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The most expensive state for interior designer (cid/rid) licensing is District of Columbia at $1,505. The cheapest is Illinois at $30. Budget for an average of $204 across all states.
Highest
$1,505
District of Columbia
Average
$204
across 27 states
Median
$100
14 states at or below
Range
$1,475
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia | $1,505 | $120 | 24 hrs |
| #2 | New York | $377 | $75 | 36 hrs |
| #3 | Kentucky | $350 | $200 | 12 hrs |
| #4 | Oklahoma | $325 | $325 | 24 hrs |
| #5 | California | $300 | $250 | 10 hrs |
| #5 | Nevada | $300 | $300 | 8 hrs |
| #7 | Arkansas | $250 | $100 | 6 hrs |
| #8 | Connecticut | $190 | $190 | 4 hrs |
| #9 | Alabama | $160 | $160 | 10 hrs |
| #10 | Louisiana | $150 | $150 | 5 hrs |
| #10 | New Mexico | $150 | $150 | 8 hrs |
| #10 | Washington | $150 | $150 | 10 hrs |
| #13 | Minnesota | $120 | $120 | 24 hrs |
| #14 | Indiana | $100 | $100 | 12 hrs |
| #14 | Iowa | $100 | $100 | 10 hrs |
| #14 | Missouri | $100 | $100 | 10 hrs |
| #14 | New Jersey | $100 | $100 | 12 hrs |
| #14 | North Carolina | $100 | $100 | 24 hrs |
| #14 | Texas | $100 | $105 | 12 hrs |
| #14 | Virginia | $100 | $100 | 0 hrs |
| #21 | Georgia | $90 | $90 | 12 hrs |
| #22 | Maryland | $86 | $86 | 10 hrs |
| #23 | Florida | $75 | $75 | 20 hrs |
| #23 | Wisconsin | $75 | $75 | 15 hrs |
| #25 | Utah | $70 | $40 | 20 hrs |
| #26 | Tennessee | $55 | $140 | 24 hrs |
| #27 | Illinois | $30 | $30 | 10 hrs |
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| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | — |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
District of Columbia has the highest total initial licensing fees at $1,505. The national average is $204.
There is significant variation across the 27 states with data. Values range from $30 to $1,505, with a median of $100.