State Requirements

Fingerprinting Requirement

• Fingerprinting is required for all resident applicants 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
• 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.

Examination Requirements

• Examination results are valid for 90 days. Applicants who do not submit a license application within 90 days of passing the examination must retake the examination before becoming eligible to apply.
• Variable Life & Variable Annuity applicants must have passed Series 6 or 7 and Series 63 or 66 prior to applying. The Iowa Insurance Division will verify registration through FINRA.
• Applicants for the Variable Life/Variable Annuity line of authority must provide their FINRA CRD number on the application.

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 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

• Applicants answering "Yes" to a background question must submit supporting documentation electronically through NIPR's Attachment Warehouse or directly to the Iowa Insurance Division.

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.