DMV offices in Des Moines, Iowa

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1 office in Des Moines listed by the Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (state dl station). Driver licenses & IDs: 1. 1 open right now; 1 takes reservations on the official site.

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Offices in Des Moines

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Outside Des Moines, within 25 miles of central Des Moines. Distances are in a straight line from that point.

How appointments work in Iowa

Iowa DOT recommends scheduling an appointment for driver's license and ID services, but says walk-ins are always welcome. Appointments are booked online through links for each service type.

Official appointment page

Checked October 29, 2026. The agency’s site is authoritative; we are an independent website.

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