Illinois Real Estate License Requirements 📜

For Salespersons 🧑‍💼

Age and Residency 🎂🏠

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No Illinois residency requirement.

Character Standards 🛡️

• The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires applicants to demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• Applicants with criminal records may need to provide additional documentation.

Education Requirements 📚

• Complete 75 hours of pre-license education from an IDFPR-approved school.
• Topics include real estate principles, practices, and Illinois-specific laws.

Application Process 📄

• Submit your application online through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Paper applications are available but may incur additional fees.

Background Check and Fingerprinting 🔍

• Complete fingerprinting through a Live Scan vendor approved by the IDFPR.
• Fees vary depending on the provider.

Sponsorship Requirement 🤝

• You must be sponsored by an active Illinois-licensed broker to activate your license.

Exam and Fees 💳

• Pass the Illinois real estate salesperson exam ($58).
• Pay the IDFPR licensing fee ($125).

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For Brokers 🧑‍💼

Basic Requirements 📋

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No Illinois residency requirement.

Experience and Education 🎓

• Complete 120 hours of approved pre-license education.
• Have at least 2 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson within the last 5 years.

Application and Background Check 📑

• Submit your application to the IDFPR and complete fingerprinting and background check requirements.

Exam and Fees 💰

• Pass the Illinois broker exam ($58).
• Pay the IDFPR licensing fee ($250).

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Exam Outline and Resources 📖

Illinois Real Estate Exam Outline

Access crucial information regarding the Illinois Real Estate Exam. Download and read the Candidate Handbook to fully understand the test-taking process:

Illinois Real Estate Candidate Handbook (PDF)

Passing Scores 🎯

• Salesperson Exam: 140 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75% correct answers.
• Broker Exam: 140 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75% correct answers.
• Time Allowed: 3.5 hours to complete either exam.

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What to Bring on Exam Day 🎒

• Two matching forms of ID with signatures; one must be government-issued with a photo (e.g., driver's license, passport). idfpr.com
• A basic, silent, non-scientific calculator (optional).

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Important Illinois Real Estate Contacts 📞

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• Address: 320 W. Washington St., 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786
• Phone: 217-785-0800
• Website: idfpr.com
• Email: fpr.realestate@illinois.gov