Driving LogWhat Iowa asks for, line by line
| Supervised practice required | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| Of which at night | 4 hours |
| Default supervised period | 12 calendar months |
| Period starts | Permit issue date |
| Proof/signature model | one final certification |
Current licence-stage requirements
- learner: 20 hours, including 2 at night.
- intermediate: 10 hours, including 2 at night; 12 calendar months from the intermediate/provisional license issue date.
Stage-by-stage totals
- 20 hours before the intermediate license; 2 of them between sunset and sunrise.
- 10 additional hours during the intermediate stage before the full license; 2 of them at night.
Which paperwork does Iowa want?
The certification on the Parent's/Guardian's Written Consent form
Printable Iowa driving log sheet — a blank, dated log with day and night columns and a signature block. Print it or save it as a PDF.
Official source · Additional official source
Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.
Also required in Iowa
- The standard intermediate-to-full route requires 12 consecutive months with the intermediate license, a clean record and age 17. A full license is available at 18 without the teen prerequisites.
How does Driving Log help in Iowa?
Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where Iowa sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.
Common questions
How many driving hours do you need in Iowa?
Iowa requires 30 hours, including 4 at night.
How long must the permit be held in Iowa?
The default period is 12 calendar months, starting at permit issue date. Check the applicant and licence-stage paths below for exceptions.
Does Iowa accept a printed log from an app?
Iowa names The certification on the Parent's/Guardian's Written Consent form. An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.
Same 30-hour target: Arizona · Texas
Keep the log in Iowa with Driving Log
Free for one learner, no account required. Basic app usage sharing is optional and off by default. Every drive is stored on your iPhone and, when enabled, in your own private iCloud.
The waitlist is a plain email to us: it is used only to send one notification if an Android version ships, never shared, and deleted on request.