Contractor licenses in Iowa

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Licensing board: Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years for most licenses; every year for others
Renewal fees: $50-$400
Continuing education: 8-18 hours per cycle

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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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License	Board	Renewal	Fee	CE
Class A Journeyman Electrician	Iowa Electrical Examining Board	3 years	$75.00	18 hours
Class A Master Electrician	Iowa Electrical Examining Board	3 years	$375.00	18 hours
Construction Contractor Registration Bond and Insurance required	Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)	1 year	$50.00	None
Electrical Contractor License Insurance required	Iowa Electrical Examining Board	3 years	$375.00	18 hours
HVAC Service Technician Specialty License	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$50.00	8 hours
HVAC-Refrigeration Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$400.00	8 hours
Hydronic Systems Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$380.00	8 hours
Journeyperson Plumber License	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$180.00	8 hours
Master Plumber License	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$240.00	8 hours
Mechanical Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$380.00	8 hours
Plumbing Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$380.00	8 hours
Residential Electrician License	Iowa Electrical Examining Board	3 years	$75.00	18 hours
Sheet Metal Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)	3 years	$380.00	8 hours

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Renewal deadlines in Iowa

When Iowa contractor licenses come due

Every 3 years

12 license pages, including HVAC-Refrigeration Contractor License, Mechanical Contractor License, Plumbing Contractor License.

Every year

1 license page, including Construction Contractor Registration.

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Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB) Iowa Electrical Examining Board Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)

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