State Interior Design Registration Boards

National

Completion of Ohio State’s CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Science in Design - Interior Design program meets educational requirements to apply for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).

Alabama

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Alabama. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers prior to applying for admissions.   

Alaska

Alaska does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer.  

Arizona

Arizona does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Arkansas

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Arkansas. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Arkansas State Board of Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.  

California

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in California. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through California Council for Interior Design prior to applying for admission.  

Colorado

Colorado does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Connecticut

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Connecticut. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection prior to applying for admission.  

Delaware

Delaware does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

District of Columbia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in District of Columbia. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through D.C. Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture prior to applying for admission.   

Florida

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Florida. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation prior to applying for admission.  

Georgia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Georgia. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.  

Hawaii

Hawaii does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Idaho

Idaho does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Illinois

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Illinois. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation prior to applying for admission.  

Indiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Indiana. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Indiana Professional Licensing Agency prior to applying for admission.  

Iowa

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Iowa. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau prior to applying for admission.  

Kansas

Kansas does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Kentucky

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Kentucky. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 3 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Kentucky Board of Architects & Certified Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.  

Louisiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Louisiana. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Louisiana State Board of Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.  

Maine

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Maine. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects & Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.  

Maryland

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Maryland. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Maryland Board of Certified Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.  

Massachusetts

Massachusetts does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Michigan

Michigan does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Minnesota

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Minnesota. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Minnesota Board for Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience & Interior Design prior to applying for admission.  

Mississippi

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Mississippi. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Mississippi State Board of Architecture prior to applying for admission.  

Missouri

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Missouri. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Missouri Interior Design Council prior to applying for admission.  

Montana

Montana does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Nebraska

Nebraska does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Nevada

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Nevada. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design prior to applying for admission.  

New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

New Jersey

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in New Jersey. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through New Jersey State Board of Architects prior to applying for admission.  

New Mexico

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in New Mexico. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through New Mexico Board of Interior Design prior to applying for admission.

New York

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in New York. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 7 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through New York Office of the Professions prior to applying for admission.  

North Carolina

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in North Carolina. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.  

North Dakota

North Dakota does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Ohio

Ohio does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Oklahoma

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Oklahoma. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Oklahoma Board of Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects & Registered Interior Designers prior to applying for admission.   

Oregon

Oregon does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Pacific Territories

Ohio State has not determined whether completion of Ohio State’s CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Science in Design - Interior Design program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure] as an interior designer in the Pacific Territories.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Puerto Rico

Ohio State has not determined if Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to apply for Interior Design license in Puerto Rico. 

Rhode Island

Rhode Island does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

South Carolina

South Carolina does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

South Dakota

South Dakota does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Tennessee

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Tennessee. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Tennessee Board of Architectural & Engineer Examiners prior to applying for admission.  

Texas

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Texas. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Texas Board of Architectural Examiners prior to applying for admission. 

Utah

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Utah. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Utah State Certified Commercial Interior Designer prior to applying for admission.  

U.S. Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Vermont

Vermont does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Virginia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Virginia. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects prior to applying for admission.  

Washington

Washington does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

West Virginia

West Virginia does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Wisconsin

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Wisconsin. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements through Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services prior to applying for admission.  

Wyoming

Wyoming does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer.