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⚠️ 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 Board of Social Work (under Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Illinois to Iowa
Iowa has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact, facilitating interstate practice. License by endorsement is also available for practitioners from non-compact states who meet equivalent requirements.
| Requirement | Illinois (IL) | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $50 (initial licensure); $200 (endorsement from another state); aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical exam (only exam used in Illinois); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $60 (biennial; $30 per year); total initial fees: LSW: approximately $50 (application only, no exam); LCSW: approximately $310 (application $50 + Clinical exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/socialworker.html | application fee: $200 initial licensing fee (LMSW and LISW); aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $144 (biennial, LISW); total initial fees: Approximately $430-$460 ($200 licensing fee + exam fee); confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/social-work-licensure; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/iowa-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; CE hours: 30 hours per biennial renewal period (both LSW and LCSW); Fee: $60 | Period: 2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 27; Fee: LBSW: $72; LMSW: $120; LISW: $144 |
Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
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.
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