing to obtain a CDL, which includes the following types:  \n• Class A Commercial. Intended for the operation of commercial vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or greater, or a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 or more pounds. Vehicles with lower GCWRs are also permitted to operate under the Class A CDL, excluding motorcycles.  \n• Class B Commercial. Intended for the operation of commercial vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001  \n\n| Commercial Driver's Licenses and Endorsements |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Class ","cbCainqrTP6V3rvZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainqrTP6V3rvZ","pdf",218734,"English","# Driver's Licenses and Endorsements\n## Background\n## Driver’s License Classifications\n## Motorcycle/Moped Licenses\n## Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL)\n## Commercial Driver’s License Endorsements","[{\"question\":\"Which authority issues Iowa driver’s licenses and endorsements?\",\"answer\":\"Iowa driver’s licenses, identification cards for nonoperators, and disability identification devices are issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). They can be obtained at DOT driver’s license centers or through county issuance programs under DOT supervision.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the main Iowa driver’s license classifications cover?\",\"answer\":\"Class C is for operating cars, pickups, and trucks with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less, while Class D covers chauffeur operation. The document also includes instruction permits for practicing driving with experienced licensed drivers.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key requirements to apply for a CDL in Iowa?\",\"answer\":\"An operator must be at least 18 years old and hold a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) for at least 14 days. Applicants must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), pass eligibility checks in other states, and then complete CDL skills testing.\"}]","Driver's Licenses and Endorsements - Background | PDF",1790701193]