Illinois Real Estate Professional CE Requirements
What Illinois requires to renew your Real Estate Professional license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
12
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
April 30 statewide
Requirements
- Core CE (includes Fair Housing)* — 6 hours
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training* — 1 hour
- Electives (including sexual harassment hour)* — 6 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk may overlap or apply only to certain license types, so they can add up to more than the total. Check the official source below for what applies to you.
Important Information
Real estate professionals in Illinois need to complete a total of 12 hours of continuing education every two years. Some items above overlap or apply only to certain license types — check the official source for what applies to you.
Renewal periods in Illinois run two years and end on April 30 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: IDFPR | Real Estate Brokerage (idfpr.illinois.gov)
- Source: Broker Real Estate License Renewal (illinoisschoolofrealestate.com)
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