How to get a real estate license in Idaho
The official path to a Idaho salesperson license in 4 steps, with fees and rules taken from the state regulator.
Take the pre-licensing course
90 hours from a state-approved school.
Two 45-hour courses within prior 3 years
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026Pass the state exam
Administered by Pearson VUE. Exam fee: $83.
Verified from official source · Exam vendor candidate bulletin · Oct 16, 2026Apply for your license
License / application fee: $135. Fingerprint / background: Fingerprints required (electronic or hard card via Pearson VUE); fee not stated on FAQ. Deadline: Not published
Individual broker/salesperson initial license fee (DOPL fee table; renewal fees waived from Jan 1, 2026)
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026After you're licensed
12 hours (8-h Post License Fundamentals + one 4-h module) before first active renewal
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026
Other rules
- E&O insurance required
- Yes — E&O must be in effect before the broker activates the license
- Reciprocity
- Active licensees from another state are exempt from Idaho prelicense courses for the same license type
- Official pass rate
- Not published
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Recent rule changes
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