CID

  • Certified Interior Designers Commercial Designation Qualifications

    • Must be a CID in good standing or qualified candidate applying under Path 4.
    • Effective January 1, 2020 ALL CIDs must provide proof of passing one of the following examinations:
      • ARE
      • CQRID
      • LEED-AP
      • NCBDC
      • NCIDQ
      • NKBA-(CKBD)
      • RIDQC
      • Qualified Candidates applying through Path 4 must also pass the IDEX® California Exam**
    • Provide proof of passing 5 Specifically Designated (Information Provided Later), International Codes Council (ICC) Courses.
      • Courses must be complete and submitted within six months of application date.
    • Commercial Designation CEU Requirements: 10 Hours per 2-Year Certification Period.
      • Five of the 10 CEU hours MUST be CA code specific courses
    • CID Application Fee $100.
      • Fee includes new Commercial Designation ID Card and Stamp upon completion/approval.
      • The Application fee for Qualified Candidates, applying through Path 4 is $500.00
        • Must be paid at the time of application submission.
        • Fee is for Application and IDEX Exam Registration only
    • 2-Year Certification and Renewal Fees will be the same for all Certified Interior Designers.
    • Commercial Designation CEU Requirements: 10 Hours per 2-Year Certification Period.
      • Five of the 10 CEU hours MUST be CA code specific courses
    • This Designation is voluntary and not required for CIDs who do commercial design.
      • This designation is to assist in the identification of CIDs whose primary focus of practice is in commercial design.
      • Not a guarantee that plans will be reviewed.
      • This is not intended as a fix-all for plan submission uniformity.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.
    • Please read Website Terms and Agreements before paying.
  • For Use By:

    Currently active Certified Interior Designers, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE the Expiration Date.
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • All CIDs are required to complete the CEU requirements.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.
    • Please read Website Terms and Agreements before paying.

    Basic Certification Renewal Includes:

    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Identification Card Only - No Stamp
  • For Use By:

    Currently active Certified Interior Designers, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE their Expiration Date.
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • All CIDs are required to complete the CEU requirements.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.

    Certification Renewal with Digital Image (.jpg) Stamp Includes:

    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Digital Image (.jpg) Stamp file with 2-year authorization
      • (emailed directly to you 3-5 Business days after signed authorization received).
    • CID Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers who have met the requirements and been approved for the CID - Commercial Designation.
      • DO NOT select this renewal unless you have been authorized by CCIDC to do so!
    • Currently active Certified Interior Designers, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE their Expiration Date.
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • Completed the requirements for Commercial designation and received approval from CCIDC
    • Provide proof of passing one of the following examinations, to qualify:   ARE   CQRID  LEEP-AP   NCBDC   NCIDQ   NKBA-(CKBD)  RIDCQ/RIDE
    • Must also provide proof of recently passing the following California Based, International Codes Council (ICC) Courses, to qualify:
      • Building 101: Building Department Overview
      • California Building Code Essentials
      • CBC/CFC Means of Egress
      • California Building Code Title 24 Regulations
      • CBC Chapter 11B: Accessibility in Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings
    • All CIDs are required to complete the CEU requirements.
      • For Commercial Designation 5 of the 10 required hours MUST be CA code specific courses.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.
    • Please read Website Terms and Agreements before paying.

    Certification with Digital Image Stamp Includes:

    • 2-Year Certification Period
    • CID Digital Image Stamp with Commercial Designation - .jpg format
    • CID Commercial Designation Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    Certified Interior Designers, who are currently active, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE their Expiration Date.
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • All CIDs are required to complete the CEU requirements.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.
    • Please read Website Terms and Agreements before paying.

    Certification with Stamp Includes:

    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Rubber Stamp (Takes 8-12 Weeks For Delivery)
    • CID Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers who have met the requirements and been approved for the CID - Commercial Designation.
      • DO NOT select this renewal unless you have been authorized by CCIDC to do so!
    • Currently active Certified Interior Designers, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE their Expiration Date.
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • Completed the requirements for Commercial designation and received approval from CCIDC
    • Provide proof of passing one of the following examinations, to qualify:   ARE   CQRID  LEEP-AP   NCBDC   NCIDQ   NKBA-(CKBD)  RIDCQ/RIDE
    • Must also provide proof of recently passing the following California Based, International Codes Council (ICC) Courses, to qualify:
      • Building 101: Building Department Overview
      • California Building Code Essentials
      • CBC/CFC Means of Egress
      • California Building Code Title 24 Regulations
      • CBC Chapter 11B: Accessibility in Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings
    • All CIDs are required to complete the CEU requirements.
      • For Commercial Designation 5 of the 10 required hours MUST be CA code specific courses.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.
    • Please read Website Terms and Agreements before paying.

    Certification with Stamp Includes:

    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Rubber Stamp with Commercial Designation (Takes 8-12 Weeks For Delivery)
    • CID Commercial Designation Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    Currently active Certified Interior Designers, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE their Expiration Date.
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • All CIDs are required to complete the CEU requirements.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.
    • Please read Website Terms and Agreements before paying.

    Certification with Stamp Includes:

    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Rubber Stamp (Takes 8-12 Weeks For Delivery)
    • CID Stamp Digital Image (.jpg) file with 2-year authorization
      • (emailed directly to you 3-5 Business days after signed authorization received).
    • CID Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers who have met the requirements and been approved for the CID - Commercial Designation.
      • DO NOT select this renewal unless you have been authorized by CCIDC to do so!
    • Currently active Certified Interior Designers, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE their Expiration Date.
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • Completed the requirements for Commercial designation and received approval from CCIDC
    • Provide proof of passing one of the following examinations, to qualify:   ARE   CQRID  LEEP-AP   NCBDC   NCIDQ   NKBA-(CKBD)  RIDCQ/RIDE
    • Must also provide proof of recently passing the following California Based, International Codes Council (ICC) Courses, to qualify:
      • Building 101: Building Department Overview
      • California Building Code Essentials
      • CBC/CFC Means of Egress
      • California Building Code Title 24 Regulations
      • CBC Chapter 11B: Accessibility in Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings
    • All CIDs are required to complete the CEU requirements.
      • For Commercial Designation 5 of the 10 required hours MUST be CA code specific courses.
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.
    • Please read Website Terms and Agreements before paying.

    Certification Renewal with Stamp and Digital Image Stamp Includes:

    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Rubber Stamp (8-12 Weeks for Delivery)
    • CID Digital Image Stamp with Commercial Designation - .jpg format
    • CID Commercial Designation Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers whose Certification is DELINQUENT and wish to reactivate their Certification for 2-years.  Your Certification is delinquent when you have not paid your renewal fees by your expiration date.
    • This fee is in addition to renewal fee only in cases of lapsed / delinquent certification paid 1-10 Days after their renewal/expiration date.
    • CIDs can refer to their CID Account to confirm renewal date.
    • Certification will not be reinstated until all payments/fees are received and CEU Requirements are fulfilled.
    • When you reactivate, you will be subject to CCIDC’s CEU requirements.
    • CIDs not in good standing are delinquent for up to 4 years only.
    • After 4 years, you are “expired” and required to reapply and pass the IDEX Exam.
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers whose Certification is DELINQUENT and wish to reactivate their Certification for 2-years.  Your Certification is delinquent when you have not paid your renewal fees by your expiration date.
    • This fee is in addition to renewal fee only in cases of lapsed / delinquent certification paid 11-30 Days after their renewal/expiration date.
    • CIDs can refer to their CID Account to confirm renewal date.
    • Certification will not be reinstated until all payments/fees are received and CEU Requirements are fulfilled.
    • When you reactivate, you will be subject to CCIDC’s CEU requirements.
    • CIDs not in good standing are delinquent for up to 4 years only.
    • After 4 years, you are “expired” and required to reapply and pass the IDEX Exam.
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers whose Certification is DELINQUENT and wish to reactivate their Certification for 2-years.  Your Certification is delinquent when you have not paid your renewal fees by your expiration date.
    • This fee is in addition to renewal fee only in cases of lapsed / delinquent certification paid 31-60 Days after their renewal/expiration date.
    • CIDs can refer to their CID Account to confirm renewal date.
    • Certification will not be reinstated until all payments/fees are received and CEU Requirements are fulfilled.
    • When you reactivate, you will be subject to CCIDC’s CEU requirements.
    • CIDs not in good standing are delinquent for up to 4 years only.
    • After 4 years, you are “expired” and required to reapply and pass the IDEX Exam.
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers whose Certification is DELINQUENT and wish to reactivate their Certification for 2-years.  Your Certification is delinquent when you have not paid your renewal fees by your expiration date.
    • This fee is in addition to renewal fee only in cases of lapsed / delinquent certification paid 61-364 Days after their renewal/expiration date.
    • CIDs can refer to their CID Account to confirm renewal date.
    • Certification will not be reinstated until all payments/fees are received and CEU Requirements are fulfilled.
    • When you reactivate, you will be subject to CCIDC’s CEU requirements.
    • CIDs not in good standing are delinquent for up to 4 years only.
    • After 4 years, you are “expired” and required to reapply and pass the IDEX Exam.
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers whose Certification is DELINQUENT and wish to reactivate their Certification for 2-years.  Your Certification is delinquent when you have not paid your renewal fees by your expiration date.
    • This fee is in addition to renewal fee only in cases of lapsed / delinquent certification paid 1-4 Years after their renewal/expiration date.
    • CIDs can refer to their CID Account to confirm renewal date.
    • Certification will not be reinstated until all payments/fees are received and CEU Requirements are fulfilled.
    • When you reactivate, you will be subject to CCIDC’s CEU requirements.
    • CIDs not in good standing are delinquent for up to 4 years only.
    • After 4 years, you are “expired” and required to reapply and pass the IDEX Exam.
  • For Use By:

    Currently active Certified Interior Designers, renewing their 2-year Certification BEFORE their Expiration Date.
    • Must have met the requirements for and have been pre-approved for the Emeritus status
    • Payments made after Expiration Date MUST include late fee with payment.
      • Late renewals will not be processed until late fee is submitted
      • Late fee based upon # of days payment is late
    • Payments made through this page will not be refunded.

    DO NOT SELECT THE EMERITUS PAYMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC

    Emeritus CID Status Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)

    1. Age 62+ ***
    2. Will not receive a CID Stamp
    3. No longer allowed stamp plans for submittal
    4. Emeritus Status CID ID Card will be given
    5. Status will be listed as “Emeritus”
    6. No CEUs required
    7. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    *** CCIDC may take other cases into consideration on a limited time basis only***

    CIDs who do not have authorization do NOT select this payment option, as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current!

    Emeritus Certification Renewal Includes:
    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Identification Card Only - No Stamp
  • For Use By:

    • Certified Interior Designers whose check or credit card transaction were returned by the bank (NSF)
    • This fee is in addition to renewal fee and any late fees.
    • Certification will not be reinstated until all payments/fees are received and CEU Requirements are fulfilled
  • For Use By:

    Current Certified Interior Designers who need a new CID ID Card.
    • Must be a current Certified Interior Designer to receive ID Card.
    • If not a current CID or not Certified at all by CCIDC, understand this $25 fee is nonrefundable and no ID Card will be issued to me.
    • *DO NOT PAY unless you are a current CID*.
  • For Use By:

    Current Certified Interior Designers who want to use a digital Stamp.
    • Must be a current Certified Interior Designer to receive Digital Stamp.
    • If not a current CID or not Certified at all by CCIDC, understand this $25 fee is nonrefundable and no Digital Stamp will be issued to me.
    • *DO NOT PAY unless you are a current CID*.
  • For Use By:

    Current Certified Interior Designers with Commercial Designation who want to use a Digital Stamp.
    • Must be a current Certified Interior Designer with Commercial Designation to receive Digital Stamp.
    • If not a current CID or not Certified at all by CCIDC, understand this $25 fee is nonrefundable and no Stamp will be issued to me.
    • *DO NOT PAY unless you are a current CID*.
  • For Use By:

    Current Certified Interior Designers want a Rubber Stamp.
    • Must be a current Certified Interior Designer to receive Stamp.
    • If not a current CID or not Certified at all by CCIDC, understand this $50 fee is nonrefundable and no Stamp will be issued to me.
    • *DO NOT PAY unless you are a current CID*.
  • For Use By:

    Current Certified Interior Designers with the Commercial Designation who want a Rubber Stamp.
    • Must be a current Certified Interior Designer with the Commercial Designation to receive Stamp.
    • If not a current CID or not Certified at all by CCIDC, understand this $50 fee is nonrefundable and no Stamp will be issued.
    • *DO NOT PAY unless you are a current CID With the Commercial Designation*.

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