IDFPR’s broker license renewal portal is now open for brokers to renew their licenses online. Broker licensees should have received an email notification from IDFPR with login information and must renew their licenses on or by the April 30, 2024 deadline. IDFPR advises that due to the high volume of online renewals resulting from the recent renewal window opening for multiple professions, the portal may be experiencing some performance issues.

Renewal Instruction and Renewal Tips links from IDFPR

Broker license renewal requirements

The current broker license renewal cycle ends April 30, 2024. Illinois REALTORS® Education Specialists can answer your questions about the 2024 broker license renewal requirements.

Download our Broker License Renewal Requirements chart and use the tools and information on this page to learn more about your requirements or look up your course records.

Broker License Renewal FAQs

Contact IDFPR at [email protected]. or 1-800-560-6420 to learn your options. Do not submit a license renewal application until your education requirements are complete. If you submit a renewal application before completing the required education, you could face fines and possible discipline of your license.

Late renewal includes a $50 late charge, increasing the license renewal fee from $200 to $250. Any renewals submitted after midnight on April 30, 2024 are considered late renewals.

No, you cannot practice real estate after April 30, 2024 until your license is renewed. Contact IDFPR at [email protected]. or 1-800-560-6420 to learn your options.

If you have already submitted your license renewal application, notify IDFPR as soon as possible and begin taking the required post-license coursework. It is likely that the Department will catch this in the audit and you may face additional penalties. Notifying the Department may help you avoid additional penalties. Unfortunately, the CE you completed will not count for your next renewal cycle.

You will receive an email notification from IDFPR ([email protected]). You may also check IDFPR’s online License Lookup daily for updates. If IDFPR does not have a current email address for you, please notify them immediately by contacting IDFPR at [email protected] or 1-800-560-6420. License renewal application processing typically takes 1-2 days, however during the high-volume periods it may take 3-5 days for your license renewal application to be processed. If you renewed on or near the deadline, expect delays. You may check IDFPR’s online License Lookup daily for updates.

Yes. Be sure you keep records of your completed education, online renewal confirmation and payment for proof purposes in the case of an audit.

You can show records of your completed education, online renewal confirmation and payment for proof you submitted your license renewal application. It is good practice to keep a copy of these records in case of an audit. Review and print records of education you have completed using IDFPR’s CE Lookup or Illinois REALTORS®’ Education Lookup (for courses taken with Illinois REALTORS®).

You can use IDFPR’s Print My License to print a copy of your license. You may also store an electronic copy on your smartphone or tablet instead of carrying a paper license pocket card.

You must wait until after the 2024 license renewal deadline has passed. Courses taken on or after May 1, 2024 will count toward your next renewal cycle requirement.

CE/Education and License Date Look Up

If you don’t know how many CE credits you have taken during the current cycle and what courses you need to renew, our CE/Education Lookup will show you the courses you have taken through Illinois REALTORS®.

2024 Broker license renewal education requirements

Real estate license renewal requirements are based on your original license date. Select the date you received your license to see your education requirements for license renewal.

Licensed Prior to Nov. 1, 2021

Renew on or before April 30, 2024

Licensed Nov. 1, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2023

Renew on or before April 30, 2024

Licensed on or after Nov. 1, 2023

Renew on or before April 30, 2026

How to renew your Broker license

After completing education requirements, submit your license renewal application and $200 State of Illinois licensing fee to IDFPR’s license renewal portal on or before April 30, 2024.