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:

• 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 or 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.

Read and sign the: CCIDC CODE OF ETHICS

Print and mail hand-signed original to CCIDC office.

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**): $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:

1. IF YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED – A Tax Return 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 IF YOU ARE NOT SELF-EMPLOYED – Verifiable Resume: Applicants may satisfy this requirement by submitting a resume entailing detailed employer contact information, precise duration of employment and hours worked.

2. Proof of Identification: 

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

Please Mail the following items to the CCIDC Office:

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

1. Signed Code Of Ethics

 Original Code of Ethics form with “wet-signature” is required, no emailed/faxed copies accepted.

2. Official Transcripts (Paths 2A, 2B & 2C) 

       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