Iowa Administrative Code

401.5(1) Personalized plates under Iowa Code section 321.34(5) are available to order online through the department’s website at www.iowadot.gov/mvd/personalizedplates/home.aspx. An applicant unable to order online may contact the motor vehicle division at the address or phone nu…

401.6(1) Only a person who is an owner or lessee of a vehicle with current registration is eligible to receive special registration plates. The registration plates previously issued to the vehicle are to be surrendered to the county treasurer prior to issuance of new special regi…

401.7(1) Registration plates under this chapter are to be renewed at the office of the applicable county treasurer. All applicable annual statutory fees for the special registration plate or personalized plate are due at the same time the regular annual registration fee is due an…

401.8(1) Reassignment. a. A vehicle owner or lessee who has special registration plates assigned to a currently registered vehicle may request that the plates or the plate character sequence be reassigned to another currently registered vehicle owned or leased by that person or o…

401.9(1) A special registration plate or personalized plate shall be revoked if the department determines it has been issued in conflict with the statutes or rules governing the plate’s issuance. The department shall send the notice of revocation to a person’s mailing address by …

405.1(1) This chapter applies to motor vehicles subject to Iowa Code sections 321.24, 321.52, 321.69 and 322G.12. 405.1(2) Information regarding this chapter may be obtained by mail from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, 6310 SE Convenience Boulevard,…

405.2(1) The definitions in Iowa Code section 321.1 are hereby adopted. In addition: “Authorized vehicle recycler” means a person licensed under Iowa Code chapter 321H. “Bill of sale” means a document provided by the seller to the buyer containing the name, contact information of…

405.3(1) Face of title. Except for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 30,000 pounds or more, the word “SALVAGE” is to be printed on the face of an Iowa salvage title. 405.3(2) Assignment. A salvage title may be assigned only as provided in Iowa Code section 321.52(4).…

405.4(1) Rebuilt designation. When a person converts a salvage title to a regular title under Iowa Code section 321.52(4), a regular title and registration receipt issued will bear the designation “REBUILT- IA.” 405.4(2) Insurer’s certification. An insurer who has a title under I…

405.5(1) Definitions. The following definitions apply to foreign titles and the designations shown on them. “Junked” is any designation from a foreign jurisdiction that means the vehicle is damaged or dismantled and is prohibited from ever again being driven upon a highway. “Rebu…

pursuant to 28 CFR Section 25.54 (July 1, 2023). The purpose of the records check is to determine if the vehicle: 405.6(1) Has, ever had or should have had a “salvage,” “prior salvage,” “rebuilt,” “damage over 70 percent,” “flood,” “fire,” “vandalism,” “theft,” “lemon buy-back” o…

405.7(1) The following designations for a vehicle shall be used on Iowa titles and registration receipts and will be carried forward to all subsequent Iowa titles and registration receipts issued for the vehicle unless otherwise specified: a. REBUILT-IA. This designation supersed…

motor vehicle dealers, authorized vehicle recyclers or educational institutions, a salvage theft examination may only be conducted on a vehicle with an Iowa salvage title. The vehicle is not to be examined until it has been completely repaired, except for minor body parts such as…

410.1(1) “Special mobile equipment” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321.1. 410.1(2) Special mobile equipment is exempt from titling and registration pursuant to Iowa Code sections 321.18 and 321.20. However, a certificate of title and registration may be obtained i…

special mobile equipment or component parts of special mobile equipment transported on a vehicle registered for the gross weight of the vehicle without load, as provided in Iowa Code section 321E.12, is subject to the following: 410.2(1) If the special mobile equipment is leased,…

411.1(1) The definitions in Iowa Code section 321L.1 are hereby made part of and fully incorporated in this chapter. “Health care provider” means a licensed medical professional listed in Iowa Code section 321L.2(1). “Nonexpiring removable windshield placard” means a removable wi…

411.2(1) General. a. A person seeking a persons with disabilities parking permit pursuant to Iowa Code section 321L.2 shall complete Form 411055 and include a statement of disability and any required supporting documentation. The applicant is to indicate which of the following pe…

411.3(1) Nonexpiring removable windshield placards. a. Period of validity. A nonexpiring removable windshield placard issued on or before December 31, 2016, remains valid until the occurrence of any condition set forth in Iowa Code section 321L.3(1), the procedure set forth in ru…

411.4(1) Eligibility. A persons with disabilities parking sticker may be issued only to an eligible person under Iowa Code section 321L.2 with a lifelong disability. An organization is not eligible for a persons with disabilities parking sticker. 411.4(2) Period of validity. The …

parking permit issued pursuant to this chapter and Iowa Code section 321L.2 shall be returned to the department, to a driver’s license service center, or to any law enforcement office within ten days of an occurrence of any of the events set forth in Iowa Code section 321L.3(1) a…

and stay. 411.6(1) Revocation. A person’s or organization’s persons with disabilities parking permit shall be revoked if the department determines it has been issued in conflict with the statutes or rules governing the permit’s issuance. 411.6(2) Service of notice. Notice of revo…

“Operating authority” means the authority issued by the department or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under Iowa Code chapter 325A or 327B that is required for the delivery of a vehicle for compensation. “Transporter” means a person who is engaged in the business …

424.2(1) Application. A transporter may obtain transporter plates from the department by submitting an application on Form 417003 to the department with the applicable statutory fees under Iowa Code sections 321.58 through 321.60. Applications are to be submitted by mail to Motor…

425.1(1) This chapter applies to the licensing of motor vehicle and towable recreational vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. Also included in this chapter are the criteria for the issuance and use of dealer plates. 425.1(2) Information about dealer plate…

425.10(1) Definitions. As used in this rule: “Community” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 322A.1. “Display” means having new motor vehicles or new towable recreational vehicles available for public viewing at fairs, vehicle shows or vehicle exhibitions. The dealer m…

sell classic cars at a specified county fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition that is held in the same county as the motor vehicle dealer’s principal place of business. “Classic car” is defined in Iowa Code section 322.5(3). 425.11(1) The permit period is the duration of the e…

be made to the motor vehicle division on Form 493007 at least ten days prior to the event and must include information or documentation showing that the nonresident motor vehicle dealer is eligible for issuance of a permit and that the event meets the statutory conditions for per…

425.13(1) Application for a firefighting and rescue show permit for vehicle shows and vehicle exhibitions conducted for educational purposes only is to be made to the motor vehicle division on Form 411220 at least ten days prior to the event and must include the name, address and…

425.14(1) Every motor vehicle and towable recreational vehicle dealer shall: a. Keep a current written record of all salespersons acting on the dealer’s behalf. The record shall be available for inspection by any peace officer or any employee of the department. b. Maintain a curr…

requirements. This rule applies to the licensing of manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers of new motor vehicles and towable recreational vehicles. 425.15(1) Application for license. To apply for a license under this rule, the applicant shall complete and submit to the motor…

425.16(1) Peace officers have the authority to inspect vehicles or component parts of vehicles, business records and manufacturers’ certificates of origin, certificates of title and other evidence of ownership for all vehicles sold and inventory offered for sale. This rule will n…

425.17(1) The department may deny an application or suspend or revoke a certificate or license if the applicant, certificate holder or licensee fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter, Iowa Code sections 321.57 through 321.63 or Iowa Code chapter 322 or 322…

425.18(1) Persons who may be issued dealer plates. Dealer plates as provided in Iowa Code sections 321.57 through 321.63 may be issued to: a. Licensed motor vehicle dealers. b. Licensed towable recreational vehicle dealers. c. A person engaged in the business of buying, selling o…

425.19(1) Demonstration permits may be issued by motor vehicle dealers to permit the use of dealer plates for the purpose of demonstrating the load capabilities of motor trucks and truck tractors. A demonstration permit must be issued on a form prescribed by the department. 425.1…

Code sections 322.2 and 322C.2, apply to this chapter: “All-weather surface” means a surface that does not include grass or exposed soil. “Bad business repute” means business activity in Iowa or any other state demonstrating noncompliance with, or infractions of, the provisions o…

recreational vehicle dealer license is to be made on Form 411008 and submitted with all supporting documents and the applicable statutory fees by mail to Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9278, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9278. Form 411008 may be obta…

425.4(1) Required information and documentation. Each application for a dealer’s license shall include all information required by Iowa Code section 322.4 for motor vehicle dealers and Iowa Code section 322C.4 for towable recreational vehicle dealers and the following information…

425.5(1) Eligibility. A final-stage manufacturer may be licensed as a motor vehicle dealer if the final-stage manufacturer: a. Meets the definition of “final-stage manufacturer” in Iowa Code section 322.2. b. Meets the requirements of a final-stage manufacturer in 49 CFR Section …

425.6(1) Telephone and office area. A principal place of business shall include a working telephone service provided specifically for business use and an adequate office area, separate from other facilities, for keeping business records, manufacturers’ certificates of origin, cer…

425.7(1) Applicability. A motor vehicle dealer licensed under Iowa Code chapter 322 and this chapter who holds more than one motor vehicle dealer license may maintain the dealer’s collective business records together at any of the dealer’s licensed locations. 425.7(2) Separation …

recreational vehicle dealers must be licensed, and application is to be made to the department on Form 417072. 425.8(1) An extension lot must be owned or leased by the dealer. 425.8(2) For purposes of this rule, parcels of property are adjacent if the parcels are owned or leased …

retail sales but that does not have to maintain repair facilities, display facilities or a working telephone service. “Salesperson” means a person employed by a motor vehicle or towable recreational vehicle dealer for the purpose of buying or selling vehicles. “Vehicle” unless ot…

430.1(1) Information. Information and forms relating to this chapter may be obtained from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, by mail at P.O. Box 9278, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9278; by telephone at 515.237.3156; by email at dealer.programs@iowadot.us; or…

430.2(1) Form and submission. Application for a motor vehicle leasing license shall be made on Form 417034 and submitted to the address provided in subrule 430.1(1). 430.2(2) Required information. Each application is to include the following information: a. The applicant’s busine…

430.3(1) Each address under which a single business entity will conduct business under Iowa Code chapter 321F and these rules. 430.3(2) Each address that will be used for titling or registering vehicles subject to registration in Iowa. [ARC 9448C, IAB 7/23/25, effective 8/27/25] …

“NMVTIS” means the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. “Principal place of business” means a building actually occupied where the public and the department may contact the owner or operator during regular business hours. The principal place of business must be locate…

431.2(1) General requirements. Every authorized vehicle recycler shall: a. Maintain a principal place of business that includes separate and adequate office space for the recycler’s business records and a working telephone service provided specifically for business use, which wil…

431.3(1) Application submission. Application for an authorized vehicle recycler’s license shall be made on Form 411117 and submitted to the department with the applicable statutory fee by mail to Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9278, Des Moines…

431.4(1) Denial. The department shall deny an application if the applicant fails to meet the criteria for issuance of a license under this chapter and is authorized to deny the application for any of the reasons stated in Iowa Code section 321H.6. 431.4(2) Suspension or revocatio…

450.1(1) Information. Information for inspections may be obtained from the Bureau of Investigation and Identity Protection, Iowa Department of Transportation, 6310 SE Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, Iowa; by email at www.iowadot.gov/biip/contact-us; or on the department’s website …