Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are charged per application.
- Iowa does not have a grace period on license renewals. License reinstatements can be processed for up to twelve (12) months past the license expiration date by reapplying through NIPR’s electronic Non-Resident Renewal (NRR) process and paying a late fee.
Insurance Producer
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$150
Surplus Lines Producer
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$150
Appraiser
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$150
Umpire
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$150
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Insurance Producer
Life, Accident & Health, Property, Casualty, Variable Life / Variable Annuity, Personal Lines, Credit, Crop, Surety, Travel
Surplus Lines Producer
Surplus Lines Producer
Appraiser
Appraiser
Umpire
Umpire
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for individuals electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for individuals.
- Late renew through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewals (NRR) Application.
- Late renew up to one year beyond expiration through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewals (NRR) Application.
- Print Licenses Electronically.
Business Rules
Applicant's name, birth date, license number, state of residence, Tax ID, and National Producer Number (NPN) must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state.
P.O. Boxes are only allowed for mailing addresses.
Applicant must provide a valid country code and business email.
Applicant may not renew a license in their own resident state.
Applicant expired greater than one year with an inactive status must reinstate or reapply through NIPR's Non-Resident License (NRL) Application.
There must be no serious:
Regulatory Information Retrieval System (RIRS) actions for the applicant since last renewal.
1033 actions for the applicant since last renewal.
If so, please contact the state for assistance.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.
Renewal Periods
Insurance Producer
Renewal period
Ninety (90) days prior to expiration date - Triennially on last day of birth month.
Late renewal period
Applicant can late renew up to one year beyond expiration through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewals (NRR) Application.
Surplus Lines Producer
Renewal period
Ninety (90) days prior to expiration date - Triennially on last day of birth month.
Late renewal period
Expiration date.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Iowa Insurance Division
1963 Bell Ave.
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.