Illinois State Requirements

Division of Real Estate

320 West Washington 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: 888.473.4858
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/dre.html
Email: FPR.RealEstate@illinois.gov

• Provide proof of age. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
  
• Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  
• Provide proof of one of a high school diploma or equivalent
  
• Complete 15 hours of education relating to the leasing of residential real property
  
• Pass State exam
  
• Submit application and pay fee

Broker’s Prelicense Requirements

• Provide proof of age. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
  
• Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  
• Provide proof of one of the following:
  • Documentation from the Supreme Court of Illinois stating the applicant is able to practice law; or
  • must complete 75 hours of education with 15 hours consisting of situation and case studies. 
• Take and pass the Illinois Real Estate License Exam with a 75% of better. https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/realest.html
  

Managing Broker Prelicense Requirements

• Provide proof of age of at least 20 years old
  
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
  
• Must have been licensed at least 2 years consecutively out of the preceding 3 years as a broker
  
• Proof of one of the following:
  • Proof of completion of at least 165 hours of education
    • 120 hours from obtaining broker license
    • 45 hours of Managing Broker Pre-License Education
  • Documentation from the Supreme Court of Illinois stating that applicant able to practice law; or

• Pursuant with ruling 225 ILCS 454 Section 5/27(a)(5) the following is required:
  • If Broker was licensed on, or after 2/1/18 and on or before 8/8/2019 must complete 30 hours of education and renew license by 4/30/2020. Must also complete 1 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course
• If Broker was licensed on or after 8/9/2019 and on or before 11/1/19 must complete 45 hours of new Post License education consisting of three 15-hour courses to cover:
  • Applied Brokerage Principles
    
  • Risk Management and Discipline
    
  • Transactional Issues
    
  • Need to accomplish and renew license by 4/30/2020
• If Broker was licensed on or after 11/2/19 and on or before 4/30/20 must complete 45 hours of new Post License education consisting of three 15-hour courses to cover:
  • Applied Brokerage Principles
    
  • Risk Management and Discipline
    
  • Transactional Issues
    
  •  Need to accomplish and renew license by 4/30/2022
• Broker licensed after April 20th, 2011, will be required to complete a 30-hour post-license course and pass an exam prior to the first renewal of their license.
• If Broker was licensed between November 2, 2019 and October 31, 2021, 45-hours of Post License Education is required
  • Note: The Post License curriculum includes the required 1-hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• If Broker was licensed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2023,  45 Hours of Post License Education is required.
  • Note: The Post License curriculum includes the required 1-hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention
• If  Broker was licensed on or after November 1, 2023, 45 Hours of Post License Education is required to be completed by 4/30/2026
  • Note: The Post License curriculum includes the required 1-hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Residential Leasing Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• Renewal periods are every 2 years
  
• Licensees must complete 8 hours of education to include curriculum on the following:
  • Fair housing and human rights issues related to residential leasing
    
  • Advertising and marketing
    
  • Leases
    
  • Applications
    
  • Credit reports
    
  • Criminal history
    
  • Handling of funds
    
  • Owner-tenant relationships and laws
    
  • Environmental issues relating to residential real estate

Broker Continuing Education Requirements

• By April 30 of even-numbered years, brokers must complete 12 hours of continuing education
  • Effective for renewal cycle ending April 30, 2026, six hours must be core curriculum 
  • Six hours can be electives    

Managing Broker Continuing Education Requirements

• By April 30 of odd-numbered years, managing brokers must complete:
  • 12 hours of continuing education
    • Effective for renewal cycle ending April 30, 2027,   six hours must be core curriculum 
      
    • Six hours can be electives
  • 12 hours of broker management continuing education

Exam Provider Information in Illinois

• PSI (previously AMP) students must register before scheduling exam
  
• Phone: 913.895.4600
  
•  Fax: 913.895.4650
  
• Website: https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ilrep
  
• Please review the Candidate Information Handbook to ensure candidates are fully prepared upon exam day
  
• Effective October 15th, 2021, the Illinois Real Estate Commission is implementing remote testing. Students/ Candidate will be able to start taking Remote Proctored exams on Saturday October 16, 2021. 
  • For more information, or to register for a remote proctored exam, please call the Illinois dedicated phone number of: 855-340-3893