Registered Interior Designer

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

None

Interior designers may apply for registration in Nevada, however, in order to do interior design of commercial spaces, designers must be registered. To qualify for a certificate to practice as a Registered Interior Designer, an applicant must: 1) Have successfully completed a program of interior design accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or a substantially equivalent program approved by the Board. 2) Have at least 2 years of experience* in interior design, and 3a) Pass the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam (October 2000 or later); or 3b) Pass any prior version of the NCIDQ and the Nevada Supplemental Examination for Registered Interior Designers. *Note: Applicants may gain the required experience through the Interior Design Experience Program (IDEP). IDEP is a monitored, documented experience program administered by the NCIDQ for graduates of interior design education programs. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application-$25; NCIDQ exam application review - $210; NCIDQ exam (3 parts) - $210; Nevada Supplemental Exam - $100; certificate of registration - $125; annual renewal - $150; non-CIDA education evaluation (to determine substantial equivalency)--$300; stamp--$25.