(Radio Iowa) – The temporary paper licenses on newly-purchased vehicles in Iowa are now digitized.
The cards hang inside the back window of a vehicle, indicating the vehicle’s new owner has submitted the paperwork to the Iowa D-O-T to register the vehicle as their own. As of January 1st, auto dealers have been providing cards that can be scanned by law enforcement officers. Each card has an embedded number from the Iowa D-O-T, so the driver can confirm they own the vehicle.
The general manager of a dealership in Sioux Center says it’s a relief to customers who’ve been worried about getting pulled over in another state and being unable to prove they bought the vehicle. Iowa D-O-T officials say the updated system makes it easier to verify legitimate vehicle registrations.
