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Iowa nursing license verification Covers: RN, LPN and ARNP; use General Public → License Verification.Iowa · RN, LPN / LVN, APRN
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License Renewals Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Every 3 years. Follow the board’s assigned birth-month deadline and its instruction to renew 30 days ahead. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Standard nursing license renewal: $99. Late renewal has an additional fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | License Renewals |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Official sources & licensing authorities
Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing — Nursing Continuing Education.
Source review dates · 5 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing — Nursing Continuing Education Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Verify License Status | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Nursing & Professional Midwifery | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fees and Fee Waivers | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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