Illinois Real Estate License Renewal

As you prepare for real estate license renewal in Illinois, McKissock makes it easy: Get up to speed on your state's renewal requirements to stay fully compliant.

45 Mandatory Hours
0 Elective Hours
45 Total Hours
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Illinois Real Estate Education Requirements

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Illinois Real Estate: Post License

Total Hours Required: 45
Mandatory Hours: 45
Elective Hours: 0

Online Info

Post License Education (which includes 1 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training) is required for Brokers renewing for the first time.

  • If your Real Estate Broker License was issued between 11/1/2021 and 10/31/2023, you are required to complete 45 hours of Post License education (which includes the required 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training) prior to renewing your license by 4/30/2024.
  • If your Real Estate Broker License was issued on or after 11/1/2023 (and your license expiration date is 4/30/2026), you are required to complete 45 hours of Post License education (which includes the required 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training) prior to renewing your license by 4/30/2026.

Online Limitations

The 45 hours of Post License Education is made up of the following courses:

  • Broker Post License Transactional Issues (15 Hours)
  • Broker Post License Risk Management/Discipline (15 Hours)
    • Includes the required 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • Broker Post License Applied Broker Principles (15 Hours)

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process:

Rosters are sent electronically each business day.

Rosters will not be submitted until proctor has been verified and accepted.

Roster Sent: Every 1 days

Governing Agency

Name: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Phone: 8005606420
Fax: 2177823390
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Address: Division of Professional Regulation 320 West Washington Street Springfield, 62786
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.