Idaho Real Estate Commission


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Contact Information

Physical address:
575 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Suite 180
Boise, ID 83706

Phone: (208) 334-3285
Fax: (208) 334-2050

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Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Idaho Real Estate Commission in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Idaho Branch Office License

Agency:Idaho Real Estate Commission
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • General Partnerships
  • Professional Associations
  • Limited Liability Companies
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:

The branch office must operate under the same name as the main office.

Financial Requirements:

Attach a copy of the Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088)

Insurance Requirements:
  • Errors and omissions insurnace is required and must have an effective date on or before the date the application is submitted. Pick either option below. 
    • Rice Insurance Servicves Company (attach a copy of the RISC certificate of coverage for the BOM)
    • Independent Coverage (attach completed, signed Certification of E&O Coverage form REE-141 or REE-142 showing coverage for the BOM (Branch Office Manager))
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • The BOM must be licensed as a broker in Idaho.
  • The BOM must have completed the Idaho Business Conduct & Offi ce Operations* or Brokerage Management* course within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of this application.
    • *Attach a copy of the completion certifi cate if it is not already recorded on your IREC education record.
  • The designated broker of the main office must name a managing associate broker for the branch office
  • The managing associate broker must complete all requirements for a broker’s license

Initial Registration

Form:

Branch Office Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50

Turnaround:

10 business days

Penalties:

Applications that are illegible, incomplete, or missing the fee or required attachments will be immediately returned without processing

Notes:

When the branch office name and license number appear as active status in the License Lookup on the IREC website, the license has been approved.

Required Attachments:
  • Broker License Application for proposed Branch Office Manager (if not already licensed as an Idaho broker)
  • Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088) 
  • E&O Insurance Certification of Coverage for the Branch Office Manager
  • Completion of the BCOO or Brokerage Management course within the previous 3 years

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially by date of issuance.

Idaho Real Estate Broker License

Agency:Idaho Real Estate Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Broker License Application

Agency Fee:

$160

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$160

Due:

Biennially

Idaho Real Estate Business Entity License

Agency:Idaho Real Estate Commission
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations 
  • General Partnerhsips 
  • Limited Liability Partnerhsips 
  • Limited Partnerships 
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Financial Requirements:

Attach a  Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088)

Insurance Requirements:
  • E&O insurance must have an effective date on or before the date you submit your application
    • Rice Insurance Services Company (Commission group policy - attach copies of separate RISC certificates of coverage - 1 for the DB and 1 for the corporation) - OR
    • Independent Coverage (attach completed, signed Certification of E&O Coverage form(s) (REE-141 and/or REE-142) showing coverage for both the DB and the corporation)
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • Corporations shall designate and appoint one of its officers to be the Designated Broker.
  • Limited partnerships shall designate and appoint a general partner to be Designated Broker. 
  • Limited liability partnerships shall designate and appoint a general partner to be Designated Broker. 
  • General partnerships shall designate and appoint one of its partners to be Designated Broker. 
  • The designated broker must complete all requirements for a broker’s license. 
  • If already licensed as a broker, the following documents are required: 
    • An additional completed license application for the business entity.  The expiration date of a business entity license will be the same as the expiration date of the designated broker’s license.
    • Proof of separate E&O insurance for the business entity.
    • Completed Trust Account Notification form. 
    • If applicable, a copy of the file-stamped Certificate of Assumed Business Name from the Idaho Secretary of State.

Initial Registration

Form:

Corporation/LLC/Partnership License Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50

Required Attachments:
  • Corporations: 
    • List of Officers and Directors (names, titles, and addresses of all officers and directors of the corporation).
    • Corporate Registration (attach a file-stamped copy of either the Articles of Incorporation or Certificate of Authority (if a foreign corporation) issued by the Idaho Secretary of State).
    • DBA Registration (if applicable, attach a file-stamped copy of the Certificate of Assumed Business Name issued by the Idaho Secretary of State).
    • Corporate Resolution stating that the proposed DB has full authority to act on behalf of the company has been named the Designated Broker and is a director or officer for this corporation.
    • Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088) whether you will hold entrusted funds or not.
    • E&O Insurance Certification of Coverage form for both the DB and the corporation (part 4)
    • Broker License Application for proposed DB (if not already licensed as an Idaho broker).
    • Verification of completing the BCOO or Brokerage Management course within the previous 3 years (inactive to active DB  or AB to DB applicants only).  
  • Limited Liability Companies:
    • List of Members and Managers (names, titles and addresses of all members and managers of the LLC).
    • LLC Registration (attach a file-stamped copy of either the Certificate of Organization of the Limited Liability Company or Certificate of Authority (if a foreign corporation)issued by the Idaho Secretary of State). 
    • DBA Registration (if applicable, attach a file-stamped copy of the Certificate of Assumed Business Name issued by the Idaho Secretary of State).
    • Operating Agreement stating that the proposed DB has full authority to act on behalf of the company, has been named the Designated Broker, and is a member or manager for the Limited Liability Company.
    • Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088) whether you will hold entrusted funds or not.
    • E&O Insurance Certification of Coverage form for both the DB and the company (part 4).
    • Broker License Application for proposed DB (if not already licensed as an Idaho broker).
    • Verification of completing the BCOO or Brokerage Management course within the previous 3 years (inactive to active DB  or AB to DB applicants only).
  • General Partnerships:
    • List of partners (names, titles and addresses of all partners of the partnership).
    • Partnership Registration (attach the file-stamped copy of either the Statement of Qualification of Partnership or Statement of Foreign Qualification (if a foreign partnership) issued by the Idaho Secretary of State).
    • DBA Registration (if applicable, attach a file-stamped copy of a Certificate of Assumed Business Name issued by the Idaho Secretary of State).
    • Partnership Agreement stating that the proposed DB has full authority to act on behalf of the company is a  general partner, and has been named the Designated Broker for the company. 
    • Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088) whether you will hold entrusted funds or not.
    • E&O Insurance Certification of Coverage form for both the DB and the company (part 4).
    • Broker License Application for proposed DB (if not already licensed as an Idaho broker).
    • Verification of completing the BCOO or Brokerage Management course within the previous 3 years (inactive to active DB  or AB to DB applicants only).
  • Limited Liability Partnerships:
    • List of partners (names, titles and addresses of all partners of the partnership).
    • Limited Liability Partnership Registration (attach the file-stamped copy of either the Statement of Qualification of Limited Liability Partnership or Statement of Foreign Qualification (if a foreign limited liability partnership) issued by the Idaho Secretary of State). 
    • DBA Registration (if applicable, attach a file-stamped copy of a Certificate of Assumed Business Name issued by the Idaho Secretary of State).
    • Limited Liability Partnership Agreement stating that the proposed DB has full authority to act on behalf of the company, is a general partner and has been named the Designated Broker for the company. 
    •  Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088) whether you will hold entrusted funds or not.
    • E&O Insurance Certification of Coverage form for both the DB and the company (REE-141/REE-142).
    • Broker License Application for proposed DB (if not already licensed as an Idaho broker).
    • Verification of completing the BCOO or Brokerage Management course within the previous 3 years (inactive to active DB  or AB to DB applicants only).
  • Limited Partnerships:
    • List of partners (names, titles, and addresses of all partners of the partnership).
    • Limited Partnership Registration (attach the file-stamped copy of either the Statement of Qualification of Limited Liability Partnership or Statement of Foreign Qualification (if a foreign limited liability partnership) issued by the Idaho Secretary of State). 
    • DBA Registration (if applicable, attach a file-stamped copy of a Certificate of Assumed Business Name issued by the Idaho Secretary of State).
    • Limited Partnership Agreement stating that the proposed DB has full authority to act on behalf of the company, is a general partner and has been named the Designated Broker for the company.
    • Trust Account Notification Form (REE-088) whether you will hold entrusted funds or not.
    • E&O Insurance Certification of Coverage form for both the DB and the company (REE-141/REE-142).
    • Broker License Application for proposed DB (if not already licensed as an Idaho broker).
    • Verification of completing the BCOO or Brokerage Management course within the previous 3 years (inactive to active DB  or AB to DB applicants only).

Registration Renewal

Form:

Online

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially. The expiration date of a business entity license will be the same as the expiration date of the designated broker’s license.

Idaho Real Estate Salesperson License

Agency:Idaho Real Estate Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Salesperson License Application

Agency Fee:

$160

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$160

Due:

Biennially

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