Interior Design Application Phases and Timeline
|
Phase I
Current Timeframe:
2-4+ weeks
|
Phase I is the estimated time between receipt of a completed application (online or paper) and receipt of supplemental documentation. No fingerprints for the background check is required. |
Phase II
Current Timeframe:
3-5+ weeks
1 month – 1 year
Depending on availability of exam and the applicant's ability to successfully pass it. |
Phase II is the estimated time between Phase I and notification of CIDQ verification and additional references, if necessary, and the Board's initial review of the application and supplemental documentation. Applicant has to change his jurisdiction to NJ before I can access CIDQ site for verification.
If applicant is applying for approval to take the NCDIQ exam, the estimated time between passing the exam and notifying Board office.
|
Phase III
Current Timeframe:
1-2 weeks for board approval and letter regarding fees to be sent
2-3 weeks waiting for payment from applicant to complete certification process |
Phase III is estimated time between Phase II preparing cover sheet for application information for Board review and approval. Upon approval of the application, a congratulations letter and license fee invoice will be emailed. Once the license fee is paid, the license number will be issued and applicant should receive the hard copy license in the mail within 10-15 business days. |
