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Licensed jobs in Idaho

Idaho: 8 occupations, 8 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.

Last checked · 26 official sources

On this page
  1. Occupations we cover in Idaho
  2. Licensing boards
  3. Moving to Idaho with a license
  4. Check a license
  5. Sources

Occupations we cover in Idaho

Idaho licenses 8 of the 8 occupations below at the state level. Electricians have the most levels here (9 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.

OccupationMain licenseBoardTraining or experienceApplication feeRenewal
CosmetologistCosmetologist
3 credentials in all		Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing BoardTraining 1,600 clock hours1$302Every 2 years3
Notary publicNotary Public
2 credentials in all		Idaho Secretary of State–$305Every 6 years6
Registered nurse (RN)Registered Nurse (RN) licenseBoard of Nursing–$1027Every 2 years8
Insurance agentProducer, Individual
3 credentials in all		DOI–$8011Every 2 years12
PlumberPlumbing Journeyman (certificate of competency)
6 credentials in all		State Plumbing BoardTraining 576 clock hours14
Experience 8,000 hours14		$22.5015Every 3 years16
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA certificate)IDHWTraining 120 clock hours18–Every 24 months18
ElectricianJourneyman Electrician
9 credentials in all		Idaho Electrical BoardExperience 8,000 hours19$1520Every 3 years20
Real estate agentSalesperson
3 credentials in all		Real Estate CommissionTraining 90 classroom hours22$13523Every 2 years24

Licensing boards

8 agencies issue the Idaho licenses we cover:

  • Idaho Electrical Board: electricians
  • State Plumbing Board: plumbers
  • Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board: cosmetologists
  • Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI): insurance agents
  • Real Estate Commission: real estate agents
  • Idaho Secretary of State: notaries
  • Board of Nursing: registered nurses
  • Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW): nursing assistants

Moving to Idaho with a license

No Idaho board we cover publishes a list of accepted states for the main license. The boards for notaries publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.

OccupationRoutes the board publishes
CosmetologistLicense by endorsement4
Notary publicNo reciprocity route5
Registered nurse (RN)Interstate compact privilege, Multistate license (interstate compact), License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses9710
Insurance agentExam waiver13
PlumberUniversal license recognition17
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)License by endorsement18
ElectricianReciprocity agreements21
Real estate agentExam waiver, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses251726

Check a license

Every board above runs its own license search. The Idaho license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Cosmetology Student Record of Instruction (rev. 09/22/2020)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated September 22, 2020Checked November 7, 2026
  2. IDAPA 24.28.01 Rules of the Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing BoardIdaho Office of the Administrative Rules CoordinatorChecked November 7, 2026
  3. Big changes are on the way (fee and biennial renewal changes, May 29, 2026)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated May 29, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  4. BCB Frequently Asked QuestionsIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated August 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  5. Notary InformationIdaho Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
  6. Idaho Notary Public HandbookIdaho Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
  7. Board of Nursing (home, FAQs, fee and expiration tables)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses – Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  8. Idaho Code § 54-1411 Renewal and reinstatement of licenseIdaho Legislature (Idaho Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  9. Idaho Code § 54-1418 Nurse licensure compactIdaho Legislature (Idaho Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  10. Military Service Members, Veterans and SpousesIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated March 19, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  11. IDAPA 18.01.02 Schedule of FeesIdaho Office of the Administrative Rules CoordinatorDated July 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  12. Producer, IndividualIdaho Department of InsuranceDated August 13, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  13. Idaho Code 41-1012 Exemption from examinationIdaho LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  14. IDAPA 24.39.20 Rules Governing PlumbingIdaho Office of the Administrative Rules CoordinatorChecked November 7, 2026
  15. Idaho Code 54-2614Idaho LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  16. Idaho Code 54-2617Idaho LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  17. legislature.idaho.govIdaho LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  18. About the Certified Nurse Assistant RegistryIdaho Department of Health and WelfareDated April 9, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  19. IDAPA 24.39.10 Rules of the Idaho Electrical BoardIdaho Office of the Administrative Rules CoordinatorChecked November 7, 2026
  20. Idaho Electrical Board (home, fee table)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated November 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  21. Idaho Code 54-1007 Issuance of licenses - ReciprocityIdaho State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  22. Idaho Code 54-2022Idaho LegislatureChecked November 5, 2026
  23. Real Estate Commission - Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated November 3, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  24. Big changes - renewal cycleIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated October 8, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  25. Request Exam Waiver, License or Education HistoryIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated February 25, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  26. Real Estate Licensing & Certification Policies for Military PersonsIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Real Estate CommissionDated October 1, 2025Checked November 6, 2026