How to become an insurance agent in Iowa
Iowa insurance agents are licensed by the Iowa Insurance Division. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Iowa, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in Iowa?
- Iowa resident
- Pass the Iowa producer exam for each line of authority
- Fingerprints and state and federal criminal history check for an initial resident license
Iowa insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Iowa requires a resident insurance producer license from the Iowa Insurance Division; there is no pre-licensing course requirement. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Iowa Insurance Division |
| License name | Resident Insurance Producer (with lines of authority such as Life, Accident & Health, Property, Casualty) |
| Education or training | Not required; Iowa has no pre-licensing education requirement. |
| Exam | Pearson VUE Iowa producer exam for each line, at a test center or online via OnVUE; results are valid for 90 days. |
| License term | 3 years, running to the last day of your birth month. |
| Continuing education | 36 credits per CE term, including 3 credits of ethics; no carry-over. |
How much does it cost?
| Producer license (3 years) | $50.00 |
|---|---|
| Producer license renewal | $50.00 |
| Pearson VUE exam per line (Life, Accident & Health, Property, Casualty) | $44 |
| Fieldprint fingerprinting at an Iowa site | $37.35 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become an insurance agent in Iowa
- Schedule and pass the Iowa producer exam with Pearson VUE for each line
- Get fingerprinted through Fieldprint for the state and federal background check
- Apply through NIPR within 90 days of passing
- Allow about 22 business days for review when fingerprints are required
- Renew every 3 years with 36 CE credits
Apply on the official Iowa site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Iowa?
- Search the name or license number on the official Iowa insurance agent license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.