
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 Alarm System Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | • $200 license fee |
Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Iowa Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor License
Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually |
Iowa Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
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. |
Form: | |
Instructions: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | Not required |
Required Attachments: |
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Amendment
Removal/Additional Owner, Officer, Partner or Member
Filing Method: | |
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 Fire Protection System Contractor license
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Protection System Contractor License Application Packet |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Fire Protection System Contractor License Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by March 31. |
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Iowa HVAC/R Contractor License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $525 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Hydronics Contractor License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by registration date. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by registration date. |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Mechanical Contractor License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $525 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Plumbing Contractor License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees range from $91.75 to $425 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $525 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Fort Dodge General Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by October 1. |
West Metro Alarm/Suppression/Monitoring/Extinguisher/Design Permit
Agency: | City of West Des Moines Fire Department (IA) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | West Metro Alarm/Suppression/Monitoring/Extinguisher/Design Permit |
Agency Fee: | $100 for the first permit category + $25 for each additional permit category |
Registration Renewal
Form: | West Metro Alarm/Suppression/Monitoring/Extinguisher/Design Permit (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $100 for the first permit category + $25 for each additional permit category |
Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Individual Licenses
Iowa Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Asbestos Supervisor / Contractor License
Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by date of training. |
Iowa Apprentice Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Iowa Asbestos Inspector License
Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notes: | requires: Training: 3-day initial training and most recent refresher training certificate. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
Iowa Asbestos Management Planner License
Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
Iowa Asbestos Project Designer License
Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
Iowa Asbestos Worker License
Agency: | Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
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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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of training. |
Notarize: | Required |
Iowa Class A Journeyman Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Iowa Class A Master Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Iowa Class B Journeyman Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Iowa Class B Master Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Iowa Electrical Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Fees range from $41.64 to $375 depending on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Due: | Triennially |
Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Iowa Fire Alarm Technician License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Iowa Fire Protection System Contractor License
Agency: | Iowa State Fire Marshall - Licensing Administration |
Law: | Iowa Code Section 100C and the Iowa Administrative Rules 661 Chapter 275 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Required Attachments: |
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Iowa Fire Protection System Technician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Required Attachments: |
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Iowa HVAC/R Apprentice License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Hydronics Apprentice License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Journeyman HVAC/R License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $180 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Journeyman Hydronics License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $180 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Journeyman Mechanical License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $180 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Journeyman Plumber License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $180 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Journeyman Sheet Metal License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $180 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Master HVAC/R License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Master Hydronics License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Master Mechanical License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Master Plumber License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Mechanical Apprentice License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Plumbing Apprentice License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Public Health - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by June 30. |
Iowa Residential Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Iowa Residential Master Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $375 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Iowa Special Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Iowa Unclassified Person (Electrical) License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
City of Davenport Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on classification:
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Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on classification:
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Due: | Annually by March 31. |
Notes: | Contact the department for a renewal application. |
Des Moines Fire Prevention Inspection/Testing and Maintenance Permit
Agency: | City of Des Moines Fire Department- Fire Prevention Bureau (IA) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
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