Apply for the IDEX California – Path 3
Path 3 is a streamlined and cost saving path, for Candidates who have previously passed an approved national design exam, to become certified after successfully passing the IDEX California®.
Path 3 Candidates must provide proof of passing one of the following examinations, to qualify:
ARE | CASP | LEED-AP | NCBDC | NCIDQ | NKBA-CKBD
- RIDQC Exam Candidates, please apply under Path 1 or 2
- Registration Deadline for the Spring IDEX California® Examination is March 1st
- Registration Deadline for the Fall IDEX California® Examination is August 1st
IDEX Exam Dates
Application Process
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATH 3
PLEASE NOTE: ALL 6 STEPS MUST BE COMPLETE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE REVIEWED AND TO QUALIFY FOR EXAMINATION
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 Path 3. The amount due for Path 3 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:
- A completed original CCIDC application.
- Signed Code of Ethics:
- Email signed document to the Certification Coordinator.
- Proof of Examination Passage:
- IDEX – This will be provided once you have passed the exam.
- Plus one of the following approved national exams:
- ARE (Architects Registration Examination – NCARB)
- CASP (Certified Access Specialist)
- LEED AP+ (United States Green Building Council)
- NCBDC (American Institute of Building Designers)
- NCIDQ (ASID & IIDA)
- NKBA (CKBD+)
- RIDQC Exam Candidates, please apply under Path 1 or 2
- 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.
- The fee for IDEX Registration is $600.00 paid at the time of application submission.
Please read the CCIDC Payment Policy for Refund and returned Check fee information.
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 – Do NOT log in with WordPress).
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 proof of National Design Exam Passage required for Path 3.
- Submit complete applications. Incomplete applications are automatically placed on hold, and will be deleted.
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 – 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**): $600 Total*
*Fee is nonrefundable
**Application fees must be submitted with application.
SEND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Please attach the following items:
1. Proof of National Design Exam:
- One of the following approved national exams: ARE (Architects Registration Examination – NCARB), CQRID (Interior Design Society), LEED-AP (U.S. Green Building Council), NCBDC (American Institute of Building Designers), NCIDQ (ASID & IIDA), NKBA (Both CKD and CBD portions), There may be a separate fee from the professional organizations for the CQRID, NCIDQ, OR NKBA verification.
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 Form:
Complete and Signed Code of Ethics 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 Information
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 Study Materials
This list of preparation materials is for your convenience, and includes our own Study Guide as well as third-party study programs.
IDEX Study Materials
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’).
Third-party classes and materials
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| IDEX Prep.com |
| Online Class |
| by Deni Mosser, CID |
Books
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| California Codes and Regulations for Interior Designers Resource Manual California Legislative Coalition for Interior Design (CLCID) Available in Digital and Hard Copy Versions |
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