Licensing requirements

Iowa

Everything you need to get your insurance producer license in Iowa — exams are run by Pearson.

Exam fee

$44

Application fee

$50

Fingerprints

$34.35

CE per renewal

36 hrs

Step by step

Your path to a license

1
Complete the Pre-Licensing Course
2
Schedule the Iowa State Examination
Schedule with Pearson VUE
3
Pass the State Exam
Pearson VUE — exam info & results
4
Apply for your License
Apply on NIPR Iowa Department of Insurance
5
Submit Fingerprints - Effective 06/02/2025
Book with Fieldprint Iowa fingerprint instructions
Submit your application on NIPR first. Your NIPR confirmation email contains the Fieldprint code to book with.

No general course requirement reported by the source.

LTC initial 8 hours; LTC refresher 4 hours; Annuity initial 4 hours; Flood initial 3 hours.

Only needed if you sell those products.

Heads up

#1 Three-Year Cycle

Iowa uses a unique 3-year license renewal cycle, which requires 36 hours of continuing education per period.

#2 Fingerprinting Step

You must wait to receive the specific service code from the state by email after your application is submitted before you can schedule fingerprints.

Official sites

Requirements change, and portal sites may add their own transaction fees. Always confirm with the Iowa Insurance Division before you apply.