Real Estate License Renewal in Idaho (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Idaho is handled by the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Idaho Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses renew every two years. The licensing period is birth-month based: it begins the first day of the month after the licensee's birth month and the license expires on the last day of the birth month two years later. A license may be renewed up to 60 days before expiration (active early renewal requires all CE completed first). An expired license can still be renewed for up to one year (only onto inactive status) by paying the renewal fee plus a $25 late fee; after one year it terminates and cannot be renewed.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	IREC Online Services (apps.irec.idaho.gov) — certified Idaho course providers post completions to the licensee's record within 5 business days; no third-party tracker like CE Broker
Governing body	Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)

Go to the official Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). automated research workflow (official idaho real estate commission), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Idaho

For active renewal, a salesperson must complete two (2) Idaho Commission Core courses plus 12 elective continuing-education hours each two-year renewal period (the Core course is reissued by IREC each July 1 covering law changes and hot topics; both Core courses are required per cycle). Total is effectively 24 hours when counting the two Core courses, though the Commission frames it as "2 Core courses + 12 elective hours." Inactive renewal requires no CE. FIRST-TIME active renewal differs: instead of the 12 elective hours, the salesperson must complete 12 hours of Post-License Education (the 8-hour Post License Fundamentals course plus one 4-hour Post License elective module: Pricing/Marketing/Advertising, Professionalism/Negotiations/Closings, or Introduction to Commercial Real Estate), in addition to the 2 Core courses. This post-license requirement applies until a salesperson has renewed once on active status. CE must be completed within the current licensing period; online elective courses must be ARELLO certified.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Idaho

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in IREC Online Services (apps.irec.idaho.gov) — certified Idaho course providers post completions to the licensee's record within 5 business days; no third-party tracker like CE Broker.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Verified on the official DOPL/IREC FAQ page (last updated Jan 6, 2026). Renewal_fee_usd set to null: no single fixed salesperson renewal-fee dollar amount is published on the verified page, and DOPL announced a fee holiday waiving real estate renewal fees (Broker, Branch Office, Company, Salesperson) for renewals on or after January 1, 2026, so the effective renewal fee is currently $0 — but the underlying standard fee figure was not confirmable on the official page fetched. Late fee for renewing after expiration is $25 (plus possible civil penalty if business was conducted on an expired license). Renewal is completed online via the licensee's IREC account; for active reactivation the designated broker must re-add the agent to the company. E&O insurance is required for active status. The DOPL fees/licensing page (rec-licensing) returned 404 at time of research.

Real Estate license renewal in Idaho: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Real Estate license in Idaho?

Idaho Real Estate licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses renew every two years. The licensing period is birth-month based: it begins the first day of the month after the licensee's birth month and the license expires on the last day of the birth month two years later. A license may be renewed up to 60 days before expiration (active early renewal requires all CE completed first). An expired license can still be renewed for up to one year (only onto inactive status) by paying the renewal fee plus a $25 late fee; after one year it terminates and cannot be renewed.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Real Estate license in Idaho?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. For active renewal, a salesperson must complete two (2) Idaho Commission Core courses plus 12 elective continuing-education hours each two-year renewal period (the Core course is reissued by IREC each July 1 covering law changes and hot topics; both Core courses are required per cycle). Total is effectively 24 hours when counting the two Core courses, though the Commission frames it as "2 Core courses + 12 elective hours." Inactive renewal requires no CE. FIRST-TIME active renewal differs: instead of the 12 elective hours, the salesperson must complete 12 hours of Post-License Education (the 8-hour Post License Fundamentals course plus one 4-hour Post License elective module: Pricing/Marketing/Advertising, Professionalism/Negotiations/Closings, or Introduction to Commercial Real Estate), in addition to the 2 Core courses. This post-license requirement applies until a salesperson has renewed once on active status. CE must be completed within the current licensing period; online elective courses must be ARELLO certified. Confirm the current requirement with the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).

Can I renew my Idaho Real Estate license online?

Yes — Idaho offers online renewal through the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Idaho Real Estate license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $25 may apply. Contact the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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