Retailer Licensing Information
Lottery tickets bring customers into retail locations and create excitement when players win! In addition, retailers receive a valuable revenue stream in commissions for selling lottery tickets.
List items for Lottery Licensing
Businesses that sell Iowa Lottery products must be licensed by the Iowa Department of Revenue. Access GovConnectIowa to apply for a lottery license.
Here are steps to help you get started with your lottery application.
To get started:
- Create a GovConnectIowa account at govconnect.iowa.gov
- Register your new business or request access to your existing business
- Once you are connected to the business, navigate to the “I Want To…” tab and apply for the lottery license under the “Registration and Licensing” panel
You'll pay the $25 application fee for a lottery license electronically through GovConnectIowa using a bank account or credit card.
As you complete the lottery application, make particular note of the email address you provide for the License Representative. A confirmation email will be sent to that email address verifying that the person has submitted an application to the lottery and confirming that further response will be received from the lottery within the next business day.
What's Next?
For more information about GovConnectIowa, including how-to-information and other educational resources, visit GovConnectIowa Help.
If you have questions about the lottery licensing process, contact the lottery.
All lottery license management actions can be completed online through GovConnectIowa. The following actions are included, but not limited to:
- Print, update, and cancel lottery licenses
- Update ownership records and report criminal history changes
- Update account information, including names and addresses
- View and respond to correspondence from the Department
In order to access these actions, you must create a GovConnectIowa account and be connected to your lottery license. To get started:
- Create an account at govconnect.iowa.gov
- For existing license holders, select “Request Access to an Existing Account”
- For new businesses, select “Register a New Business” - you can apply for a lottery license during that process
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the connection process
After you are connected to the license, you will be able to complete the necessary actions on the following tabs:
- Accounts - View the license at a glance. This tab also includes links to print or update your license
- Action Center - View and complete outstanding tasks required for your business
- Settings - Opt in to paperless mail delivery and manage your access
- I Want To… - Complete a variety of actions including communicating with the department, updating your ownership records, managing the access of other GovConnectIowa users, and more
To view detailed tutorials, visit our YouTube channel. If you need help getting started or learning how to use GovConnectIowa, visit the GovConnectIowa Help page with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials.