Iowa licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery regulates the credentials recorded for Iowa: RN, LPN, ARNP. Public status checks use Verify license status; renewal uses Nursing renewals. The recorded renewal schedule is Every three years The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
Verify license status is the reviewed public verification route for Iowa. The destination is hosted on dial.iowa.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Iowa, the recorded renewal cycle is Every three years The named renewal route is Nursing renewals. The current fee summary is Renewal: $99; late renewal: $149..
CE or competence
The reviewed Iowa continuing-education or competence rule is: 36 continuing-education hours during each three-year renewal cycle. The record-retention or audit note is: DIAL can audit compliance; retain certificates and course details..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery |
| Public verification | Iowa DIAL license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Every three years |
| Renewal deadline | The license expires on the fifteenth day of the licensee’s birth month; renewal opens up to 60 days before expiration. |
| Continuing competence | 36 continuing-education hours during each three-year renewal cycle. |
| Fees | Renewal: $99; late renewal: $149. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, ARNP |
| Phone | (515) 380-7308 |
| Physical location | 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321 |
| Mailing address | 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321 |
| Primary official domains | dial.iowa.gov |
How to verify an Iowa nursing license
Verify license status is the reviewed public verification route for Iowa. The destination is hosted on dial.iowa.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Nursing renewals.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, ARNP; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Iowa, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Iowa, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every three years. The license expires on the fifteenth day of the licensee’s birth month; renewal opens up to 60 days before expiration. | For Iowa, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Iowa is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Iowa or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Iowa, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery, Iowa DIAL license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Iowa verification date. | For Iowa, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Iowa nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Iowa DIAL online licensing services.
- Confirm the expiration and renewal window.
- Complete 36 hours of accepted continuing education.
- Renew through DIAL and pay the $99 fee before the deadline.
- Use the late route only when necessary and pay the published late amount.
- Verify the updated license status.
Renewal cautions
- Keep CE evidence for four years.
- The renewal window generally opens 60 days before expiration.
Continuing education or continuing competence
36 continuing-education hours during each three-year renewal cycle.
- Use accepted nursing continuing-education activities.
- Maintain records for four years.
- ARNP requirements may include national certification maintenance in addition to state renewal.
Records and audits: DIAL can audit compliance; retain certificates and course details.
Iowa license by endorsement
The reviewed Iowa credential set is RN, LPN, ARNP. Use Verify license status for the public record and Nursing renewals for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is dial.iowa.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every three years
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Iowa is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every three years and the authority model is State licensing department. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing license renewal | RN/LPN | $99 | Three-year renewal. Official source ↗ |
| Late renewal | RN/LPN | $149 | Published late-renewal amount. Official source ↗ |
| Licensure by endorsement | RN/LPN | $169 | Includes the published background-check charge. Official source ↗ |
| ARNP application | ARNP | $81 | Published ARNP application fee. Official source ↗ |
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery contact and location
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6 reviewed official destinations for Iowa
Verify license status ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nursing renewals ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Licensure by endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Fees and fee waivers ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Iowa Nursing & Professional Midwifery ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Iowa?
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery. Iowa nursing licensure is administered through DIAL. Licenses generally renew on a three-year cycle and expire on the fifteenth day of the licensee’s birth month.
What is the reviewed Iowa license lookup?
Iowa DIAL license verification. Verify license status is the reviewed public verification route for Iowa. The destination is hosted on dial.iowa.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Nursing renewals.
When is a Iowa nursing license renewed?
Every three years. The license expires on the fifteenth day of the licensee’s birth month; renewal opens up to 60 days before expiration.
What CE or competence applies in Iowa?
36 continuing-education hours during each three-year renewal cycle.
What fee information is published for Iowa?
Renewal: $99; late renewal: $149.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Iowa?
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery publishes (515) 380-7308 and 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321.