Alert
Senate File 619 was signed into law on April 22, 2025, creating new requirements for umpires. See Bulletin 25-04 for more information about the Modified Licensing Process or existing umpires doing work as an umpire in Iowa or any other state prior to July 1, 2025. If you have not been doing work as an umpire in Iowa or any other state prior to July 1, 2025 see the information below.
Umpire Examination
A person that is not subject to Bulletin 25-04 wishing to become an umpire licensed in the State of Iowa must successfully pass the appropriate licensing exam and meet the appropriate professional qualifications criteria in 522F.8. To register for the examination, please contact Pearson Vue at www.pearsonvue.com or 877-540-5825. The examination will be available no later than July 1, 2025. If you successfully pass the licensing exam, your test results will be electronically submitted to the Iowa Insurance Division. Exam results are valid for 90 days. Contact the Iowa Insurance Division if you believe you qualify for an examination exemption.
Umpire Licensing
- If you have been doing work as an umpire in Iowa or any other state prior to July 1, 2025, see Bulletin 25-04 for more information about the Modified Licensing Process for existing appraisers. A waiver request may also be submitted if you do not meet the experience requirements but you believe you should still qualify for licensure.
- Beginning July 1, 2025, if you have not done work as an umpire in Iowa or any other state you will complete the application process through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system. A waiver request may also be submitted if you do not meet the experience requirements but you believe you should still qualify for licensure.
Fingerprinting and Criminal History Check
See the information related to fingerprinting and criminal history checks here.
Renewal
Umpires who maintain a valid email address with the Iowa Insurance Division will receive a courtesy renewal reminder approximately 60 days before their license expires. Within 60 days of license expiration, all umpires should complete the renewal application and submit the renewal fee through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system. Umpires must be compliant with continuing education requirements before renewing.
Iowa Insurance Division information regarding the licensure of umpires can be found in Senate File 619.
Reinstate or Reissue a License
All formerly licensed umpires may reinstate an expired license up to 12 months after the license expiration date. Umpires 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 umpire must complete the renewal application through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system, pay a license reinstatement fee, and a license renewal fee. A formerly licensed umpire that fails to apply for a reinstatement within 12 months of license expiration must apply for a new license.
Iowa Insurance Division information regarding the licensure of umpires can be found in Senate File 619.
Continuing Education
Continuing education requirements for umpires can be found in Senate File 619. Click here to view your continuing education transcript. The State Based Systems (SBS) online 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 Status
Umpires licensed to do business in Iowa can check the status of their license and verify the expiration date. Umpires 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).
Umpire List
Currently licensed umpires in the State of Iowa. (Coming soon)