I(5p2p3/20) and I*(5p 2P1/20) atoms have been detected by resonant(3+2)and(4+l) multiphoton ionization using tunable dye laser (4600-5000A).The iodine atoms are generated by laser dissociation of I molecules. 12 atomic transitions are observed in the laser wavelength region, among which the (4+1) multiphoton transitions are observed for the first time.