Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are charged per application.
Insurance Producer
Renewal fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$150
Independent Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Staff Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$150
Public Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Surplus Lines Producer
Renewal fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$150
Appraiser
Renewal fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$150
Umpire
Renewal fee:
$50
Reinstatement 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
CE Required
Life, Accident & Health, Variable Life / Variable Annuity, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Crop
CE Not Required
Credit, Surety, Travel
Independent Adjuster
CE Required
Independent Adjuster
Staff Adjuster
CE Required
Staff Adjuster
Public Adjuster
CE Required
Public Adjuster
Surplus Lines Producer
CE Not Required
Surplus Lines Producer
Appraiser
CE Required
Appraiser
Umpire
CE Required
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.
- Applicant can late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal (RLR) Application.
- License printing available electronically.
Business Rules
Applicant must not have any serious RIRS actions or 1033 actions since last renewal or initial application. Contact the state for additional information, if applicable.
Public Adjuster applications are deferred to the state for Proof of Financial Responsibility. See Iowa Administrative Code 191-55.10(82GA, HF499) Evidence of Financial Responsibility.
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
All License Classes
Renewal Period: Ninety (90) days prior to expiration date - Expiration date.
Late Renewal Period: Up to one (1) year past expiration date.
Continuing Education
NIPR verifies compliance with the states CE requirement prior to allowing submission of a renewal application. You may select your resident state on the following link: Verify My CE to view your CE transcript and determine whether the state has updated your status to compliant in their system and on what date. It generally takes up to 72 hours from the compliance date for the status to be updated in our system.
- Insurance Producers with Life, Accident & Health, Property, Casualty and/or Personal Lines lines of authority must be in continuing education (CE) compliance to renew license. Effective June 9, 2021 the requirement to complete 18 hours of classroom CE was removed. To be in CE compliance, individual must have (36) total credit hours in which (3) of the hours are Ethics through classroom, classroom equivalent, or self-study method courses. Crop line of authority must have (18) total credit hours in which (3) of the hours are Ethics to renew. Please allow up to two (2) to three (3) business days from date compliance shows met on your SBS CE transcript to be able to submit renewal. For a full list of CE requirements please see: Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 191.11.
- Public Adjuster applicant must be in continuing education (CE) compliance to renew application. To be in CE compliance, applicant must have twenty-four (24) total credits hours which two (2) of the hours are Ethics to renew. Please allow up to two (2) to three (3) business days from date compliance shows met on your SBS CE transcript to be able to submit renewal."
- Independent Adjuster, Appraisers, Umpire, and Staff Adjuster must be CE compliant to renew application.
The following license classes/lines of authority must be CE compliant:
Insurance Producer
- Life
- Accident & Health
- Variable Life / Variable Annuity
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
- Crop
Independent Adjuster
- Independent Adjuster
Staff Adjuster
- Staff Adjuster
Public Adjuster
- Public Adjuster
Appraiser
- Appraiser
Umpire
- Umpire
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.