Fingerprinting and Criminal History Checks

Iowa Code 522B.5A establishes that the Iowa Insurance Commissioner is authorized to require certain applicants to provide the Iowa Insurance Division (IID) state and federal criminal history checks and fingerprints for a license to be issued. The following is a list of applicants that are required to submit fingerprints and state and federal criminal history checks.

  • An initial license in Iowa as a resident insurance producer.

  • An initial license or an additional line of authority under a nonresident insurance producer license if a state and national criminal history check has not already been completed by another state's insurance department.

  • A renewal, reinstatement, or reissuance of a license if the license of a producer has been revoked or suspended.

  • An initial license in Iowa for public adjusters, independent adjusters, and staff adjusters if a state and national criminal history check has not already been completed by another state's insurance department.

  • An initial license in Iowa for appraisers if a state and national criminal history check has not already been completed by another state's insurance department.

  • An initial license in Iowa for umpires if a state and national criminal history check has not already been completed by another state's insurance department.

IID and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have selected Fieldprint to conduct the fingerprinting and federal criminal history checks as authorized in 522B.5A.  DCI will conduct a separate state criminal history check utilizing the fingerprints provided by Fieldprint in addition to the information provided to them by the applicant.  The cost associated with the fingerprinting and criminal history records will be borne by the applicant.  Fingerprinting will take place at a Fieldprint location. 

Below are some frequently asked questions to help you understand the criminal history checks and fingerprinting requirements.

Step One: Submit Application

Once the application is submitted, NIPR will generate a confirmation message that will contain the necessary information, including the Fieldprint code, that is required to complete step two.

 

Step Two: Fingerprinting and Federal Criminal History Check

 

Questions about the actual license process can be directed via email to producer.licensing@iid.iowa.gov.  The direct telephone line to the producer licensing department is 515-654-6628.  Questions about the fingerprinting process,  contact Fieldprint directly at customerservice@fieldprint.com or by calling 877-614-4364.

 

The Iowa Insurance Division may require fingerprinting to obtain a criminal history check before issuing a license.

Who must be fingerprinted?

Fingerprinting is required when a state/national criminal history check has not already been completed by another state’s insurance department, and in certain reissuance situations.

  • Producers: initial Iowa resident; initial Iowa nonresident or adding a line (if no prior check); reissuance after revocation/suspension
  • Adjusters / Appraisers / Umpires: initial Iowa license (if no prior check)

How to complete fingerprinting (same steps for all license types)

Step 1: Apply in NIPR

Submit your application in NIPR. Your NIPR confirmation message includes the IID Fieldprint Code you must use to schedule fingerprinting.

Step 2: Get fingerprinted (Fieldprint)

  1. Create an account on the Fieldprint website.
  2. To schedule your appointment, you will be required to enter your Fieldprint code and National Producer Number (NPN). This information will be provided in your NIPR application confirmation messages. Locations nearest to you will be displayed when you schedule your appointment.
  3. Attend your appointment and complete fingerprints.

Bring: appointment number + two valid IDs

Cost: $34.35 (Iowa site) / $36.35 (outside Iowa)

Timing: typically 3–5 business days for IID to receive results (may vary).

Important: Fingerprints taken for another purpose can’t be used—submit fingerprints using the IID Fieldprint Code.

Additional Questions?

Licensing questions: producer.licensing@iid.iowa.gov | 515-654-6628

Fieldprint scheduling: customerservice@fieldprint.com | 877-614-4364