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Idaho Real Estate Agent License

Complete requirements guide for Idaho

90 hrs
Pre-License Hours
$215
Listed Fees
8-14 wks
Timeline
24 hrs
CE per 2 yrs
1

Pre-Licensing Education

Complete 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education divided into two 45-hour modules. Must attend 100% of each course and pass final exam with 70% or higher.

Required Courses (90 hours total):

  • • Module 1: Fundamental Real Estate Concepts (45 hours)
  • • Module 2: Applied Skills in Listing, Selling, Buying, and Closing (45 hours)

Courses valid for 3 years preceding license application. May be taken live, via Zoom, or online self-paced.

2

State Examination

Exam Name

Idaho Real Estate Salesperson Examination

Provider

Pearson VUE

Format

National and state portions, one 4-hour combined sitting; state portion 40 scored items

Passing Score

Scaled score of 70

Exam Fee

$80

Retake Policy: No attempt limit; $80 per attempt; 24-hour wait after a failure; pass both portions within one year.

3

Background Check

Type: Fingerprint-based background check (results valid 6 months)

Fingerprints are required, but IREC/DOPL does not publish a set fee; the vendor cost was not verified from an official source and is not certified here.

4

Sponsoring Broker

Must work under a licensed Idaho real estate broker

Fee Breakdown

Examination Fee $80
Application Fee $135
Listed Fees $215

Listed state fees: initial license $135 + exam $80 = $215. The required fingerprint background check is an additional, unverified cost, so this is not a complete startup cost. E&O insurance and course tuition are excluded.

License Renewal

Renewal Cycle

Every 2 years

Renewal Fee

$0

CE Required

24 hours

Online Renewal

Yes

Renewal fee is $0 under the DOPL fee holiday effective January 1, 2026. CE is structured as two Idaho Core courses plus elective hours per 2-year cycle (first renewal includes post-license hours); confirm the exact elective total with IREC.

License Reciprocity

Idaho has no reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees of the same type are exempt from Idaho prelicensing courses but must meet all other Idaho requirements (per the IREC FAQ).

Idaho Real Estate Commission

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  • • 2 years experience required
  • • 90 additional education hours
  • • Broker exam required
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Last verified: 2026-09-05

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