Idaho Frequently Ask Questions Real Estate License

You are required to take two 45-hour modules. Module 1 teaches the fundamental real estate concepts. Module 2 studies the knowledge and applied skills in real estate. You must take these courses from an approved education provider.

In total, you will take 90 hours of pre-licensing education. The pre-licensing education is split into two 45-hour modules that teach you about the fundamental realistic concepts and the applied skills involved in transacting Real Estate. You must take these courses from an approved education provider.

All of the pre-licensing education is offered by private education providers. You must take your pre-licensing education modules from an approved education provider. The education is offered as an online course and an in-person course. Online learning offers the most flexibility and is the most affordable option.

Yes, you can take the Idaho pre-license real estate education as an online course as long as you take it from a state-approved provider.

You will need to check with the individual course provider to see if you will be able to take the course. You will need to be a high school graduate by the time you apply for your Idaho real estate license.

If you have a law degree and you are currently practicing law, you can write to the Idaho real estate commission to request a waiver for module one of the salesperson license. Refer to the special consideration policy for the documentation you must submit with your request.

No, the Idaho Real Estate Commission will not accept college credits for the pre-licensing education requirement.

Yes, the Idaho real estate salesperson pre-licensing course does have a final exam. Your course provider will provide you with more information about the number of questions, the proctoring, and the content.

To achieve your pre-licensing course completion certificate, you must take Module 1 and Module 2. For these modules, you will need to pass the course quizzes and the final exam before you can receive a course completion certificate.

The exact number of questions on your pre-license course exams will vary based on the current section of the course you are taking. Your course administrator will let you know how many questions are on the different exams and the comprehensive final.

If you are a RealEstateU student, you can log into your account to view your course information. You will be able to find the downloadable course completion certificate inside of your course account.

Find an approved education provider from this Idaho search option. You can take the course as a classroom or online course, as long as your school is on this approved list.

With your Idaho real estate salesperson license application, you will need to submit proof that you have completed the pre-licensing education. You will need to turn in the certified copies of your course completion certificate.

No, you are responsible for keeping track of your course completion certificates and submitting these with your salesperson license application. Your course provider will not let the IREC know that you have finished Module 1 and 2.

Completion of the pre-licensing education is valid for three years. If you fail to take the exam and submit the license application within this timeframe, you will need to take the course again.

Before you apply for your Idaho real estate salesperson license, you have to take the pre-licensing education, pass the state exam, and submit fingerprints for a background check.

When you see the message ”RES-OK” in the Online Services, your fingerprints have cleared and you can submit your license application. Unfortunately, you won't be able to submit this application online. You will need to print it out and attach all required documents.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to submit the licensing application online. You will need to print it out and attach all required documents.

The Idaho real estate salesperson license application fee is $160. You will need to submit a check or a credit card authorization form.

You will need to include proof of your legal presence in the United States, a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent see certificates, prior licensure records, and payment for the license application fee.

You should file your license application with the Idaho Real Estate Commission as soon as your background check results have been received. Your background check is only valid for six months. Your license exam results are only valid for one year.

The Idaho Real Estate Commission initially issues all licenses on inactive status. So initially, you can receive your license without working for a broker, but it will not be an active license. Your hiring broker must go to online services and activate your license to change over to active status.

If you have an inactive license, you cannot engage in any real estate brokerage activities. An active license means you can work as a real estate agent, perform real estate brokerage activities, and be compensated for work as a real estate professional.

The Idaho Real Estate Commission initially issues all licenses on inactive status. Any other changes while actively licensed can be made through online services.

Your hiring broker must go to online services and activate your license. So initially, you can receive your license without working for a broker, but it will not be an active license.

Once you hold an Idaho salesperson license, your hiring broker is responsible for activating your license. They will go to the IREC online services to activate your license.

A real estate broker license enables you to receive compensation for assisting with the selling, marketing, or leasing of real estate or other business opportunities or interest; assisting with the transaction; and, to employ salespersons to work under your supervision.

Go online to the License Lookup on the Idaho Real Estate Commission website. When your name and license number appear, your license application has been approved. No updates are given through email or over the phone.

You can go online to the Idaho Real Estate Commissions Online Services to find a downloadable and printable license.

Idaho requires all real estate salespersons to have a current Errors & Omissions policy before receiving an active license. The IREC has a group policy held with Rice Insurance Services, or you may be covered under your brokerage’s firm policy. Consult with your hiring broker.

Idaho does not issue licenses if you have been convicted or served time for any misdemeanor involving fraud, dishonorable dealings, or been convicted of a felony, military general court-martial within the last five years.

You are disqualified from a salesperson license if you have been convicted or serve time for any misdemeanor involving fraud, dishonorable dealings, or been convicted of a felony, military general court-martial within the last five years.

If you have concerns about your qualifications based on prior criminal activity, you can request an exemption review from the Idaho Real Estate Commission. You will have to provide documents related to the sentencing and any supplemental information that you feel demonstrates your suitability for licensure.

When in doubt, request an exemption review before starting the process. The Idaho Real Estate Commission will review your documents and circumstances before deciding if you would qualify for a license.

Yes, all applicants must be fingerprinted and have a background check ran. Your fingerprints must be processed before you can submit a license application. Background checks can take one to 12 weeks to clear and are valid for six months.

Pearson VUE test centers are equipped to take your fingerprints. You can make a fingerprint appointment for the same day as your exam. Make the fingerprint appointment online at https://pearsonwest.ibtfingerprint.com or contact IdentoGo® by Idemia at (866) 761-8069.

It can take one to 12 weeks for your background check to be processed. The results of the background check are only valid for six months.

You must complete the following steps to earn your ID Salesperson’s license: 1) Complete 90-Hour ID Pre-license Salesperson Modules 2) Pass the ID salesperson state exam 3) Submit fingerprints for a background check 4) Create an IREC account 5) Obtain E&O insurance 6) Turn in the ID salesperson license application

An estimated total cost to earn your Idaho real estate salesperson license is s $955.25. These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront.

Earn your ID license in approx. 3 months. 1)Complete the 90-hour course online: 2-4 wks 2)Schedule and pass the ID state exam: 1-3 wks 3)Submit fingerprints for a background check. 1-12 wks 4)Create an IREC Online Services account 5)Buy E&O insurance 6)Apply for your license. 1-2 wks 7)Have a broker activate you

You will take tests and quizzes as part of Module 1 and Module 2 of the pre-licensing education. These are to check your understanding. The most important test you will take is the Idaho Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam. You will have a total of 4 hours to take and pass this test.

No, the Idaho salesperson license application is a paper application that requires you to find a notary public. While you can track your status online, you can't apply online.

All Idaho salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a real estate license.

Yes, the Idaho Real Estate Commission does require all real estate salesperson applicants to hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Yes, you can have an Idaho salesperson real estate license even if you do not live within Idaho. You must be legally present within the United States.

Real estate license law is found under Idaho State Statutes, Title 54, Professions Vocations, and Businesses, Chapter 20, Idaho Real Estate Law. The Idaho Real Estate Commission is also covered by administrative rules found here.

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.

Having an active Idaho real estate salesperson license enables you to work as a real estate professional. You will be able to assist clients with their real estate transaction needs, including leasing or managing real property. You will be able to be paid for your work.

A real estate license is required anytime you wish to assist others with the sale, purchase, lease, or management of real property and be paid for your work.

Notify your current broker that you are going to be leaving their company. You can also go ahead and put your license on inactive status by going to the IREC online services portal. Your new hiring broker must go to online services and activate them under you.

No, Idaho does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with any other states.

Idaho does not have a reciprocal licensing agreement with any state. If you are actively licensed in another state, you can qualify for a waiver of the national portion of the Idaho licensing exam and/or pre-license education. Otherwise, you will have to complete the other steps in the process.

You need to send your certified license history to the Idaho Real Estate Commission with a completed exam waiver request. This exempts you from the pre-license education and national portion of the licensing exam.

You need to follow all of the same steps as an Idaho resident. The one thing that may be different is the fingerprinting process. If you can't have your fingerprints taken at a Pearson VUE test center, you will need to contact the Idaho Real Estate Commission to have a fingerprint packet sent to you.

Yes, Real Estate U is a recently approved pre-license course provider. We offer the 90-hour course for $499.

No, you must take the pre-license course before you can take the Idaho state licensing exam. You need to bring proof you have met the education requirements with you to check in for the state licensing exam.

Your Idaho pre-licensing course completion certificates are valid for three years. You need to schedule the exam within this time.

Online scheduling is the easiest and fastest way to register and set an appointment for your Idaho real estate salesperson licensing exam. Schedule your exam by visiting www.pearsonvue.com and creating an account. Another option is to register by calling 1-(877)-540-5833.

The Idaho real estate salesperson license exam fee is $80. You will pay Pearson VUE a non-refundable fee using credit card, debit card, money order, electronic check, or voucher.

You will pay Pearson VUE a non-refundable exam fee using credit card, debit card, money order, electronic check, or voucher. Payment must be received in advance of the exam.

You can register and schedule your Idaho salesperson license exam within an hour by going online to Pearson VUE. After you set up your accounts, you will be able to find testing centers, testing schedules, and pay for the exam. Your other option is to register by calling 877-540-8533.

Test centers are available in Boise, Coeur D'Alene, Nampa, Pocatello, and Twin Falls. Additional testing centers are available in Las Vegas, Reno, Draper, Spokane, and Ogden. You can find specific addresses and schedules by referring to the Candidate Handbook.

If you are licensed in another state, you'll still need to take the state portion of the Idaho real estate licensing exam. Complete the exam waiver request to be exempted from taking the national portion of the exam.

Any modifications or cancellations to your state licensing exam must be made 48 hours in advance of the test. Please note that voicemails or emails do not count as a cancellation. You must call 877-540-8533 to make an exam change. If you do not make contact 48 hours before your test, you will forfeit your exam fee.

The Idaho Salesperson Pre-licensure Exam consists of two sections. The National section will ask 80 multiple-choice questions. The State section will ask 40 multiple-choice questions. There may be 5-10 experimental questions that don’t count for your score.

You will be tested on national and state real estate-related content. Topics include property ownership, financing, valuation and appraisal, property disclosures, and contracts. State-specific questions ask about the Commission, licensing law, real estate calculations, and Idaho practices.

Personal calculators are not allowed at the Idaho state exam. An online calculator will be available.

You will need to bring (2) forms of identification. One must be state or federal government-issued, like a driver’s license or passport. The secondary form can be another primary ID or something which contains your signature, like a credit or debit card.

Yes, all Pearson VUE test sites provide accommodations following the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). A candidate who needs testing accommodations must visit http://pearsonvue.com/accommodations to start the request process.

PearsonVUE will only allow approved items into the examination room. Electronic devices of any type, including personal calculators, are not permitted. As part of the check-in process, all testing candidates will be photographed and asked to sign a Candidate Rules Agreement.

Yes, you do not need to be hired by an Idaho licensed broker before you take the state exam.

Your state licensing exam results are only good for one year. You will need to complete the remaining steps in the process, including getting fingerprinted for your background check and being hired by an Idaho license broker, before that year is up.

The next steps in obtaining an ID real estate salesperson license are: ● Get fingerprinted for a background check ● Set up an online services account ● Purchase errors and omissions insurance ● Be hired by an Idaho license broker ● Submit your license application

You must submit your state licensing exam score report with your license application. In this way, the commission will know that you have passed the exam.

You can take the state licensing exam as many times as you need as long as you do the retakes while your certificate of completion is still valid. If you are just retaking one section of the exam, you have to retake the other section within one year of the date you passed that one section.

The good news is you will leave the test center with an official score report in hand. Your exam results will appear on screen as soon as you complete the task, so there are no questions about how you performed.

Yes, you can retake the Idaho real estate salesperson exam. If you fail just one section, you have one year to retake the failed section. Otherwise, you need to retake the exam while your course of completion certificate is still valid.

You need to wait 24 hours before rescheduling any state licensing exam. Once that period has passed, you can go online to your Pearson VUE account and reschedule your exam. You will need to pay the full $80 exam fee again.

Every attempt to take the Idaho State licensing exam is $80, regardless if you are taking the full exam or just one section.

No, you can just retake the section that you failed. Keep in mind you have to pass that section within one year of the date that you passed the other section. You also need to apply for licensure within that one-year date.