How to Get Your Iowa Life & Health Insurance License
To get your Iowa life & health insurance license, you'll take the state exam administered by Pearson VUE and file your application through NIPR. No fingerprints are required.
Exam vendor
Pearson VUE
Application system
NIPR
Fingerprints
Not required
Fees
No unusual fees noted
Verified Jul 2026
Step-by-step
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- 1Pass the Iowa L&H exam
- 2Apply via NIPR
- 3General background check runs
- 4License issued
Watch-outs
- No fingerprints — one of only 3 such states (AR, IA, KY).
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Official Iowa links
- Schedule the Iowa examPearson VUE
- Apply for your Iowa licenseNIPR
- Iowa Department of InsuranceOfficial source
Frequently asked questions
- Who administers the Iowa insurance exam?
- The Iowa life & health insurance exam is administered by Pearson VUE.
- Do I need fingerprints for a Iowa insurance license?
- No — Iowa does not require fingerprints for resident insurance producer applicants.
- How do I apply for my Iowa insurance license?
- Applications are filed through NIPR.