Idaho Real Estate License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Idaho Real Estate Commission

Idaho Real Estate Commission

Real Estate Commission

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dopl.idaho.gov/rec/

Real Estate Commission

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dopl.idaho.gov/rec/

Apply for or Renew a License

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

$135

135

Individual Broker/Salesperson | $135 | $0

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

18 years old

18

Be eighteen (18) years of age or older

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

High school graduation or equivalent, or a general education certificate.

High school graduation or equivalent, or a general education certificate.

graduated from an accredited high school or its equivalent, including a nonpublic school, or holds a certificate of general education

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

90 hours

90

90 hours of prelicense education is required for a new salesperson license

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Errors and omissions coverage required before activation.

Errors and omissions coverage required before activation.

you must have E&O coverage in place before your license can be activated

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Pass both licensing-exam portions; after passing one, pass the other within one year or retake both.

Pass both licensing-exam portions; after passing one, pass the other within one year or retake both.

If you fail one part but pass the other part, you have one year from the date you passed the first part to retake and pass the second part. Otherwise, you will have to retake both portions.

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Each active renewal: two Idaho core courses plus 12 elective hours. First active renewal uses prescribed post-license education instead of the electives.

Each active renewal: two Idaho core courses plus 12 elective hours. First active renewal uses prescribed post-license education instead of the electives.

Active Renewals: Two (2) Idaho core courses plus 12 elective hours. First Time Salesperson Renewals: Licensees renewing on active status for the first time MUST take 2 Commission Core courses, plus 12 hours of Post License Education.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

No reciprocity agreements; active out-of-state licensees can receive waivers of national examination and prelicense education.

No reciprocity agreements; active out-of-state licensees can receive waivers of national examination and prelicense education.

Idaho has no reciprocal or other license agreements with any jurisdiction. However, Idaho waives the national portion of the licensing exam, prelicense education, and broker experience requirements (if applicable) if you are licensed on active status in another state.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

2 years

2

The salesperson, broker, company, and branch office licenses are already 2-year licenses

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Current licenses move from birth-month-end to birthday expiration. Renewals starting October 30 in 2026 expire on the birthday in 2028; 2027 renewals expire on the birthday in 2029.

Starting October 30, 2026, current licensees move from expiration at the end of the birth month to expiration on their birthday; 2026 renewals expire on the birthday in 2028 and 2027 renewals on the birthday in 2029. Applies to: Current individual salesperson licenses; initial terms follow a separate transition rule.

Current Licensees: The salesperson, broker, company, and branch office licenses are already 2-year licenses, but they are moving from end of birth month to birthday. 2026 Renewal (starting October 30): Licenses will expire in 2028 on the licensee's birth date. 2027 Renewal: Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee's birth date.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026