Direct answer
The responsible authority is Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Iowa source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Iowa, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Verify License Status | Use the reviewed Iowa primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Iowa result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Fees and Fee Waivers | Iowa renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: The license expires on the fifteenth day of the licensee’s birth month; renewal opens up to 60 days before expiration. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Iowa Nursing Continuing Education | Iowa rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 36 continuing-education hours during each three-year renewal cycle. |
| Apply by endorsement | Licensure by Endorsement | The Iowa destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Arrange verification from the original/current jurisdiction as directed, commonly through Nursys. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Iowa DIAL online licensing services | Authenticated Iowa transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: dial.iowa.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Iowa. For Iowa, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery | For Iowa, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (515) 380-7308 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Iowa authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Iowa status recorded as NLC member jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery; passing the exam does not itself create an Iowa license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Iowa source remains Iowa DIAL license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Iowa DIAL license verification for Iowa; follow Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Iowa?
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — Nursing & Professional Midwifery.
What is the published phone number?
(515) 380-7308
Is there a separate mailing address?
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.