Idaho licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Idaho
A practical step-by-step guide to Idaho licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Idaho licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 27, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 90 hours
- Exam provider
- Pearson VUE
- Estimated cost
- $600–$800
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
Idaho salespersons must complete 12 hours of commission‑approved continuing education every two years by the last day of their birth month. At least some hours must be designated core courses covering topics such as agency, contracts and Idaho law.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Meet age and education requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
Complete 90‑hour pre‑license education
Finish two 45‑hour modules (Salesperson Prelicense Module 1 and Module 2) approved by the Idaho Real Estate Commission.
Schedule and pass the Pearson VUE exam
Make an exam reservation with Pearson VUE, pay the $80 examination fee and pass both the national and state portions.
Submit fingerprints and license application
Complete fingerprinting, submit your application to the Idaho Real Estate Commission and pay the license fee and recovery fund fee.
Affiliate with a broker and activate license
Once the Commission approves your application and you have a sponsoring broker, your license will be issued.
Renew license and meet continuing education requirements
Renew your license every two years, paying the renewal fee (approximately $160) and completing 12 hours of CE.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $600–$800. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing education | $300–$500 | Cost of the 90‑hour pre‑license course package. |
| Exam fee | $80 | Pearson VUE examination fee for both portions. |
| Application & license fee | $160 | Approximate initial license and recovery fund fees charged by the Commission. |
| Fingerprint/background check | $60 | Estimated cost for fingerprint processing. |
| Continuing education | $100–$200 | Cost for a 12‑hour CE package every two years. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How long is the Idaho pre‑licensing course?
The Idaho salesperson pre‑licensing requirement is 90 hours, split into two 45‑hour modules.
What are the continuing‑education requirements in Idaho?
Salespersons must complete at least 12 hours of approved continuing education every two years by the last day of their birth month.
After you pass the exam
Passing the exam does not create an operating system. New agents still need to manage contacts, follow-ups, active deals, deadlines, client communication, partners, and daily priorities.
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