Applicants can register online to take the Idaho Real Estate Exam at https://home.pearsonvue.com/id/realestate 

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Applicants will need to create an account with the Idaho Real Estate Commission to complete the licensure process.

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Current Processing Timeframes: Processing typically takes a minimum of 10 business days.

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Salesperson Exam

• An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and:
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must create an account and register with the Idaho Real Estate Commission online services
• Must successfully complete the real estate examination 
• Must have fingerprints taken at a Pearson VUE test center authorized for Idaho fingerprints. A fingerprint appointment can be made through Pearson VUE at https://home.pearsonvue.com/id/realestate
• Must successfully complete prelicense classes (Module 1 and Module 2)
• Must successfully pass the real estate exam
• Must obtain Errors & Omissions insurance. The Real Estate Commission has a group policy available through Rice Insurance Services Co. Whether E&O insurance is obtained in this way or under a firm policy at a brokerage, a policy must be in place before a real estate license can be activated
• Must complete the Salesperson License Application Form
• Must pay the exam fee ($85) and the application fee ($160)

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Broker Exam

• An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and:
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must create an account and register with the Idaho Real Estate Commission online services
• Must successfully complete the real estate examination 
• Must have fingerprints taken at a Pearson VUE test center authorized for Idaho fingerprints. A fingerprint appointment can be made through Pearson VUE at https://home.pearsonvue.com/id/realestate
• Must successfully complete prelicense classes (Brokerage Management, Real Estate Law, plus two electives from this list: Valuation & Analysis, Finance, GRI 101/102, GRI 201/202, or CCIM courses CI 101, CI 102, CI 103, or CI 104)
• Must successfully pass the real estate exam
• Must obtain Errors & Omissions insurance. The Real Estate Commission has a group policy available through Rice Insurance Services Co. Whether E&O insurance is obtained in this way or under a firm policy at a brokerage, a policy must be in place before a real estate license can be activated
• Must complete the application form
• Applicants who are opening a new office as a Designated Broker must also:

• Complete the IREC Business Conduct & Office Operations (BCOO) course within the 3 years immediately preceding the application date
• Register the applicant’s entity and DBA name with the Idaho Secretary of State
• Obtain E&O insurance for your business entity (not required for sole proprietorship)
• Submit your application and in addition the appropriate Company application and fee
• Submit a Trust Account Notification form 

• Pay the exam fee ($85) and license fee ($160)

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Salesperson Examination: The exam consists of 80 general practice questions and 40 state-specific questions.

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Broker Examination: The exam consists of 80 general practice questions and 50 state-specific questions.

Exams are given on a computer and candidates will have 4 hours to complete the exam.

There are five primary testing locations in Idaho: Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Nampa, Pocatello, and Twin Falls. Candidates may also take the exam in Spokane, Washington.

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• Exam Content Outline for Salespersons and Brokers

Because there are different versions of the real estate exams and all exams have different questions with varying degrees of difficulty, a method known as equating is used to determine grades. This is done so that no candidate has an unfair advantage or disadvantage. The examination score is reported as a scaled score on a scale of 0-100. 

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Salesperson Examination: A passing score is 70 or higher.

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Broker Examination: A passing score is 75 or higher.

All candidates must present 2 forms of current signature identification. The primary identification must be government-issued, photo-bearing, and include a signature. The secondary identification must include a signature. The name on both the primary and secondary identification must match the name on the exam registration. Primary identification can include any of the following:

• Government-issued driver’s license
• US Department of State Driver’s license
• Learner’s permit
• Passport
• Passport card
• Military ID
• Military ID for spouses and dependents
• Alien registration card

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Secondary ID can be any of the following:

• Social Security card
• Debit/Credit card
• Any form of ID on the Primary ID list

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Candidates should also bring a non-scientific calculator.

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