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Programs in Iowa
Iowa programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Iowa Workforce Development
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary benefits to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
Workers' Compensation
The Workers' Compensation Division provides information and services about Iowa workers' compensation claims.
Iowa Department of Transportation
Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards
Iowa DOT issues driver's licenses and non-operator identification cards to residents who qualify.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Iowa Department of Transportation
Non-Operator Identification Cards
Iowa DOT issues non-operator identification cards to residents who qualify.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Vital Records
Vital Records Services
The Bureau of Vital Records issues certified copies of Iowa birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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