Iowa
Iowa requires mandatory state licensure for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. Applicants must provide proof of current BACB certification (BCBA, BCBA-D, or BCaBA). Applications submitted online through ibplicense.iowa.gov portal.
Quick Reference
Licensing Board
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) - Board of Behavioral Health Professionals
License Verification
Online verification available
BACB Certification
BACB certification required
Available License Types
Detailed Requirements
Must meet education requirements through BACB certification pathway. Proof of current BACB certification required with application.
Supervised experience as required by BACB certification standards.
Must pass the BACB certification examination. No additional state exam required.
Biennial renewal concurrent with BACB certification expiration. CE requirements follow BACB requirements (32 CEUs every 2 years, 4 in ethics for BCBAs). Renewal notifications emailed 30 days prior to expiration. Must maintain BACB certification. Random CE audits conducted; maintain certificates for 4 years.
Application Fee: $120 (nonrefundable). License Fee: $120 (waived for licenses issued less than 1 year). Renewal fee schedule per Iowa Administrative Code 481-507.3(5).
BACB certification (BCBA, BCBA-D, or BCaBA) required for state licensure. State license expiration matches BACB certification expiration date. CE requirements follow BACB standards.
License expiration synchronized with BACB certification expiration date. Iowa offers BCBA/BCaBA Grant Program through Iowa HHS Center for Rural Health - reimburses up to 50% of tuition for students who agree to practice 2 years full-time (or 4 years part-time) in Iowa. Random CE audits conducted after each renewal cycle. Inactive license allows holding privilege but prohibits practice until reactivated.
Licensing governed under Iowa Administrative Code Chapters 880, 891, and 893. Administered through Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL).
Additional Information
Iowa offers unique BCBA/BCaBA tuition reimbursement grant program: up to 50% tuition reimbursement for students agreeing to practice 2 years full-time in Iowa. License expiration is uniquely synchronized to match BACB certification expiration - the only state requirement is maintaining active BACB certification. Random CE audits conducted post-renewal.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference purposes. Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) - Board of Behavioral Health Professionals. Last updated: Jan 19, 2026.