When do I need to renew my driver's license?

In Iowa a person must renew their license every five years on their birthday.  For individuals age 70 and older, the license must be renewed every two years.   A decline in driving skills does not necessarily mean a person’s driving days are over.   The Iowa DOT Office of Driver Services makes every effort to enable older drivers to continue driving when and where it is safe to do so.

Driver’s license examiners will assess a person’s driving skills in an area that is familiar to the driver.  For many older Iowans, this process results in a license that allows them independence and mobility, while restricting them to driving only in certain areas, “daylight only” driving privileges, driving at certain times of day when traffic is less congested, or speed limit restrictions.