How to get a real estate license in Boise, ID
There is no separate Boise real estate license. Agents in Boise hold an Idaho salesperson license from the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Idaho guide.
The Idaho steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Complete 90 hours
- Pass the exam
- Get fingerprinted and apply
Full Idaho guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Boise
The Idaho guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Boise.
Offices in Boise
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Boise: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Tomlinson 516 S Capitol Blvd, 83702 (208) 343-3393 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Boise?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) issues it and it covers all of Idaho. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Boise?
Any school approved by the Idaho Real Estate Commission (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Garden City · Meridian
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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