License required to operate commercial motor vehicles including trucks, buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Requires specialized knowledge and skills testing.
Last updated · Source: Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division · Methodology
Commercial Driver License (CDL) in Iowa costs $72.00 according to the official Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — commercial driver license (cdl) requires an in-person visit to a Iowa DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for commercial driver license (cdl) in Iowa, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For commercial driver license (cdl) in Iowa you will typically need: Current driver license, DOT medical certificate, CDL application, skills test completion. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) in Iowa is typically processed the same day at the Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.