Idaho real estate license and CE requirements
What the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Idaho does not express its renewal requirement as a single hour total. Instead, each two-year renewal calls for two Idaho Commission Core courses you have not taken before, plus 12 elective hours. Core courses are rewritten each year, effective July 1, and each runs no more than four classroom hours, so the total varies.
First-time active renewals for Idaho salespersons replace the electives with 12 hours of post-license education, including an 8-hour Post License Fundamentals course. We could read these rules only through search results from official Idaho sites, which blocked direct access, so please confirm every detail with the Idaho Real Estate Commission.
Idaho at a glance
| Licensing body | Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | Check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)Required topics: Two different Idaho Commission Core courses not previously taken (each no more than 4 classroom hours, set annually) plus 12 elective classroom hours |
| Broker CE | Check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)Required topics: Two different Idaho Commission Core courses not previously taken (each no more than 4 classroom hours, set annually) plus 12 elective classroom hours |
| Post-license education | Salespersons renewing on active status for the first time take the 2 Commission Core courses plus 12 hours of Post License Education, including the 8-hour Post License Fundamentals course. |
| Renewal | Licenses are renewable for two years and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
| Source | State code or rule text (Idaho), checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Idaho requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about Idaho
How many CE hours does an Idaho salesperson need?
We could not confirm the salesperson figure from an official source when we checked on October 15, 2026, so check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) directly.
How many CE hours does an Idaho broker need?
We could not confirm the broker figure from an official source when we checked on October 15, 2026, so check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) directly.
Is there post-license education in Idaho?
Salespersons renewing on active status for the first time take the 2 Commission Core courses plus 12 hours of Post License Education, including the 8-hour Post License Fundamentals course. Confirm the details with the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses).
Do ACI designations count toward Idaho CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) and do not satisfy any part of Idaho's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.