Cost of Getting an Idaho Real Estate License October 2026 Update

Everything you’ll pay to get licensed in Idaho — course, exam, fingerprints, and application — plus what it costs to keep your license each year.

The short answer

Total cost to get an Idaho real estate license

Getting your Idaho real estate salesperson license costs about $714.40–$894.40 with today's promotion ($1,002–$1,302 at list price), including 90 hours of online pre-licensing education and all state exam, fingerprint, and application fees.

Prices as of October 25, 2026 · Course prices update daily

$431.40–$611.40
Online course packages
40% off list price today
$283
State + processing fees
Exam, fingerprints, application
$179
Course with Idaho LAUNCH
Est. out-of-pocket if eligible
40% off with code SPOOKY40.
You don’t pay it all at once

When you pay each cost

The total is spread across three separate payments, usually over a few weeks to a few months.

At enrollment

Pre-licensing classes

Pay for your 90-hour course up front when you enroll in your Idaho real estate classes.

$431.40–$611.40
After course

Exam + fingerprints

When you’re ready to test, schedule the state exam with Pearson VUE and complete your fingerprints.

$148
After you pass

License application

Submit your salesperson application and fee to the Idaho Real Estate Commission.

$135
Upfront costs

Upfront expenses to get your Idaho real estate license

Your total depends on which course package you choose. State fees are the same for everyone.

Total cost by course package
PackageCourse+ State feesTotal
Courses OnlyAll 90 hours of courseworkSale price: $431.40 Regular price: $719$283$714.40
Standard+ unlimited practice examsSale price: $491.40 Regular price: $819$283$774.40
Value+ 3 professional development coursesSale price: $537 Regular price: $895$283$820
Premium+ 19.5-hour post-licensing courseSale price: $611.40 Regular price: $1,019$283$894.40

Course prices are for self-paced online classes through our education partner, The CE Shop. See today’s offer.

Idaho state and processing fees
FeePaid toCost
Salesperson license applicationEffective January 1, 2026Idaho Real Estate Commission$135
Fingerprint processingPearson VUE$65
State examPearson VUE$83
Total state + processing fees$283
Course format affects price

What each class format costs

Idaho allows the 90-hour requirement to be completed online, live via Zoom, or in a classroom.

Most popular

Self-paced online

$431.40–$611.40

Start anytime and study on your schedule. Most students finish in 3–6 weeks.

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Live online

Instructor-led Zoom classes

~$750

Fixed class times with a live instructor. Price varies by school.

In-person

Traditional classroom

~$750

Scheduled classroom sessions. Price varies by school and location.

Pay less

Idaho LAUNCH can cover up to 80% of your tuition

Idaho Online Real Estate Academy is the first real estate school in Idaho approved as an Idaho LAUNCH provider. Eligible students can bring their course cost down to an estimated $179 out-of-pocket. State fees are paid separately.

80%
Tuition covered
$179
Est. out-of-pocket
Grant
Not a loan (conditions apply)
Check Your Eligibility
After you’re licensed

Ongoing expenses to keep your Idaho real estate license

Working as an agent comes with ongoing costs for your license and for doing business through a brokerage.

Errors & omissions insurance
Usually arranged through your broker
~$200/yr
Continuing education
Required every 2 years
~$40–$100
Broker office fee
Depends on your brokerage and setup
Varies
MLS membership
Depends on your local MLS
Varies
If you sell even one property a year, your commission should comfortably cover the cost of maintaining your license.
FAQ

Idaho real estate license cost: common questions

How much does it cost to get a real estate license in Idaho?
About $714.40–$894.40 with today's promotion ($1,002–$1,302 at list price). That covers 90 hours of self-paced online pre-licensing education ($431.40–$611.40) plus $283 in state exam, fingerprint, and application fees.
What state and testing fees do I pay?
The salesperson license application fee paid to the Idaho Real Estate Commission ($135), plus the fingerprint processing fee ($65) and the exam fee ($83), both paid to Pearson VUE — $283 in total.
Do I have to pay everything at once?
No. You pay for your classes when you enroll, then pay the exam and fingerprint fees when you’re ready to test, and the application fee after you pass. Most students spread these payments over a few weeks to a few months.
Can I get help paying for real estate classes in Idaho?
Yes. Eligible Idaho residents may qualify for Idaho LAUNCH funding, which can cover up to 80% of tuition. See our Idaho LAUNCH page to check eligibility.
How much does it cost to keep an Idaho real estate license?
Plan for several hundred dollars a year: errors and omissions insurance (around $200 a year), continuing education every 2 years (around $40–$100), plus broker office and MLS fees that vary.
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Sources: Idaho Real Estate Commission · Pearson VUE Idaho. Course prices from our education partner, The CE Shop, updated daily. Fees last reviewed October 2026.
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