Manuals for Commercial Driver License, Operator Driver License and Motorcycle Driver License may be picked up at our office in the Harrison County Courthouse or viewed directly from the DMV website by clicking on the license type.

For more information regarding driver services in Iowa, please visit the IDOT website at http://www.dot.state.ia.us/mvd/ods/index.htm.

Q.  Where are you located?

A.  The Driver License Office is located on the first floor of the Harrison County Courthouse in Logan, IA.

Q.  What hours are you open?

A.  The Driver License Office is open Mon. - Fri., 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Q.  What is your phone/fax number/e-mail address?

A.
The phone number for the driver's license office is (712) 644-2371.
The fax number is (712) 644-2057.
Please e-mail messages and questions to Vicki Argotsinger or Sandy Royer.

Q.  When can I take the written test?

A.  Written tests are given Mon. - Fri., 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.  All applications for a first time commercial drivers license must provide their actual social security card before any testing is allowed.

Q.  When can I take the driving test?

A.  Our drive examiner is here on Thursdays.  We take appointments for CDL Pre-trips, Chauffer, and motorcycle skill tests.  (Pavement must be totally dry in order for motorcycle skill tests to be given.)  All other drives will be given from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  EXCEPTION: Day light required.  Please call for an appointment at (712) 644-2371.

Q.  Do you give the CDL skills and drive test?

A.  No, we do not have a four-lane street, stoplight, or railroad crossing in Logan.  We do give the Pre-trip or walk around on Thursdays, by appointment.

Q.  Can I use the Hospital Birth Certificate?

A.  No, it must be a certified copy from the county in which you were born.

Q.  Can I have an ID and a driver license at the same time?

A.  No, you cannot have both an ID and a drivers license and the same time, as they are both state-issued.

Q.  How do I get a duplicate license or ID?

A.  In order to obtain a duplicate, you will need to bring in one item from the primary list and one item from the secondary list approved documents.  You will then fill out and sign an affidavit and we will issue a duplicate card for $3.00.

Q.  Where do I get a parental consent form?

A.  We have the forms in the DL station at the Treasurer's Office.  It must be filled out in front of a DL employee and notarized by them or in front of a notary of your choice.

Q.  What is a GDL?

A.  GDL stands for Graduated Driver License, which is an issuance under 18 years of age.

• Instruction permit can be issued at 14 years of age.

• School license can be issued after holding an instruction permit for six months, accident and conviction free, taking drivers education, and qualifying as per your school district.

• Intermediate license is issued at 16 years of age or older.  You must have held an instruction permit for six months accident and conviction free and completed drivers education.

• Full privilege is issued at 17 years of age.  You must have held the Intermediate License for one year accident and conviction free.

Q.  When do I have to take a drive test on a GDL?

A.  For a GDL school license or Intermediate license, you will only need to drive if your birthday falls on a drive date, if your drivers education completion sheet is more than one year old, or if your driver education instructor requests that you drive.  If you had a school license before you obtain an intermediate license, these rules will not apply.

Q.  What is a GDL Interview?

A.  Anyone who has a violation on a GDL license, will be sent a notice from the DOT, to come in with a parent, for a meeting with a DOT officer. At this time, it will be decided whether privileges will be taken away and for how long.

Q.  How do I get an Instruction Permit?

A.  You will need to present a certified copy of your birth certificate, a social security card, and a parental consent form filled out in front of DL personnel, or signed in front of a notary. In addition, you will need to pass a written exam of 35 questions.

Q.  How do I get a School License?

A.  You must have held your Instruction Permit, accident and conviction free, for six consecutive months.  You must have completed Drivers Education and obtained a consent form from your school Superintendent or Principal, stating that you fit the criteria needed.  Your parent will sign the back of the form in front of a notary.

Q.  How do I obtain a hanging handicap placard?

A.  First, you will need to obtain a letter from your doctor stating that you have a permanent or temporary disability.  If it is temporary, the letter needs to state how many months it will be required.  You will also need to complete a handicap form which we have in the DL station.

Q.  How do I obtain a hanging handicap placard?

A.  No, there is no charge for the hanging handicap placard.

Q.  Can I pick up a hanging handicap placard for someone else?

A.  Yes, as long as you have the letter from their doctor and the form with all their personal information, including his/her full name, date of birth, social security number, address, and phone number.

Q.  How many hanging handicap placards can I have?

A.  You may have two hanging handicap devices in your name.

Q.  Can I use my hanging handicap placard in someone else's vehicle?

A.  Yes, the device is assigned to the person, not the vehicle.