Interior Designer licensing

Iowa Interior Designer license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Iowa interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 10 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 10 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $275 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
10 / cycle
HSW hours
10 of total
Approximate fee
$275

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Iowa

Iowa requires 10 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 10 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Iowa allows up to 5 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

Registered Interior Designer (title act; standalone Interior Design Examining Board). 10 contact hours per biennium, all HSW structured activities; up to 5 carry forward. Renews Jun 30: last names A-K in even years, L-Z in odd years. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Iowa interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Iowa interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 10 CE hours for this cycle, including 10 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $275. Renew through the Iowa board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Iowa interior designer renewal FAQ

How often does a Iowa interior designer license need to be renewed?+

Iowa interior designer licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does Iowa require for interior designer renewal?+

Iowa requires 10 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 10 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Iowa interior designer license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $275 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Iowa board portal.

Does Iowa require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 10 CE hours, 10 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Iowa allow interior designer CE carryover?+

Yes. Iowa allows up to 5 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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