Who regulates real estate licenses in Iowa?

Real estate licensing in Iowa is overseen by the Iowa Real Estate Commission (IREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the IREC?

Phone: (515) 725-9022. Address: 200 E Grand Avenue, Suite 350, Des Moines, IA 50309. Website: https://plb.iowa.gov/real-estate.

What license types does Iowa issue?

Iowa issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Iowa Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Iowa, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Iowa Real Estate Commission

Your Iowa real estate license is issued and regulated by the Iowa Real Estate Commission (IREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the IREC.

Regulator: Iowa Real Estate Commission (IREC)

Address: 200 E Grand Avenue, Suite 350, Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 725-9022

Website: plb.iowa.gov/real-estate

License Types in Iowa

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after a waiting period. Contact PSI for available dates.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official IREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the IREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

IREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements

Licensing application portal: Not listed yet — check the IREC website and verify with the commission.

License renewal portal: Not listed yet — check the IREC website and verify with the commission.

Candidate handbook: Not listed yet — check the IREC website and verify with the commission.

Forms & applications: Not listed yet — check the IREC website and verify with the commission.

Approved schools list: Not listed yet — check the IREC website and verify with the commission.

License lookup: Not listed yet — check the IREC website and verify with the commission.

State exam schedulingAdministered by PSI

Fingerprinting & background check

Confirm whether a fingerprint background check is required directly with the IREC.

All Iowa forms & official links Iowa education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026