Iowa General Contractor License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Iowa GC Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $100
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $200
- Grace Period
- 30 days
Iowa general contractors must complete 0 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your Iowa GC License
- 1
Complete any required CE
Iowa does not currently require continuing education for General Contractor renewal. Confirm with the Iowa Division of Labor Services before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Iowa Division of Labor Services online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $100 renewal fee
Pay the $100 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 30-day grace period, the late fee of $200 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the Iowa Division of Labor Services's public license lookup.
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