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Trust Account Notification Form for Idaho Real Estate Brokers

The Idaho Real Estate Commission requires designated brokers to submit this notification form disclosing their trust account handling plans. Brokers who will not hold entrusted funds must affirmatively state this obligation. Brokers opening trust accounts must provide complete depository information including bank name, account number, and interest-bearing status.

Idaho Real Estate License Law and Rules Booklet

The Idaho Real Estate Commission published the Idaho Real Estate License Law and Rules Booklet effective July 1, 2022. The document codifies Chapter 20 Title 54 of Idaho Code, establishing licensing requirements, continuing education obligations, examination requirements, license types, and commission powers and duties. The rules apply to all individuals and entities seeking or holding an Idaho real estate license.

Idaho Broker Policy Changes for Disciplinary Action, LCE, and LEO

The Idaho Real Estate Commission has approved changes to its disciplinary policy for Late Continuing Education (LCE) and Late Errors & Omissions (LEO) violations, effective July 1, 2023. The updated policy replaces scaled fine matrices with flat fine amounts, combines LCE and LEO violations into a single pool using a rolling three-year lookback period, and introduces a Commission-developed discipline class as an alternative to monetary penalties for first and second offenses. Third violations will be escalated to the Investigations Department.

Idaho Real Estate License Statutes, Rules, Booklet, Guidelines

The Idaho Real Estate Commission published a compilation webpage of Idaho's real estate licensing statutes, rules, guidelines, and policies. The page includes Chapter 20 Idaho Real Estate License Law, Chapter 26 Department of Self-governing Agencies, Chapter 18 on out-of-state land sales, the License Law and Rules Booklet, and 22 commission guidelines covering topics from advertising and agency disclosure to trust accounts and broker price opinions. A disclaimer states that agency policy statements and guidance documents do not have the force and effect of law under Idaho Code Section 67-5207A.

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Scam Alert: Fraudsters Impersonate Idaho Licensing Office

Scam Alert: Fraudsters Impersonate Idaho Licensing Office

DOPL Waives Real Estate Commission Renewal Fees Effective January 2026

The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) announced it will waive renewal fees for Real Estate Commission license types including Broker, Branch Office, Company, and Salesperson. The fee holiday takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies only to license renewals, not initial licenses. DOPL states the waiver is intended to reduce excessive cash balances per statutory cash balance requirements.

North Education Council Seeks Member, Idaho, July 14th

The Idaho Real Estate Commission is accepting applications for an Education Council member from the North District covering Idaho, Lewis, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Latah, Benewah, Boundary, Shoshone, Kootenai, and Bonner counties. The appointment is for a four-year term commencing July 14, 2026, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. MT on June 22, 2026. The Education Council serves as an advisory body responsible for real estate education policy and course content quality for all education courses approved by the Commission.