Apply for the Certification/IDEX® California

Application Process
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: ALL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE REVIEWED
CERTIFICATION APPLICATION/IDEX REGISTRATION
Please carefully follow these instructions in order to assure efficient processing of your application and entail all documentation required below to be cleared for CID and the IDEX examination. Your application will not be processed if all fees are not paid in full at the time of application submission.
Follow the link below to create your Login Account to:
Complete the CCIDC Online Application
or LOGIN HERE to finish an application already in progress (Log in with your Username and Password).
Important Facts For Applicants:
- Do NOT submit an application until ready to sit for the IDEX California® Examination.
- Applications received after an application deadline will be held until the next application review window opens.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Applicants have 1 year from submission to sit for the IDEX California Exam
- Old applications will be nullified and the full process will have to be repeated successfully to gain certification.
- Only eligible applicants with the required combination of education and work experience will be allowed to sit for the IDEX California® Examination.
- Specific details on eligible combinations can be found in the Categories of Certification.
- Submit complete applications. Incomplete applications are automatically placed on hold, and will be removed.
Email Signed: CCIDC CODE OF ETHICS to the Certification Coordinator.
Path 1B & 2 Verify Work Experience
Complete a Work Verification Form for each employer (including self-employment).
- Provide the following documentation for Self Employment:
- Tax Returns
- Provide only the page that lists your occupation as an Interior Designer
- Provide one return per each year you are required to verify employment
- Tax Returns
Pay your Application Fees
To pay via credit card: You must be logged into your IDEX Account, select the Pay Certification Fees Here link at the top left corner.
Please Note: In the required “Invoice” field, please enter: “IDEX – Candidate Name”
Mail checks to: CCIDC, Inc. – 365 W. Second Ave, Suite 221, Escondido, CA 92025
Total Fees due with application (Includes Application Fee + IDEX Exam Fee + Testing Center Fee)**: $800 Total*
*Fee is nonrefundable
**Application fees must be submitted with application.
Email Documents to the Certification Coordinator
All transcripts must be official, mailed or emailed directly from your school/educational institution.
Self Employment requires tax returns to be submitted with the Work Verification form.
- Registration Deadline for the Spring IDEX California® Examination is March 1st
- Registration Deadline for the Fall IDEX California® Examination is August 1st
IDEX® California Exam Dates

SPRING EXAM | May 1 – 31 | Application Packets | Retest Fees are due on or before March 1st for the Spring IDEX® Exam
FALL EXAM | October 1 – 31 | Application Packets | Retest Fees are due on or before August 1st for the Spring IDEX® Exam
CCIDC Accepts applications 24/7 – 365 Days per year. Apply today so you don’t miss the deadline, incomplete applications will be pushed to the next exam period. Be sure to prepare early, CCIDC is unable to make exceptions for late submittals.