What This API Does

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Iowa Nurse License Verification

Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses issued by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Returns license number, status (active/inactive/expired), issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions on file.

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Iowa Contractor License Verification

Verify general contractor, specialty, and trade licenses managed by the Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration. Returns license classification, bonding status, insurance info, and current standing.

More Iowa License Types

🏠 Real Estate Agent → 🛡️ Insurance Agent → 🔨 General Contractor → ⚡ Electrician → 🔧 Plumber → ❄️ HVAC Technician →

Who Uses This API in Iowa

Healthcare Staffing Agencies

Automate nurse credential verification for Iowa placements. Reduce manual lookups from hours to seconds across large-scale workforce verification across the heartland.

Property Management Platforms

Verify contractor licenses before approving maintenance and renovation work on Iowa properties. Protect against unlicensed operators.

HR & Compliance Teams

Build automated compliance workflows for major healthcare employers and infrastructure contractors. Monitor license expirations and get ahead of renewal deadlines.

Iowa Licensing Authorities

Nursing Licenses

Iowa Board of Nursing

Governs RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN licensure in Iowa. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.

Contractor Licenses

Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration

Oversees general contractor and specialty trade licensing in Iowa. Maintains public records of license status, bonds, and complaints.

API Endpoints

POST /nurse/verify

Verify a nursing license in Iowa

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/nurse/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "state": "IA",
    "license_type": "RN"
  }'

POST /contractor/verify

Verify a contractor license in Iowa

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/contractor/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "John Smith",
    "state": "IA",
    "license_type": "General"
  }'

POST /batch

Verify multiple licenses at once — ideal for Iowa staffing agencies processing bulk hires

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/batch \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "requests": [
      { "type": "nurse", "name": "Jane Doe", "state": "IA", "license_type": "RN" },
      { "type": "contractor", "name": "John Smith", "state": "IA", "license_type": "General" }
    ]
  }'

Example Response

{
  "status": "found",
  "state": "IA",
  "license": {
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "license_number": "IA-RN-2024-XXXXX",
    "license_type": "Registered Nurse",
    "status": "Active",
    "issue_date": "2020-06-15",
    "expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
    "board": "Iowa Board of Nursing",
    "disciplinary_actions": []
  }
}

Pricing

Free

$0

50 requests/day

Pro

$9.99

1,000 requests/mo

Ultra

$29.99

5,000 requests/mo

Mega

$99.99

25,000 requests/mo

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FAQ — Iowa License Verification

Which Iowa license types can I verify?

Nursing: RN, LPN/LVN, APRN. Contractors: General, Specialty (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and trade-specific classifications regulated by the Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration.

How current is the Iowa license data?

Data is sourced from Iowa's official licensing board databases. Results reflect the latest publicly available records from the Iowa Board of Nursing and Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration.

Can I verify licenses across multiple states?

Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify Iowa licenses alongside any other state in a single request.

Is there a free tier?

Yes — 50 free requests per day. No credit card required. Sign up on RapidAPI to get your key instantly.

License Verification API for Iowa
Nurse & Contractor Licenses