ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Iowa Plumbing license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/IA/checklist/plumbing
Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
Plumbing
Master Plumber License (individual; master of record) (Master)
State license · Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB), Iowa DIAL
- Deadline
- Licenses expire June 30 every 3 years (current period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029; next period July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2032). License remains valid through Aug 31; DIAL advises renewing in July.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $240. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Per license: about $60 late fee if submitted after Aug 1 (31-60 days lapsed; may still work); about $100 if submitted after Sep 1 (61-365 days lapsed; not eligible to work). Late fees are excluded from the 30% multi-license discount.
- Grace period
- 30-day grace period for any reason, including CEU completion (DIAL plumbing licensure page).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $240, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
PMSB Contractor License (Plumbing) + DIAL Contractor Registration (CL)
State license · Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB), Iowa DIAL
- Deadline
- Licenses expire June 30 every 3 years (current period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029; next period July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2032). License remains valid through Aug 31; DIAL advises renewing in July.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Per license: about $60 late fee if submitted after Aug 1 (31-60 days lapsed; may still work); about $100 if submitted after Sep 1 (61-365 days lapsed; not eligible to work). Late fees are excluded from the 30% multi-license discount.
- Grace period
- 30-day grace period for any reason, including CEU completion (DIAL plumbing licensure page).
- Insurance
- Public liability insurance minimum $500,000; $5,000 license and permit surety bond; workers' comp certificate if employees; $25,000 out-of-state contractor bond if based outside Iowa; UI account number required (see HVAC entry for details).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $5,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $400, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup