⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Acupuncture directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Acupuncturist License: Wisconsin → Iowa

Everything you need to know about transferring your acupuncturist license from Wisconsin to Iowa

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wisconsin (WI)	Iowa (IA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $78; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $78; renewal fee: $78; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1106; confidence: high; sources: https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/Acupuncturist/Default.aspx; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/Wisconsin/49	application fee: $120; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $120; renewal fee: $120; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1190; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/acupuncture; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/Iowa/17
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial (June 30 of each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 30; Fee: $78	Period: License expires October 31 of even-numbered years (effectively a 2-year cycle); CE hours: 30; Fee: $120

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Iowa accepts out-of-state acupuncturist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Wisconsin — Period: Biennial (June 30 of each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 30; Fee: $78; Iowa — Period: License expires October 31 of even-numbered years (effectively a 2-year cycle); CE hours: 30; Fee: $120.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Acupuncture →
2
Request credential verification from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) - Acupuncturist — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wisconsin board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Acupuncture.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Iowa Licensing Board

Board: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Acupuncture
Website: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/acupuncture
Phone: (515) 281-7074

Contact Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Acupuncture to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wisconsin (WI)	Iowa (IA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $78; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $78; renewal fee: $78; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1106; confidence: high; sources: https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/Acupuncturist/Default.aspx; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/Wisconsin/49	application fee: $120; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $120; renewal fee: $120; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1190; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/acupuncture; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/Iowa/17
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial (June 30 of each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 30; Fee: $78	Period: License expires October 31 of even-numbered years (effectively a 2-year cycle); CE hours: 30; Fee: $120

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Iowa accepts out-of-state acupuncturist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Wisconsin — Period: Biennial (June 30 of each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 30; Fee: $78; Iowa — Period: License expires October 31 of even-numbered years (effectively a 2-year cycle); CE hours: 30; Fee: $120.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Acupuncture →

Request credential verification from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) - Acupuncturist — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wisconsin board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Acupuncture.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Acupuncturist License: Wisconsin → Iowa

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Iowa Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Acupuncturist License: Wisconsin → Iowa

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Iowa Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Get Your Free Personalized Licensing Roadmap