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. Integration of the fingerprinting and criminal history check process as detailed below will begin June 2, 2025.  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.

  • A renewal, reinstatement, or reissuance of a license if the license of a producer has been revoked or suspended.

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 seperate 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 via NIPR

Once the application has been received by the IID via NIPR, an email will be generated to the applicant which will have the information necessary to schedule an appointment to have their federal criminal history and fingerprints processed through Fieldprint.  The email will contain the Iowa Insurance Division's Fieldprint code, which you will needs to complete the scheduling process. 

Step Two: Fingerprinting and Federal Criminal History Check

Step Three: State 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 515-654-6565.  Questions about the fingerprinting process,  contact Fieldprint directly at customerservice@fieldprint.com or by calling 877-614-4364.