Register products in Iowa
Learn about the registration process for products in Iowa.
Which product types to register
In Iowa, you will need to register:
- Malt/Beer
- Spirits (not currently handled in PRO)
- Wine
You will need to include the following information for each product you register:
- Vintage (for wine)
- Bottle size
- ABV
- Bottles per case
How to register your products
- If you have a new brand, register it as a New Brand.
- If you have a new COLA under an existing brand, register it as a Line Extension.
- You do not need to register revisions or combos/variety packs in Iowa.
State fees and approval time
| Wine | Malt | Spirit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brand | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Line Extension | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Some registrations are approved upon submission, while others require review. If you have not received approval or a request for supporting information within three days, leave a comment for the state administrator on your registration, or reach out to the state.
Distributor information
Distributor information is required as part of label registration in Iowa, but you will not need to assign territories to distributors.
Required documents
- Distributor Appointment Letter
- Trade Name Document (if you answered yes to Does this brand operate a trade name owned by you?)
- Brand Owner Authorization Letter (if you answered no to Are you the brand producer?)
- Brand Acquisition Letter (if you answered yes to Are you registering a label because you just recently acquired this brand?)
- Bottling Letter (if you answered no to Do you bottle this brand?)
Renewals
Renewals are not required in Iowa.
More information
When you create a registration, PRO will generate an email and send it to the state for them to review. They will then respond directly to you via email to approve or reject the registration.