Individuals interested in becoming a licensed Iowa navigator must submit to the Iowa Insurance Division a completed application for Iowa Navigator License, a copy of their Federal Marketplace Certification, proof of successfully passing the Navigator exam through Pearson Vue, and the license fee (check or money order payable to the Iowa Insurance Division). To register for the examination, please contact Pearson Vue at www.pearsonvue.com or 877-540-5825. All active Iowa navigators must be currently affiliated with a navigator entity holding a current federal navigator grant.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of navigators can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 85.
Renewal
Within 60 days of license expiration, the Iowa Insurance Division will send a courtesy renewal reminder to the navigator’s affiliated entity. Individuals wishing to continue as a licensed Iowa navigator must apply to renew their license and pay the appropriate fees prior to the expiration date of the license. Navigators must be compliant with continuing education requirements before renewing. All active Iowa navigators must be currently affiliated with a navigator entity holding a current federal navigator grant.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of navigators can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 85.
Reinstatement and Reissuance of an Expired License
All formerly licensed navigators may reinstate an expired license up to 12 months after the license expiration date. Navigators must prove that during the continuing education term the associated continuing education requirements were met prior to expiration. If continuing education requirements were not met prior to expiration, contact the Iowa Insurance Division for procedure to become compliant for reinstatement. Once the Iowa Insurance Division shows continuing education compliance, the navigator must complete the reinstatement application, and by paying a reinstatement fee and renewal fee. A formerly licensed Iowa navigator that fails to apply for a reinstatement within 12 months of license expiration must apply for a new license. All active Iowa navigators must be currently affiliated with a navigator entity holding a current federal navigator grant.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of navigators can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 85.
Continuing Education
View the continuing education requirements for navigators. Click here to view your continuing education transcript. The State Based Systems (SBS) system utilized by the Iowa Insurance Division relies on the education provider, in most cases, to submit your course completion online. If you are missing a course on your education transcript, please contact the course’s education provider.
License or Authority Status
Iowa navigators licensed to do business in Iowa can check the status of their license and verify the expiration date. Navigators can also print their license. Please complete the appropriate forms to request a change of name or doing business as (DBA) name, change of address, or to voluntarily surrender a license. Update your phone number or email address through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). All active navigator licensees must be currently affiliated with a navigator entity holding a current federal navigator grant. If you are an office administrator wishing to check on the license status or continuing education status of a licensed producer a SBS Connect account is required.