Iowa Board of Social Work

• Licensure Rules - Chapter 280
• Fees Rules - Chapter 5
  Scroll down in the Fees Rules to the name of this board to find the application fee

The following forms are for individuals applying for an Iowa license to practice Social Work. Read the instructions on the application form carefully and review the checklist at the end to ensure all requirements for licensure are submitted. Items not submitted by the appropriate source may delay the licensure process.

Please Note: An application for a higher level of licensure does not relieve the social worker of the renewal or reactivation requirements. A social worker applying for a higher level shall renew the license that is held at the current level at the time of the renewal.

• Bachelor Application Form  
• Master Application Form  
• Independent Application Form  
• Examination Information  
• Supervision Report  
• Supervision Plan  

Once licensed you will be able to view and print your licensure status by following these five easy steps. The board office will mail a license certificate and wallet card to you via regular mail.

• Go to www.licensediniowa.gov
• Select "License Search".
• Insert the licensee's name or license number.
• Select the profession from the dropdown list.
• Select "Print" for a paper copy.

The professional boards within the Bureau of Professional Licensure require primary source verification of credentials prior to issuing a license in this state. The Bureau is responsible for maintaining all of the information on the website, including licensure information and public disciplinary action. The information provided on the website is the same information provided through verbal and mail verification, and is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. The Bureau believes this site is appropriate for verification information. Licensure information on the above website is updated instantly upon entering new information.