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How do I put my license on inactive status?
I need to renew my license but have not completed CE, what are my options?
How long can I leave my license on inactive status?
Do I need to take Continuing Education while inactive?
Do I need to have Errors & Omissions Insurance while inactive?
What do I need to do to reactivate my license?
Can I renew my license if it expires?
If my license terminates, can I renew it?
How do I change my contact or address information?
How do I close my real estate company, and what paperwork do I submit?
Can I be licensed if I have Dual Citizenship and I am in the US only part of the year?
Where do I get my fingerprints taken?
How long does it take to get licensed, once I submit my application?
Can I ask about my fingerprints results or status of my application over the phone?
Do I pay IREC for my E&O Insurance?
I am applying for a broker’s license; what do I need to do?
I am licensed in another state; what do I need to do to get licensed in Idaho?
I can’t find my high school diploma; what are my options?
I have a felony; can I be licensed as a Real Estate agent?
I have a misdemeanor; can I be licensed as a real estate agent?
Where do I mail my application?
What hours is your office open?
How do I put my license on inactive status?
Your broker needs to inactivate your license online.
I need to renew my license but have not completed CE, what are my options?
You can renew online on inactive status. The inactivation is effective the moment that you complete the renewal, not the effective date of the renewal. Once you have completed your CE, your broker can reactivate your license online.
How long can I leave my license on inactive status?
Your license can be inactive indefinitely; however, you need to renew your license and pay the renewal fee (currently $160.00) every two years.
Do I need to take Continuing Education while inactive?
While your license is inactive, you do not have to meet the Continuing Education requirements.
Do I need to have Errors & Omissions Insurance while inactive?
While your license is inactive, you are not required to carry Errors & Omissions Insurance.
What do I need to do to reactivate my license?
You must meet the current CE requirements and have E&O in place before activating.
Can I renew my license if it expires?
If you do not renew your license on time, whether active or inactive, it will expire. Renewals must be received by 5:00 p.m. MST (MDT). You may still renew your license after it expires by paying the renewal fee along with a late fine (currently $25.00). Please note, you will only be able to renew an expired license on inactive status. If you want your license to be reactivated, your broker can make that change online. You have one year to renew an expired license before it terminates.
If my license terminates, can I renew it?
If your license terminates, you cannot renew it. You must start over like a new applicant. Depending on when your prelicense education was taken, you might have to retake all or part of your prelicense classes. Any prelicense education completed on or after 7/1/2008 is good for 3 years. Any prelicense education completed prior to 7/1/2008 is good for 5 years. You must also be fingerprinted, retake the licensing exams, and submit a new license application with the current license fee.
How do I change my contact or address information?
Log into the online services at www.irec.idaho.gov and change it through the Contact info or Address Info tabs.
How do I close my real estate company, and what paperwork do I submit?
Submit a Notice of Real Estate License Change form. The change form must state where the company’s records will be located. Records must be retained for a period of 3 years following the year in which each transaction was closed.
Can I be licensed if I have Dual Citizenship and I am in the US only part of the year?
Yes, as long as you are legally present in the US.
Where do I get my fingerprints taken?
We have electronic fingerprinting as of June 1, 2009. Please visit the following link for fingerprinting information. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree011.pdf
How long does it take to get licensed, once I submit my application?
Please allow 10 business days to process all applications and paperwork. Applications cannot be predated or postdated.
Can I ask about my fingerprints results or status of my application over the phone?
No, neither fingerprint results nor status of applications can be given over the phone. Log into the online services at www.irec.idaho.gov to find that information. You will also receive a postcard notification in the mail.
Do I pay IREC for my E&O Insurance?
No. If you are covered by firm coverage, pay your broker. If you obtain your own individual policy or the IREC group policy, pay the insurance company directly.
I am applying for a broker’s license; what do I need to do?
Here are the step by step instructions on becoming a licensed broker in Idaho with no prior license.
1. Go to our online course search to find a provider that offers prelicense courses. Choose “Find a Licensee or Class” at www.irec.idaho.gov. Click “Find a Course” and select “Broker” under course type.
Required courses are:
Brokerage Management (includes BCOO)
Real Estate Law
2 Electives from the following list:
Valuation & Analysis
Real Estate Finance
Idaho GRI 101/102 (counts as one)
Idaho GRI 201/202 (counts as one)
CCIM – CI 101
CCIM – CI 102
CCIM – CI 103
CCIM – CI 104
2. Schedule the license exam and fingerprints at www.pearsonvue.com. THE FOLLOWING INFO WILL HELP YOU STUDY FOR THE IDAHO PORTION OF THE EXAM:
a. Idaho license law booklet - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/publcs/license-law-and-rules.pdf
b. IREC guidelines - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/guidelines.html
c. Real Estate Practices and Law, 11th Edition (ISBN # 978-1419595431). This book can be purchased at www.dearbornre.com OR www.amazon.com
Practice exams are also available through Pearson VUE. www.pearsonvue.com
The Pearson VUE candidate handbook will give you information about taking your license exam, and it also includes fingerprint instructions. Read Carefully
a. Candidate handbook - http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome.asp?CPCAT=0913REALAPPR
b. Fingerprint instructions - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree011.pdf
If you go to a Pearson VUE test center for fingerprinting, the results can come back in as little as 1 week. If you choose to send your prints to the L-1 Processing center, it can take up to 12 weeks. If you do not fingerprint at a test center, make sure you and the person who is taking your prints both follow the procedure on the fingerprint instructions.
3. After you have taken your exam and submitted your fingerprints, get registered with our online services. As a registered user, you can track your fingerprint results online. https://realestatecommission.idaho.gov/irecsecure/new-user-signup.cfm
4. Arrange for E&O insurance coverage. IREC offers a group policy through Rice Insurance Services Company – www.risceo.com – or you can obtain independent coverage.
5. When you see RES-OK under your fingerprints, you may submit your application. Broker Application form - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree041.pdf
Make sure every blank on your application is completely filled out and all the attachments on page 3 are included. An incomplete application cannot be accepted and will be returned to you.
6. Are you going to open your own company?
a. Register your Company (LLC, corporation, etc.) and/or “d/b/a” or trade name with the Secretary of State - http://www.idsos.state.id.us/
b. Complete the appropriate company application and submit it with your broker application.
i. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree058.pdf - Corporation
ii. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree147.pdf - LLC
iii. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree116.pdf - LLP
iv. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree148.pdf - LP
v. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree149.pdf - Partnership
vi. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree149.pdf - Sole Proprietorship
7. Are you going to be the designated broker for an existing company? Complete a Notice of Real Estate License Change form showing the change in the designated broker - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree010.pdf
8. When you turn in your broker application, be sure to include either the appropriate company application or a Notice of Real Estate License Change form.
*VERY IMPORTANT* - make sure you have all attachments and sections filled out on everything you submit to us. We cannot accept incomplete paperwork, and all incomplete applications will be returned.
I am licensed in another state; what do I need to do to get licensed in Idaho?
Here are the step by step instructions to be licensed as a salesperson in Idaho if you hold an active license in another state.
1. Order a certified license history today from your state of licensure– it typically takes 3 to 6 weeks to receive the license history.
2. When you get your certified license history, send the original to us with a request for a waiver of the national exam - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree047.pdf
3. After you receive the waiver of the national exam, schedule the state portion of the license exam and make a fingerprint reservation at www.pearsonvue.com. THE FOLLOWING INFO WILL HELP YOU STUDY FOR THE IDAHO PORTION OF THE EXAM:
a. Idaho license law booklet - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/publcs/license-law-and-rules.pdf
b. IREC guidelines - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/guidelines.html
c. Real Estate Practices and Law, 11th Edition (ISBN # 978-1419595431). This book can be purchased at www.dearbornre.com OR www.amazon.com
Practice exams are also available through Pearson VUE. www.pearsonvue.com
4. The Pearson VUE candidate handbook will give you information about taking your license exam, and it also includes fingerprint instructions. Read Carefully
a. Candidate handbook - http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome.asp?CPCAT=0913REALAPPR
b. Fingerprint instructions - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree011.pdf
If you go to a Pearson VUE test center for fingerprinting, the results can come back in as little as 1 week. If you choose to send your prints to the L-1 Processing center, it can take up to 12 weeks. If you do not fingerprint at a test center, make sure you and the person who is taking your prints both follow the procedure on the fingerprint instructions.
5. After you have taken your exam and submitted your fingerprints, get registered with our online services. As a registered user, you can track your fingerprint results online. https://realestatecommission.idaho.gov/irecsecure/new-user-signup.cfm
6. Arrange for E&O insurance coverage. IREC offers a group policy through Rice Insurance Services Company – www.risceo.com – or you can obtain independent coverage. Check with your broker to see if insurance coverage is offered through the company.
7. When you see RES-OK under your fingerprints, you may submit your application. Salesperson Application - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree040.pdf
Make sure every blank on your application is completely filled out and all the attachments on page 3 are included. An incomplete application cannot be accepted and will be returned to you.
Here are the step by step instructions to be licensed as a broker in Idaho if you hold an active broker license in another state.
1 Order a certified license history today from your state of licensure– it typically takes 3 to 6 weeks to receive the license history.
2. When you get your certified license history, send the original to us with a request for a waiver of the national exam - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree047.pdf
3. After you receive the waiver of the national exam, schedule the state portion of the license exam and make a fingerprint reservation at www.pearsonvue.com. THE FOLLOWING INFO WILL HELP YOU STUDY FOR THE IDAHO PORTION OF THE EXAM:
a. Idaho license law booklet - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/publcs/license-law-and-rules.pdf
b. IREC guidelines - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/guidelines.html
c. Real Estate Practices and Law, 11th Edition (ISBN # 978-1419595431). This book can be purchased at www.dearbornre.com OR www.amazon.com
Practice exams are also available through Pearson VUE. www.pearsonvue.com
4.Designated Broker applicants are required to take the IREC Business Conduct and Office Operations (BCOO) course. We recommend you complete BCOO before you take your state licensing exam. We are told it’s very helpful to prepare for the exam.
Go to our online course search to find a provider that offers a live or online BCOO course. Choose “Find a Licensee or Class” at www.irec.idaho.gov. Click “Find a Course” and select “Broker” under course type.
5. The Pearson VUE candidate handbook will give you information about taking your license exam, and it also includes fingerprint instructions. Read Carefully
a. Candidate handbook - http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome.asp?CPCAT=0913REALAPPR
b. Fingerprint instructions - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree011.pdf
If you go to a Pearson VUE test center for fingerprinting, the results can come back in as little as 1 week. If you choose to send your prints to the L-1 Processing center, it can take up to 12 weeks. If you do not fingerprint at a test center, make sure you and the person who is taking your prints both follow the procedure on the fingerprint instructions.
6. After you have taken your exam and submitted your fingerprints, get registered with our online services. As a registered user, you can track your fingerprint results online. https://realestatecommission.idaho.gov/irecsecure/new-user-signup.cfm
7. Arrange for E&O insurance coverage. IREC offers a group policy through Rice Insurance Services Company – www.risceo.com – or you can obtain independent coverage.
8. When you see RES-OK under your fingerprints, you may submit your application. Broker Application form - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree041.pdf
Make sure every blank on your application is completely filled out and all the attachments on page 3 are included. An incomplete application cannot be accepted and will be returned to you.
9. Are you going to open your own company?
a. Register your Company (LLC, corporation, etc.) and/or “d/b/a” or trade name with the Secretary of State - http://www.idsos.state.id.us/
b. Complete the appropriate company application and submit it with your broker application.
i. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree058.pdf - Corporation
ii. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree147.pdf - LLC
iii. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree116.pdf - LLP
iv. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree148.pdf - LP
v. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree149.pdf - Partnership
vi. http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree149.pdf - Sole Proprietorship
10. Are you going to be the designated broker for an existing company? Complete a Notice of Real Estate License Change form showing the change in the designated broker - http://www.irec.idaho.gov/forms/ree010.pdf
11. When you turn in your broker application, be sure to include either the appropriate company application or a Notice of Real Estate License Change form.
*VERY IMPORTANT* - make sure you have all attachments and sections filled out on everything you submit to us. We cannot accept incomplete paperwork, and all incomplete applications will be returned.
I can’t find my high school diploma; what are my options?
You can use any of the following in lieu of your high school diploma.
1. High school transcripts
2. Accredited college diploma or transcripts
3. If you cannot find or obtain any of the above, you may request a waiver of the high school requirement from the director of the real estate commission. Waivers of high school education are not guaranteed.
I have a felony; can I be licensed as a Real Estate agent?
Idaho Code 54-2012 states the applicant cannot have been convicted of any felony in a state or federal court; provided that after a period of five (5) years from the date the person was convicted or completed any term of probation, sentence or confinement or period of parole, whichever is later, the applicant may make written request to the commission for an exemption review to determine the applicant's suitability for licensure, which the commission shall determine in accordance with the following:
(i) The exemption review shall consist of a review of any documents relating to the felony and any supplemental information provided by the applicant bearing upon his suitability for licensure. The commission may, at its discretion, grant an interview of the applicant.
(ii) During the review, the commission shall consider the following factors or evidence:
1. The severity or nature of the felony;
2. The period of time that has passed since the felony under review;
3. The number or pattern of felonies or other similar incidents;
4. The circumstances surrounding the crime that would help determine the risk of repetition;
5. The relationship of the crime to the licensed practice of real estate; and
6. The applicant's activities since the crime under review, such as employment, education, participation in treatment, payment of restitution, or any other factors which may be evidence of current rehabilitation.
(iii) The applicant shall bear the burden of establishing his current suitability for licensure.
I have a misdemeanor; can I be licensed as a real estate agent?
Idaho Code 54-2012 states that the applicant cannot have been convicted or completed any sentence of confinement for or on account of any misdemeanor involving fraud, misrepresentation or dishonest or dishonorable dealing, in a state or federal court, within five (5) years immediately prior to the date the application for license is submitted to the commission.
Where do I mail my application?
You can send it by US Mail to: PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0077. If you want us to receive it sooner, you can overnight it to our physical address: 633 N 4th St, Boise, ID 83702. Use only Fed-Ex, UPS, or similar courier service when sending items to our physical address. US Mail must go to the post office box.
What hours is your office open?
We are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain Standard Time (Mountain Daylight Time during daylight savings).