Iowa Administrative Code

625.2(1) To obtain an undercover license after the application is approved, the applicant is to appear at the Motor Vehicle Division offices, Iowa Department of Transportation, 6310 SE Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, Iowa, with all applicable documents necessary for the issuance o…

625.3(1) Applications, forms and other records of the department that establish the true identity of an applicant or licensee under this chapter are confidential public records under Iowa Code sections 22.7, 80G.3 and 321.189A. The fictitious license information itself is not con…

630.1(1) The department will issue a nonoperator’s identification card only to an Iowa resident who does not have a driver’s license. However, a card may be issued to a person holding a temporary permit under Iowa Code section 321.181. 630.1(2) Definitions. “License” means “drive…

630.2(1) An applicant for a nonoperator’s identification card is to complete and sign an application form at a driver’s license service center. The signature shall be without qualification and contain only the applicant’s usual signature without any other titles, characters or sy…

630.3(1) Lost, stolen or destroyed card. To replace a nonoperator’s identification card that is lost, stolen or destroyed, the cardholder shall provide the cardholder’s full legal name, date of birth and social security number, all of which must be verified by the department, and…

are available by mail from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; in person at 6310 SE Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, Iowa 50021; by telephone at 515.244.8725; by facsimile at 515.239.1837; or on the department’s…

“Approved course” means a driver education curriculum approved by the department that meets the requirements of Iowa Code section 321.178A and is appropriate for teaching parent-directed driver education and related behind-the-wheel instruction. “Behind-the-wheel instruction” mea…

634.3(1) Course approval. Any school district, area education agency, merged area school, or other entity planning to offer a driver education course must apply for and receive departmental approval, including approval of all teachers, instructors, and course curriculum. Approval…

634.4(1) Behind-the-wheel instructor qualifications. Behind-the-wheel instructors must: a. Hold a valid driver’s license that permits unaccompanied driving, other than a motorized bicycle license or a temporary restricted license. b. Have a clear driving record for the previous t…

634.5(1) Disqualifications. A person will be disqualified by the department from certification as a behind-the-wheel driving instructor for any of the reasons for which the chair of the Iowa board of educational examiners would deny an application for licensure, certification or …

commercial driver education schools as follows: 634.6(1) Course approval. A driver education school will receive course approval, which includes approval of all teachers and instructors listed on the application, from the department prior to the beginning of the first class that …

offered by a course provider approved under rule 761—634.3(321), a teaching parent may instruct a student in an approved course of driver education. 634.7(1) Instruction by a teaching parent. a. A teaching parent will instruct the student using an approved course. b. The teaching…

chapter are available by mail from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; in person at 6310 SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa; by telephone at 515.244.8725; by facsimile at 515.239.1837; or by email at mre.dot@i…

“Approved course” means the motorcycle rider education course approved by the department. “Instructor” means a person licensed by the department to instruct an approved course. “MRE” means motorcycle rider education. “Sponsor” means an entity that provides the approved course. [A…

635.3(1) Application and renewal. a. An applicant for a sponsor license must apply to the department in a manner determined by the department prior to the beginning of the first class offered in the approved course and annually thereafter. b. An applicant for an instructor licens…

635.4(1) Course requirements. a. Only an MRE course approved by the department using nationally recognized, research-based curriculum is to be taught by any sponsor providing MRE. b. On-cycle instruction of the approved course must meet the following requirements: (1) The student…

635.5(1) Instructor license. To qualify for an instructor’s license, an individual must: a. Possess a valid Class M driver’s license or a motorcycle endorsement or equivalent license or endorsement that is valid for a two-wheel motorcycle. b. Successfully complete a nationally re…

635.6(1) Cancellation. The department shall cancel the license if the sponsor or instructor fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter or Iowa Code section 321.179 or 321.180B(5) or if the course or instructors are no longer approved. 635.6(2) Denial. The depa…

635.7(1) Course development. New or current sponsors may apply to the department for funds to establish delivery of the approved course at an unserved site. Current sponsors may apply for funds to expand delivery at an existing site. a. Expenditures eligible for funding are limit…

chapter are available by mail from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; in person at 6310 SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa; by telephone at 515.244.8725; or by facsimile at 515.239.1837. [ARC 9015C, IAB 3/19/…

“Approved course” means the motorized bicycle rider education course approved by the department. “Instructor” means a person approved by the department to instruct a motorized bicycle rider education course. “Program approval” means department approval of an entity’s motorized bi…

636.3(1) Application and renewal. a. Any sponsor must apply to the department for program approval in a manner determined by the department prior to the beginning of the first class offered in the approved course and annually thereafter. An instructor of an approved course must b…

636.4(1) Classroom instruction. The course approved by the department must include a minimum of six clock hours of classroom instruction that includes the instructional components contained in subrule 636.4(3). 636.4(2) Driving instruction. Motorized bicycle rider driving experie…

individual must: 636.5(1) Possess a valid driver’s license allowing unaccompanied driving other than a temporary restricted license and be able to operate a motorized bicycle. 636.5(2) Have a clear driving record for the previous two years. A clear driving record means the instru…

636.6(1) Cancellation. The department shall cancel program approval if the sponsor or instructor fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter or if the course or instructors are no longer approved. However, an approved program that meets the applicable provision…

640.1(1) Definitions. The definitions contained in Iowa Code section 321A.1 are hereby adopted. In addition: “License” means “driver’s license” as defined in Iowa Code section 321.1(20A) unless the context otherwise requires. “Security” means an amount of money sufficient in the …

department implementing Iowa Code sections 321A.4 through 321A.11 may contest the action in accordance with rule 761—615.38(17A,321). The administrative law judge in a contested case hearing may subpoena witnesses and conduct any investigation deemed necessary to: 640.2(1) Determ…

in Iowa Code section 321.266 and on Form 433002, “Iowa Accident Report Form,” which is available from law enforcement officers, driver’s license service centers, or the motor vehicle division at the address in subrule 640.1(3). This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section…

pursuant to Iowa Code section 321A.5. For the purposes of determining the 60-day time frame under Iowa Code section 321A.5(1), a “report of a motor vehicle accident” includes a new or amended law enforcement officer accident report submitted to the department under Iowa Code sect…

section 321A.13 when the department receives from the clerk of court a certification of judgment that has remained unsatisfied for at least 60 days pursuant to Iowa Code section 321A.12. Form 431126, “Certification of Judgment,” may be used by the clerk of court to report a certi…

to Iowa Code sections 321A.13, 321A.14, 321A.16 and 321A.17. A person’s driver’s license or nonresident operating privilege remains suspended or revoked until the person has filed proof of financial responsibility with the department. In addition, a person’s motor vehicle registr…

privileges have been suspended may make a bona fide sale pursuant to Iowa Code sections 321.493 and 321A.30. The department will release the suspended registration to permit the registration of the motor vehicle by the purchaser when presented with either the seller’s sworn state…

this chapter are available by mail from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; in person at 6310 SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa; by telephone at 515.244.9124; by email at driver.services@iowadot.us; or by fac…

“Financial liability coverage” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321.1(24B). “Fleet” means five or more motor vehicles covered under an insurance policy or one or more motor vehicles covered by a bond filed under Iowa Code section 321A.24, a security certificate issu…

641.3(1) A financial liability coverage card issued by an insurance company for a motor vehicle that is not insured as a part of a fleet is to contain the following information in addition to the requirements stated in Iowa Code section 321.20B(2)“a”: a. Policy number. b. Effecti…

641.4(1) Each insurer issuing financial liability coverage in this state is to furnish a financial liability coverage card to the named insured for each motor vehicle insured for every new policy and every policy renewal issued. 641.4(2) The insurer is to file a true and correct …

card that indicates coverage for a replacement or additionally acquired motor vehicle may be used temporarily in a replacement motor vehicle for 30 days if ownership evidence as described in 761—subrule 400.19(3) is carried in the motor vehicle. [ARC 8940C, IAB 2/19/25, effective…

insurance agent authorized to conduct insurance business in this state is acceptable proof of financial liability coverage for a period of 30 days from the date of issuance of the binder. [ARC 8940C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code …

to apply for state or federal funds for the improvement of airports, air service, and air navigation facilities. [ARC 8941C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25]

apply to this chapter. In addition: “FAA” means the Federal Aviation Administration. “Sponsor” means the person or governmental subdivision that has the authority for improving, maintaining and operating an aviation facility. “Vertical infrastructure” means the same as defined in…

submission instructions are available on the department’s website at www.iowadot.gov/aviation. Requests for such materials or assistance may also be made by calling the modal transportation bureau at 515.239.1048. The mailing address is: Modal Transportation Bureau, Iowa Departme…

700.4(1) Federal preapplications. Federal preapplications are submitted to the department. 700.4(2) Applicant eligibility. A governmental subdivision owning a public airport that is listed in the FAA’s National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) is eligible to apply for f…

700.5(1) Applicant eligibility. a. A governmental subdivision owning or establishing a public airport is eligible to apply to the department for state airport improvement funds. b. Participation in air service development projects is limited to airports currently receiving schedu…

700.6(1) Purpose. The purpose of the commercial service vertical infrastructure program is to provide funding for vertical infrastructure improvements at Iowa’s commercial service airports. 700.6(2) Applicant eligibility. Airports currently receiving scheduled airline or commuter…

700.7(1) Purpose. The purpose of the general aviation vertical infrastructure program is to provide funding for vertical infrastructure improvements at Iowa’s general aviation airports. 700.7(2) Applicant eligibility. A governmental subdivision owning or establishing a public air…

the department will offer the award in an agreement that specifies responsibilities of the sponsor. The agreement is to specify the amount of state funds, the contract period, and the responsibilities for project planning, development, payment process, and reporting. The departme…

720.1(1) This chapter establishes airport registration and airport closing requirements for airports open for use by the public. 720.1(2) Questions regarding this chapter may be directed to the Modal Transportation Bureau, Iowa Department of Transportation, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames,…

“Obstruction” means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land that impedes the airspace required for the takeoff or landing of aircraft at an airport. “Private use” means available for use by the owner or other persons authorized by the owner. “Public use” means ava…

720.3(1) Registration. An airport is to apply to the department when seeking a public-use airport certificate of registration. If following an inspection, the airport meets minimum safety standards, the department will issue the airport a public-use airport certificate of registr…

pursuant to Iowa Code section 328.19. [ARC 8942C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25]