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Idaho Department of Education published fee

What is the Idaho teacher license application fee?

Exams, fingerprints, transcripts, evaluations, courses and other third-party charges are separate unless the official source includes them.

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Official state guidance State makes the decision Checked 2026-08-01

Published certification fee

Requirement

The Idaho page lists a nonrefundable $75 certification application fee, separate from the Background Investigation Check processing fee; confirm both amounts when filing.

What the published fee applies to

Idaho accepts a current valid out-of-state certificate based on a fully completed approved program, or a recent institutional recommendation from a CAEP- or AAQEP-accredited program.

What can change this answer

A current valid certificate must trace to a full state-approved program in a NASDTEC jurisdiction; without that credential, only a CAEP or AAQEP institutional recommendation from a program completed within the last two calendar years uses this packet, with content-assessment evidence added.

Documents you may need

Idaho requires the application, current certificate or qualifying recommendation, official transcripts verifying at least a bachelor's degree and endorsement areas, and a Background Investigation Check packet.

Costs and route conditions to keep separate

  • Idaho will not accept an expired out-of-state certificate for this route
  • The source certificate must show a visible valid period
  • An institutional recommendation is limited to CAEP- or AAQEP-accredited programs completed within the last two calendar years
  • The application is not complete until the required documents and fees are assembled

Confirm the amount before paying the state agency.

Official sources

Check again by 2026-11-01