Iowa Drivers License Information
Want to get your driver’s license?
Driver License Services are provided by the County Treasurer's Office.
Fayette County offers driver license services at the following two locations:
Where: West Union, County Treasurer’s Office – 2nd Floor of Courthouse
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Phone: (563) 422-3798
Fax: (563) 422-3855
Where: Oelwein, Community Plaza on West Charles Street
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Day: Tuesday
Phone: (319) 283-4080
What services are offered at these locations?
Services include issuing driver licenses, instruction permits, non-driver identification cards, and other types of licenses.
a) Written tests are available until ½ hour before closing (2:30pm).
b) Drive tests are done by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled upon completion of all necessary written tests.
Need to study before the test? Study materials are available for check-out in Room 317 in the Professional Building.
Foreign National Iowa Driver's Licenses & IDs
Licenses and Non-Driver Identification Cards issued to temporary foreign nationals will be limited to the period of time the foreign national is authorized to be in the United States, not to exceed two years. The examiner or county treasurer will determine the term by reviewing Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) documents. Temporary Foreign nationals should be prepared to show their INS documentation. Commonly reviewed INS documentation includes passports with an I-94 Card and Employment Authorization Cards. Foreign exchange students should bring their I-20 form along with the passport and I-94 Card.
Helpful Resources:
2) New Residents & Certification of Iowa Residency
3) Verification of Social Security Number - If you are a temporary foreign national who is not authorized for employment, the DOT may waive the Social Security Number requirement for a non-commercial driver's license or identification card. However, you must present your immigration documents so that the DOT can record the BCIS (INS) number in lieu of the Social Security Number.
Fayette County residents may also obtain driver license services at other locations around the state. Click here for a complete listing of sites.
For more information on Driver's Licenses visit the Iowa Department of Transportation website.
