In Illinois, real estate brokers must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requirements include:

  • Successful completion of 90 hours of classroom instruction, including 15 hours on situational offerings in a classroom or interactive setting, and;
  • 30 class hours of post education within first renewal period.

Licensure must be renewed every two years and requires 12 hours of continuing education.

Additional licensing information can be obtained from:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: 217.785.0800, Fax: 217.782.7645