Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
Iowa Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Iowa.
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Company Licenses
Iowa Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Iowa Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Iowa Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 2/4/16 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 2/4/16 |
Iowa HVAC/R Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Iowa Hydronics Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by registration date. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by registration date. |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Iowa Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Iowa Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Individual Licenses
Iowa Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Iowa Apprentice Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Asbestos Inspector License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notes: | requires: Training: 3-day initial training and most recent refresher training certificate. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Asbestos Management Planner License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notes: | Training: 3-day initial inspector training, a 2-day management planner training course and most recent refresher training certificates. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Asbestos Project Designer License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Training: 3-day initial training and most recent refresher training certificate. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Asbestos Worker License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | Training: 4-day initial training and most recent refresher training certificate. Physical Abilities: Passage of a respirator fit test and physical examination in accordance with OSHA Respirator Fit Test signed. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Class A Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Class A Master Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Class B Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Class B Master Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $41.64 to $375 depending on when you apply. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Iowa HVAC/R Apprentice License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees will be prorated based on the date of purchase for an initial Apprentice License. There is an additional $25 fee for paper applications |
| Notes: | The apprentice license covers all plumbing and mechanical systems trades. In other words, only one apprentice license is needed to practice any of the trade disciplines. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Hydronics Apprentice License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees will be prorated based on the date of purchase for an initial Apprentice License. There is an additional $25 fee for paper applications |
| Notes: | The apprentice license covers all plumbing and mechanical systems trades. In other words, only one apprentice license is needed to practice any of the trade disciplines. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Journeyman HVAC/R License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Journeyman Hydronics License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Journeyman Mechanical License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Journeyman Sheet Metal License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Master HVAC/R License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Master Hydronics License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Master Mechanical License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Master Plumber License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Mechanical Apprentice License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees will be prorated based on the date of purchase for an initial Apprentice License. There is an additional $25 fee for paper applications |
| Notes: | The apprentice license covers all plumbing and mechanical systems trades. In other words, only one apprentice license is needed to practice any of the trade disciplines. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Plumbing Apprentice License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees will be prorated based on the date of purchase for an initial Apprentice License. There is an additional $25 fee for paper applications |
| Notes: | The apprentice license covers all plumbing and mechanical systems trades. In other words, only one apprentice license is needed to practice any of the trade disciplines. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Residential Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Residential Master Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Special Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Iowa Unclassified Person (Electrical) License
| More Information: | http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/licensing/licensing.shtml |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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