Successful DL Renewal Without New EAD Card

If you're in a state that does not grant driver's license to undocumented folks and you are waiting for your new EAD card to come in after DACA approval, you may be able to go to your DMV with your expired EAD card and approval notice to renew your driver's license. This was my case in the state of Iowa, and luckily got my driver's license renewed even though I do not have my new EAD card yet. I did not know this until I inquired with the DMV here and they were able to guide me accordingly, so thought I would share in case you're in the same boat.

Receipt: 11/15/2023

Approval: 4/29/2024

Card in Production: 4/30/2024-present *UPDATE: card was produced today 5/16/2024