Department of Administrative Services

Car Pool Parking on the Capitol Complex

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1:	What are the criteria for car pool parking on the Capitol Complex?
A1:	Ride Share vans and vehicles with three or more Capitol Complex employees sharing the vehicle every day qualify for car pool parking.
Q2:	How do I apply for a permit?
A2:	Applications are online at the DAS website at das.gse.iowa.gov/carpool_form.pdf. You will need to print this application and return the completed form to the DAS Customer Service Center. The Customer Service Center also has the form available for your convenience - Hoover Level A Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm (242-5120)
Q3:	Will my permit expire?
A3:	Yes. Permits are good for six months and must be renewed every January 1st and July 1st.
Q4:	Must I turn my old permit in to receive a new permit?
A4:	Yes
Q5:	What information will I need to bring with me to fill out the application?
A5:	You will need complete vehicle information, including manufacturer, model, year, color and license plate number of each vehicle to be a part of the pool as well as the name of each driver, phone number and department where they work.
Q6:	Will each member of my car pool need to fill out the application?
A6:	No, pools (all members within the group) will complete one application for submission. One permit will be given to the car pool for all members to share.
Q7:	What if members of the car-pool change during this six months?
A7:	If the membership of a pool changes during the six-month ‘term,’ please inform DAS Customer Service.
Q8:	What if a member of my car pool loses the permit?
A8:	You must advise DAS Customer Service and ask for a new permit. Post 16 will be notified of the permit number lost. In the event someone else attempts to use the ‘lost permit,’ they will be issued a ticket.

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