Fees - Certified Interior Designers
NOTICE TO MARYLAND LICENSEES:
Please note that starting on August 1, 2024, the Maryland Board for Interior Designers will change its fee structure based on amendments to COMAR 09.18.01 General Regulations.
Maryland design boards have agreed to average their direct and indirect expenses, based on the calculation costs performed by the Secretary in consultation with the design boards. Based on these calculations, the CID board sets the following fees:
Please make your check or money order payable to MD Board of Certified Interior Designers.
| TYPE OF LICENSE | Fee | Application / Late Fee | Total Fee | Cycle |
| (Non-refundable) | ||||
| Original Certificate Fee | $ 86.00 | $ 39.00 | $ 125.00 | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $ 86.00 | - | $ 86.00 | 2 years |
| Reinstatement | $ 86.00 | $ 112.00 | $ 198.00 | 2 years |
| Reciprocal License | $ 86.00 | $ 56.00 | $ 142.00 | 2 years |
| License Verification/Certification (No fee) | $ 00.00 | - | $ 00.00 | - |
| Wall Certificate | $ 39.00 | $ 39.00 | - |
For test dates, times, fees, locations of the exam, and to download an application, contact:
National Council of Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ)