Certification

  • 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:

    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 who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive a CID ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Basic Certification Renewal Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card
  • For Use By: 

    • Certified Interior Designers who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive a CID ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Basic Certification Renewal Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card
  • For Use By: 

    • Certified Interior Designers who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive Stamp/ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Certification Renewal With Stamp Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card .jpg/.png CID Stamp image 2-Year image end-user license agreement
  • For Use By: 

    • Certified Interior Designers who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive a CID ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Certification Renewal With Stamp Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card .jpg/.png CID Stamp image 2-Year image end-user license agreement
  • For Use By: 

    • Certified Interior Designers who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive Stamp/ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Certification Renewal With Stamp Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card Rubber CID Stamp
  • For Use By: 

    • Certified Interior Designers who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive Stamp/ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Certification Renewal With Stamp Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card Rubber CID Stamp
  • For Use By: 

    • Certified Interior Designers who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive Stamp/ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Certification Renewal With Stamp Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card Rubber CID Stamp
  • For Use By: 

    • Certified Interior Designers who have been pre-approved for Payment Plan
    DO NOT SELECT THE PAYMENT PLAN UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROVAL NOTICE FROM CCIDC Payment Plan Guidelines (must be pre-approved by CCIDC)
    1. CID agrees to pay all monthly payments before expiration date
    2. Will not receive Stamp/ID Card or updated status until all payments received
    3. CEUs must be current in CID Account prior to expiration date
    4. Payments not complete before expiration date will not be refunded.
    5. Payments not received prior to expiration date will incur late fees and require payment in full to renew.
    6. NOT Eligible for Early Payment Discount.
    CIDs who do not have authorization should not select this payment option as it will result in fines and additional fees to restore status to current! If you are eligible for the early payment discount, this is the wrong page. Use this Early Certification Renewal link to receive your discount. Payments made on this page will not be refunded. Certification Renewal With Stamp Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Identification Card Rubber CID Stamp
  • For Use By:

    • Candidates who passed the IDEX exam, have received their confirmation letter and are paying for 2-year Certification fees for the first time. Do not use this form for renewals.
    Initial Basic Certification Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Binder CID Certificate CID Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    • Candidates who passed the IDEX exam, have received their confirmation letter and are paying for 2-year Certification fees for the first time. Do not use this form for renewals.
    Initial Certification with Stamp Includes:
    • 2 Year Certification Period
    • CID Information Binder
    • CID Certificate
    • CID Stamp Digital Image (.png) file with 2-year authorization.
    • CID Identification Card
  • For Use By:

    • Candidates who passed the IDEX exam, have received their confirmation letter and are paying for 2-year Certification fees for the first time. Do not use this form for renewals.
    Initial Certification with Stamp Includes: 2 Year Certification Period CID Information Binder CID Certificate CID Rubber Stamp (Takes 8-12 Weeks For Delivery) CID Identification Card

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