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Contractor licenses in Iowa

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Construction Contractor Registration

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)

Every 12 months ·$50.00 ·Bond required

HVAC-Refrigeration Contractor License

Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)

Every 36 months ·$400.00 ·8 CE hours

Plumbing Contractor License

Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)

Every 36 months ·$380.00 ·8 CE hours

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Class A Journeyman Electrician

Iowa Electrical Examining Board

Every 36 months ·$75.00 ·18 CE hours

Class A Master Electrician

Iowa Electrical Examining Board

Every 36 months ·$375.00 ·18 CE hours

Construction Contractor Registration

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)

Every 12 months ·$50.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

Electrical Contractor License

Iowa Electrical Examining Board

Every 36 months ·$375.00 ·18 CE hours ·Insurance required

HVAC Service Technician Specialty License

Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)

Every 36 months ·$50.00 ·8 CE hours

HVAC-Refrigeration Contractor License

Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)

Every 36 months ·$400.00 ·8 CE hours ·Bond required ·Insurance required

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