Renewal Rules
You can renew your license up to 60 days before your current license expires.
Permanent License Holder: You may begin the renewal process May 2 odd numbered years.
Temporary License Holder: You may begin the renewal process 60 days before your current license expires. Check your current wallet card for the expiration date. A temporary license may be renewed once.
Renewal notifications will be emailed to your email address on file with the board at 60, 50, 40 and 30 days prior to the license expiration date. Renew your license early to avoid a late fee or lapse in licensure. All continuing education requirements must be completed prior to license renewal.
A temporary license holder may renew a temporary license once for the immediately following two-year period after initial licensure.
Application Forms
Due to COVID-19, paper applications will not be processed at this time. Click here to Access Online Services 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.
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