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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Iowa Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Iowa Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Exemption Eligible Organizations: | Self-employed contractors who meet the specific criteria may send a completed signed and notarized Fee Exemption form instead of payment. To qualify for registering without payment, a self-employed contractor must not work with or for other contractors in the same phases of construction and must not pay more than $2,000.00 per year to employ others. |
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
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Removal/Additional Owner, Officer, Partner or Member
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | A contractor must report to the commissioner any change in the information originally reported on or with the application within 15 working days of the change, except that the contractor must notify the commissioner of changes to workers’ compensation coverage within 10 days prior to any change in coverage. |
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Iowa HVAC/R Contractor License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Mechanical Contractor License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Individual Licenses
Iowa Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Iowa Asbestos Inspector License
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notes: | requires: Training: 3-day initial training and most recent refresher training certificate. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
Iowa Asbestos Management Planner License
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Initial Registration
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| 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 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
Iowa Asbestos Project Designer License
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Training: 3-day initial training and most recent refresher training certificate. Iowa charges a $25 fee for paper applications |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
Iowa Asbestos Worker License
| Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Initial Registration
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| 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 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Iowa Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division - Electrical Licensing and Inspection Program |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees range from $41.64 to $375 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Iowa HVAC/R Apprentice License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Initial Registration
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| 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 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Hydronics Apprentice License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
Initial Registration
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| 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 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Mechanical Apprentice License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Initial Registration
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| 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 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Plumbing Apprentice License
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
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 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
