Reinstate Certification – Expired CIDs

Path for Designers who were previously certified and let their certification lapse for 4 years or more; to reinstate their certification after successfully passing the IDEX California®.

Reactivation Process

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION

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.  These instructions pertain to REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION.  The amount due is $600. Your application will not be processed if all fees are not paid in full at the time of application submission.

The following information is to be provided to CCIDC:

Updated CID Account Information.

Signed Code of Ethics:

Proof of Examination Passage:

  • IDEX – This will be provided once you have passed the exam.

Proof of Identification: 

  • Copy of applicant’s drivers license, State issued ID Card or Passport (must be legible and recognizable).

Proof of Payment:

The fee for IDEX Registration is $600.00 paid at the time of application submission. Once you have passed the exam and your application has been approved by the Compliance Committee, you will be prompted to pay your first two years fees.

Submit the above information to the Certification Coordinator.

***Please note all fees are non-refundable***

There will be a $50.00 charge for returned checks and for declined credit card transactions.

LOGIN HERE to your CID Account and update your contact information. 

Important Facts For Applicants:

  • Do NOT submit an application until ready to begin sitting 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 or applications will be nullified and the full process will have to be repeated successfully to gain certification.
  • Complete all steps of the reactivation process.  Incomplete applications are automatically placed on hold, and will be deleted.

Read and sign the CCIDC CODE OF ETHICS

Email signed form to the Certification Coordinator before the application deadline date

Pay fees Here

Total Fees due with application (Includes Application Fee + IDEX Exam Fee + Testing Center Fee): $600 Total*

*Fee is nonrefundable

SEND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Please attach the following items:

1. Proof of Diversified Interior Design Experience:

  1. IF YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED – Complete the Employment Verification Form and include Tax Returns that claims yourself as an Interior Designer in the occupation section going back the amount of years you are claiming experience for or letter from a CPA or Attorney. OR
  2. IF YOU ARE NOT SELF-EMPLOYED – Fill out the Employment Verification Form must be signed by Candidate and Employer.
  3. Completed and signed Employment Verification Forms cand be emailed to the Certification Coordinator.

2. Proof of Identification:

Copy of applicant’s drivers license, State issued ID Card or Passport, must be legible and recognizable.

3. Signed Code Of Ethics

 Completed and signed Code of Ethics form.

Please Mail the following items to the CCIDC Office:

CCIDC, Inc.
365 W. Second Ave, Suite 221
Escondido, CA 92025

1. Official Transcripts 

       All transcripts must be official, they may be mailed or emailed directly from your school/educational institution.

  • 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 Information

IDEX® Study Materials

This list of preparation materials is for your convenience, and includes our own Study Guide as well as third-party study programs.

Disclaimer: 

CCIDC is not affiliated in any way with any third-party exam preparation company or organization.  CCIDC does not endorse or recommend any third-party exam preparation company or organization. The contact and other information provided by CCIDC is only intended as a courtesy to those interested in utilizing the service of such third-party exam preparation companies and organizations.  CCIDC received no compensation or other benefit from such third-party exam preparation companies or organizations for providing such contact and other information to future or prospective exam takers. No guarantee, warranty or representation is made by CCIDC that any exam taker will pass any exam as a result of using its study guide or the study materials of third-party exam preparation companies or organizations. CCIDC is not responsible for, and expressly disclaim all liability resulting in or for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to or reliance on such materials.  While the information contained within this site and CCIDC’s study guide materials is believed to be accurate, no guarantee is given that the information provided on this website is correct, complete and up to date. The study material found on this website has been prepared by the best efforts and knowledge of all parties involved. If you believe that any of the information contained herein is inaccurate or requires updating, please feel free to contact us. CCIDC values your feedback.  Use of CCIDC’s study materials constitutes your review, approval and acceptance of these terms and conditions.  CCIDC reserves the right to make changes to this disclaimer at any time, without notification. It is therefore recommended that users review our disclaimer and associated terms and conditions on a regular basis. For any questions regarding our policies, disclaimers or conditioners please contact us.

IDEX® Study Guide

The “Official” IDEX® California Study Guide
A free booklet prepared by CCIDC.

Provides background information on the IDEX® California
exam, including the schedule, rules, release of results,
exam format, content, sample questions and an FAQ
(not intended to be a ‘study manual’).

IDEX® Prep Courses
IDEX Prep.com The Original IDEX CA Prep Class
Online Class On-Line and In-Person Classes
by Deni Mosser, CID by Mollyanne Sherman, CID

Books

California Codes and Regulations for Interior Designers Resource Manual

California Legislative Coalition for Interior Design (CLCID)

Available in Digital or Hard Copy Versions