How to get an electrician license in Iowa
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Iowa Electrical Examining Board (DIAL) licenses electrical contractors in Iowa. The Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations (Iowa Data Hub dataset 1052), Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing lists 1,724 active electrical records as of October 5, 2026.
Who licenses electrical work in Iowa
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Iowa Electrical Examining Board (DIAL) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Electrical Contractor, Residential Electrical Contractor, Class A Master Electrician, Class B Master Electrician, Residential Master, Class A Journeyman Electrician, Class B Journeyman Electrician, Residential Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, Special Electrician, Unclassified Person |
How to get licensed
- Apply to DIAL for a credential such as Electrical Contractor, Residential Electrical Contractor or Class A Master Electrician.
- Yes. The contractor must be or employ a master electrician, and a master license requires a board-approved written exam with a score of 70 or higher. source
- Experience: 1 years (Master electrician: one year as a licensed journeyman (journeyman requires a registered apprenticeship)). source
- Carry insurance: $1,000,000 (General and completed operations liability insurance of at least $1 million). source
- Pay the electrical contractor license fee for a 3-year term (prorated if issued for less): $375. source
- Electrical licenses expire every three years. source
Electrical requirements in Iowa
| Exam | Yes. The contractor must be or employ a master electrician, and a master license requires a board-approved written exam with a score of 70 or higher. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 1 years (Master electrician: one year as a licensed journeyman (journeyman requires a registered apprenticeship)). source |
| Bond | Statute requires a surety bond as set by the board, but no bond amount was found in the board rules. |
| Insurance | $1,000,000 (General and completed operations liability insurance of at least $1 million). source |
| Renewal | 3 years (Electrical licenses expire every three year). source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocal agreements with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. source |
| Fees |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Iowa, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Iowa?
- Iowa Electrical Examining Board (DIAL) licenses electrical contractors in Iowa.
- How do I check an electrician license in Iowa?
- The Iowa Electrical Examining Board (DIAL) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Iowa. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Iowa?
- $375 (Electrical contractor license fee for a 3-year term (prorated if issued for less)). $375 (Class A master electrician license fee for a 3-year term). $50 (Separate DIAL contractor registration fee per year, assumed to apply since electrical contractors must also register).
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Iowa?
- 1 years (Master electrician: one year as a licensed journeyman (journeyman requires a registered apprenticeship)).
- How often does an electrician license renew in Iowa?
- Electrical licenses expire every three years.
Other trades in Iowa
- General contractor license in Iowa
- Plumbing license in Iowa
- HVAC license in Iowa
- Roofing license in Iowa
- All Iowa trades
Electrical license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://dial.iowa.gov/boards/electrical-examining-board
- https://dps-eeb.my.site.com/LicenseSearchPage
- https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/103.pdf
- https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/chapter/08-06-2025.481.401.pdf
- https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/building/electrical-licensing/electrical-licensing-faqs
- https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/building/contractors
- https://data.iowa.gov/datasets/1052
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.