# Iowa Insurance License Requirements

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How to get a life insurance producer license in Iowa.

## Requirements at a glance

- **Regulator:** Iowa Insurance Division (https://iid.iowa.gov/)
- **License:** Insurance Producer License (Life line)
- **Pre-licensing education:** not required
- **Exam provider:** Pearson VUE
- **Fingerprints / background check:** required
- **Renewal:** every 3 year(s)
- **Continuing education:** 36 hours per renewal period

## How to apply

NIPR after passing the exam and completing fingerprinting

## Notes

Iowa uses an unusual 3-year renewal cycle, and fingerprint-based background checks became mandatory for resident applicants effective June 2, 2025 (via Fieldprint).

_Reviewed: 2026-08-02_

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