Is there a grace period for Iowa physician assistant (pa) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

Iowa Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal deadline

When physician assistant licenses come due in Iowa, sourced from the official board.

September 30Verify with board

Every 2 years

Board wording: PA licenses expire September 30; the biennial compliance period runs October 1 through September 30. Even/odd-year assignment is staggered per licensee, not a statewide fixed date.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Official source: Iowa Admin. Code 481 IAC 782 — Continuing education for physician assistants (legis.iowa.gov chapter, 05-28-2025 edition)

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Iowa Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal deadline

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