Welcome to the Iowa DNR's customer service page for Landowner/Tenant (LOT) Registration. The primary purpose of LOT registration is to help ensure that LOT deer and turkey licenses are obtained only by those who meet the qualifications required for these licenses.

All landowners, tenants and their eligible family members must register with the DNR before obtaining LOT deer and turkey hunting licenses.  The electronic licensing system will not issue LOT licenses until you have registered.

To register for LOT licenses, you must follow the steps listed below:

You must first verify your eligibility for landowner/tenant licenses by reviewing the residency and Landowner and Tenant eligibility requirements.  If you meet these requirements, you may proceed to step 2.  If you do not meet these requirements, you are not eligible to register for LOT licenses.

2)    Gather the information that will be required during LOT registration.  The minimum amount of information you will need is as follows: 

a)   Your registration status:  you must choose landowner, spouse of landowner, child of landowner, or tenant, spouse of tenant, child of tenant.  You must choose only ONE.

NOTE:  If your farm unit contains both owned and rented land, the DNR suggests that you register as a landowner, spouse of landowner, or child of a landowner.  This is because of the uncertainty associated with rented land.

The following list of Common Landowner-Tenant Scenarios may help clarify your registration status.

b)   If you register as a tenant, or spouse or child of a tenant, you must also provide the name, address, and telephone number of one landowner who owns a parcel of ground that you rent.

c)    County Number and Parcel Identification Number for a single parcel of land that qualifies you for LOT licenses.  Both of these numbers must be provided for a single parcel of agricultural land that qualifies you for a LOT license. 
(See detailed instructions regarding parcel identification numbers)

All family members of landowners must register using the same parcel number as the landowner. Similarly, all family members of tenants must register using the same parcel number as the tenant.

d)     Your telephone number.

3)    Choose your method of registration.  The 2 options for LOT Registration are:

a)  Internet Registration:  Once you have completed internet registration, you may obtain your LOT license(s) immediately at any ELSI licensing location.  The DNR encourages internet registration because it is the quickest, easiest, and most reliable form of registration.  Internet registration is the only option for individuals who wish to obtain their LOT licenses quickly.

b)     Mail Registration:  After the DNR receives your mailed registration form, up to 10 business days may be required for processing.  If your form contains errors, the registration process may be further delayed.  Forms and Instructions for mail registration are available at ELSI licensing locations, DNR Offices, or by calling the DNR at (515) 281-5918.

As you proceed through LOT Registration, please keep in mind that this process is intended only for you to demonstrate your eligibility for LOT licenses.  To demonstrate your eligibility, you simply submit only one form that contains all information requested, including only the one valid parcel ID number that is required.  You DO NOT need to submit multiple forms for the multiple parcels that you may own or rent.  Once you have established your LOT license eligibility through LOT Registration, you may obtain your LOT license(s) and hunt on any parcel of land within your farm unit, regardless of whether they are owned or rented by you.

Unless your eligibility changes, you will not need to register again for 3 years.

To register for Landowner/Tenant Licenses Online,
please click below