State Requirements

Fingerprinting Requirement

• Fingerprinting may be required for certain non-resident license types and must be completed after submission of the application.
• After submitting an application through NIPR, applicants will receive a confirmation email containing the Fieldprint code and instructions needed to schedule and complete fingerprinting through Fieldprint.
• For instructions and additional information, visit the Iowa Insurance Division’s fingerprinting page:
  https://iid.iowa.gov/producer-fingerprinting-and-criminal-history-checks
• Insurance Producer (Non-Resident)
• Fingerprinting is required for non-resident applicants who reside in a state whose insurance division does not fingerprint for the same license type.
• Appraiser and Umpire (Non-Resident)
• All non-resident Appraiser and Umpire applicants are required to complete fingerprinting, regardless of resident state.
• Note: NIPR does not process fingerprinting or criminal history checks and cannot answer questions regarding fingerprinting. Questions must be directed to the Iowa Insurance Division or the fingerprint vendor.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• P.O. Boxes may only be used for mailing addresses.

• Non-U.S. citizens must provide a copy of a valid work permit issued by the U.S. Department of Immigration to the Iowa Insurance Division.

Resident-State License Requirements

• Insurance Producer applicants must hold an active Insurance Producer license with the equivalent line or lines of authority in their resident state.
• Surplus Lines Producer applicants must hold an active Surplus Lines license in their resident state.

Line of Authority Requirements

• Applicants applying for the Variable Life & Variable Annuity line of authority must hold an active Life line of authority or apply for both simultaneously.

• Applicants for the Variable Life/Variable Annuity line of authority must provide their FINRA CRD number on the application.

• Applicants applying for a Surplus Lines license must hold active Property and Casualty lines of authority or apply for both simultaneously.

Public Adjuster Requirements

• Public Adjuster applicants must comply with Iowa's current proof of financial responsibility requirements. Information regarding these requirements can be found on the Iowa Insurance Division website.

Sales Agent Requirements

• Applicants for the Sales Agent license class must specify an affiliation with an active Iowa Preneed Seller license.

• The affiliated business must hold an active Iowa Preneed Seller license.

Background Questions and Documentation

• Applicants who answer Yes to a background question must provide:
• A written statement explaining the circumstances.
• Official court, regulatory, or administrative documents showing the current status or final resolution of the matter.
• Any additional documentation requested by the Iowa Insurance Division.
• Supporting documents should be submitted electronically through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse. Documents may also be submitted directly to the Iowa Insurance Division by mail, email, or fax.

Reinstatement

• Licenses expired for more than 12 months require a new application and examination.
• Sales Agent licenses are not eligible for the 12-month late renewal period. Applicants must submit a new Resident License application after expiration.

• Licenses that have been canceled, surrendered, or terminated for more than 30 days require a new application.
• Expired licenses are subject to Iowa's late renewal and reinstatement requirements, as applicable.