Iowa
This kinder and gentler Midwestern state only requires electricians to be registered with the state. However, they must be licensed at the local level as other contractors are required to be licensed.

To find out if an electrician is registered to do business in Iowa click on Electrical Licenses .

Out-of-State Corporations
In order to obtain a certificate of authority, an application for certificate of authority must be filed with the Secretary of State. Visit the Secretary's site by clicking here.