How do I renew an inactive ID real estate license?

The Idaho licensing renewal process is handled through the Idaho Real Estate Commission's online services web portal.

The individual salesperson renewal fee is $160, which can be paid through the online services web portal. Any late renewals incur an additional $25 fee.

Real estate licenses are good for two years. They expire on the last day of your birth month. For example, if you are born on September 15th, the year that you renew your license will expire on September 30th.

For your first-time license renewal, you will need to take 12 hours of post-licensing education. This includes an eight hour mandatory post-license fundamental course and one four-hour post-license course of your choice. In addition, you’ll need two different Idaho commission core classes as designated July 1.

There are no continuing education requirements for inactive salesperson license holders.

All active license holders must take 12 elective continuing education hours plus two different Idaho Commission Core classes designated July 1 in each active renewal cycle.

All licensing renewals are handled through the Idaho Real Estate Commissions Online Services portal.

The licensing renewal window opens 90 days before the license expiration date. Make sure your continuing education is completed before you do an early renewal.

If you fail to renew your Idaho salesperson's license on time, it will expire. You can still renew it after it expires by paying the renewal fee and a late renewal fee of $25. your license will only be renewed on inactive status.

To reinstate your expired Idaho real estate license, you need to go online to the online services portal. You will need to pay your renewal fee and your fine. Note that your license will be renewed on inactive status. Your broker must go online to activate you.