About Iowa Licenses

Iowa professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) under Iowa Code chapters 147–272. DIAL’s License Search verifies status, expiration, and disciplinary history for medicine, nursing, real estate, contractors, cosmetology, and dozens of other professions.

Iowa Licenses

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Appraisers | FFIEC
Official Free
Certified Idaho appraiser lookup from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council.
🌐 asc.gov
Kegs
Official Free
We're not sure what this is used for, but it is intriguing. Enter a keg registration number and it will tell you what store the keg was from.
Mortgage
Official Free
Iowa Division of Banking (IDOB) license verification for mortgage bankers, brokers, registrants, and closing agents.
Real Estate
Official Free
Association of Real Estate License Law Officials verification for estate licenses in Iowa.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify a Iowa business or professional license?

Iowa publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.

Where do I check a contractor license?

Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.

How do I look up a real estate or medical license?

State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.

Are license lookups free?

Yes — state license verification services are free.