About Business Licenses in Iowa
The Iowa Secretary of State Business Services Division is responsible for business filings including corporations and limited liability companies. Online searches for certificates of good standing can be performed through the Secretary of State. Searches can be performed by the business name or business number.The Iowa Department of Commerce, Professional Licensing Division is responsible for licensing professions such as accountants, architects, cosmetologists, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, optometrists, real estate brokers and agents, real estate appraisers, and interior designers. An online database is available where license records can be searched by name, profession, location, or license number.
The Iowa Board of Medicine is responsible for licensing physicians, surgeons, osteopathic physicians and surgeons, and acupuncturists. Online record searches are available by name, license number, specialty, and location. The Iowa Dental Board manages licensing for dentists. License record requests must be made by mail to the Dental Board. The Iowa Board of Nursing manages nurse licensing and provides online searches by license number. The licensing of pharmacists is performed by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. A downloadable list of licensed pharmacists is available online. Other information must be obtained by contacting the Board of Pharmacists by phone, by mail, or in person. Attorney licensing is managed by the Iowa Supreme Court and the Iowa Bar Association. The Iowa Supreme Court provides an online search for attorneys and their license status. Additional record information can be obtained by contacting either the Bar Association or Supreme Court by email, phone, mail, or in person.
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Business Tax Registration
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City of Waterloo Business Licenses and Permits
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Business Trade Names
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City of Dubuque Business Licenses
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City of Iowa City Business Licenses
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City of Cedar Rapids Business Licenses and Permits
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City of Ankeny Licensed Solicitors
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City of Des Moines Business Licenses and Permits
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City of Ames Business Licenses and Permits
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City of Sioux City Business Licenses and Permits
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