Iowa Code § 321A.8: Application to unlicensed drivers and unregistered motor vehicles.

In case the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident within this state has no license or registration, the operator or owner shall not be allowed a license or registration until the operator or owner has complied with the requirements of sections 321A.4 through 321A.7, this section, and sections 321A.9 through 321A.11 to the same extent that would be necessary if, at the time of the accident, the operator or owner had held a license and registration.