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Iowa instruction permit and driver license fees

Checked against official state sources · September 30, 2026

Iowa currently charges $6 for a Class C instruction permit, which is issued for four years. A regular Class C operator license costs $4 per year, with the total depending on the license term.

  • $6Class C instruction permit
  • 4 yearspermit duration
  • $4/yearClass C operator license

Instruction permit

Iowa DOT lists the Class C instruction permit at $6 with a four-year duration.

Class C operator license

The regular noncommercial Class C operator license is $4 per year. The total amount depends on the expiration period Iowa issues for your age and status.

Restricted minor licenses have separate fees

Iowa lists the Special Minor's Restricted License at $16 for four years and the Minor's Restricted License at $8 for two years. Recheck the live fee table before your appointment.

Official sources

  1. Iowa DOT — Driver's License Fees
  2. Iowa DOT — Renew Driver's License

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