Interior Designers

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Overview

The Iowa Interior Design Examining Board was created as a Title Act in 2006. A person shall not use the title of registered interior designer or any title or device indicating or representing in any manner that the person is a registered interior designer or is practicing as a registered interior designer unless the person is a registered interior designer.  Here we have resources, information about applications, and disciplinary action for interior designers.

Registration

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Apply for and Renew Licenses

Real Estate (Appraisers, Salespersons, Brokers, Firms), CPA/LPA (Firms), Architects, Landscape ARCH, Professional Eng/Land Surveyors, Registered Interior Designers, and AMCs

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List of Potentially-Disqualifying Criminal Convictions

In accordance with Iowa Code section 272C.15(2), the department provides the following list of specific convictions that may disqualify an applicant from receiving a license, permit, or registration. In addition, any offense specified in the laws of another jurisdiction or prosecuted in a municipal, federal, military, or foreign court that is comparable to a conviction listed herein may disqualify an applicant from receiving a license or registration.

Please be advised that just because you have been convicted of one of the offenses listed does not mean you are automatically prevented from obtaining a license or registration. The following offenses are only disqualifying if:

  1. The actions taken in furtherance of the offense are customarily performed within the scope of practice of the profession; or
  2. The circumstances under which the offense was committed are circumstances customary to the profession. 

Additionally, even if your conviction is disqualifying, you are entitled to submit proof of rehabilitation to the licensing authority to demonstrate your current fitness to safely practice in the profession.

If you are interested in applying for a license, permit, or registration and have been convicted of an offense on this list, you may petition the licensing authority for an eligibility determination, or submit all relevant information as part of your application for licensure or registration, pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code 481. If you have questions about what criminal history information to include with your license or registration application or how to submit a petition for eligibility determination, please contact staff for assistance.
 

Seal and Certificate of Responsibility

Interior Design Seals should include:

  • Outer circle with a diameter of approximately 1 3/4 inches.
  • Name of the registered interior designer and the word "Registered Interior Designer"
  • Iowa registration number and the word "Iowa". 

The seal will substantially conform to the sample shown below:

Interior design seal

The information block should look similar to:

 
 
SEAL

I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge. I am a duly registered interior designer under the law of the state of Iowa.

___________________________________________________
Signature                                                 Date

Printed or typed name: ____________________________
Registration Number: ______________________________
My registration renewal date is June 30, _______.

Page or sheets covered by this seal: _________________

Continuing Education Resources

If you attend NeoCon or other large conference, please get and keep documentation if a session you take is designated as HSW. You will need the documentation if you are audited.

Renewal Overview

When a registrant is eligible for renewal, AMCs have a few options for how to proceed. Below are summaries of those options.

Laws & Rules for Interior Designers

Below are the statutes and administrative rules that pertain directly to the practice of interior design in Iowa.

Iowa Code & Administrative Rules for Other Professional Licenses

The following Iowa Code chapters and administrative rules apply to licensing boards within the department.

Resources

How to File a Complaint

Fill out our electronic form to file a complaint.

  • Be sure to attach documentation that will support your complaint.