How to get a Iowa insurance license

Basic Steps to Obtain an Iowa Insurance License

1. Prepare for your state exam with an insurance course from an Iowa insurance school for the Life, or Accident & Health or Sickness insurance license, or a course for the Life, Accident & Health or Sickness insurance license.
2. Schedule your state exam online at Pearson Vue. Once there, choose Request an Examination Reservation. First time users must obtain a check-in code and will be asked to provide their name, email address and phone number, as well as a personal password. You will receive a check-in code immediately upon submitting the requested information and you will then be prompted to complete the online Reservation Request Form. You may also reserve a test date over the phone by calling 1-877-540-5825.
3. Upon successful completion of your state exam, you should complete an insurance license application through Vertafore (formerly Sircon). Once you are on Vertafore’s website, you will choose 'Apply for a license' from the menu on the left. On the next page choose 'Individual' next to Submit Resident Application. Next, complete the application by choosing Iowa, entering your information and submitting the appropriate application fees.

• Note: You must complete your application for licensure within 90 days from the date of successfully completing your Iowa insurance exam.

Expected Licensing Costs:

$44 Exam Fee

$50 Application Fee

Iowa Department of Insurance

• 1963 Bell Ave., Suite 100
  Des Moines, IA 50315
• Phone: (515) 654-6565
• Website: Iowa Department of Insurance