Iowa Board of Podiatry - Apply, Renew and Reactivate

Licensing board for podiatrists, prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists

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Application Guidelines

The documents below explain the required steps to complete the application process.  While the process has several steps many of the requirements can be done simultaneously.

• Podiatry Temporary application process guidelines 
• Podiatry Permanent application process guidelines 
• Prosthetist application process guidelines 
• Orthotist application process guidelines 
• Pedorthist application process guidelines 

Documents may be submitted electronically to the Board office. The Board’s fax number is 515-281-3121. Emailed documents should go to plpublic@idph.iowa.gov .

To expedite processing a new license request, take advantage of our secure online application.

Click here to Access Online Services or to Apply Online

Applications are reviewed by Board staff as soon as possible, in the order received,  typically within 5 business days.

• Refer to the Application Guidelines above to determine what steps you can complete while awaiting review.
• Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email with an attached letter indicating what additional information is required to approve the license.

Application Rules 

The rules below describe the application process for podiatrists, prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists.

• Podiatry Licensure Rules - Chapter 220
• Orthotist, Pedorthist, and Prosthetist Licensure Rules - Chapter 221
• Fees Rules - Chapter 5

Scroll down in the Fees Rules to the name of this board to find the application fee.

Application Forms

Due to COVID-19, paper applications will not be processed at this time.  Click here to apply, renew, or reactivate online.  For questions about username and password, please call the State of Iowa Service Desk at 515-281-5703 or 800-532-1174.  For assistance with the online application contact 515-281-0254. 

Related Links

American Podiatric Medical Association
Web: www.apma.org
Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards
Web: www.fpmb.org
Iowa Podiatric Medical Society
Web: www.ipms.org
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
Web: http://www.apmle.com/
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prostehetics, and Pedorthics
Web: www.abcop.org
The Board of Certification, International
Web: www.bocusa.org