READ THE CCIDC RULES AND REGULATIONS

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 BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• 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.
• Only eligible applicants with the required education (Minimum 40 Core Units) or work experience (Minimum 5 Years) will be allowed to sit for the IDEX California® Examination. Specific details on eligible combinations can be found in the Application Categories – Requirements for Certification.
• Submit complete applications.  Incomplete applications are automatically placed on hold, and will be removed if not complete.  When a previously incomplete application has been completed, CCIDC then will release the hold and review the application.

Read and sign the CCIDC CODE OF ETHICS

• Email signed document to the Certification Coordinator.

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 – Candidates 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**): $700 Total*

*Fee is nonrefundable

Application fees must be submitted with application.

SEND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Please attach the following items:

1. Proof of Diversified Interior Design Experience (Path 1B):

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 (Path 1A) 

       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