Real estate professionals across the country can expand their business opportunities by earning an Illinois real estate license through endorsement.
Our Illinois Broker Endorsement and Illinois Managing Broker Endorsement courses are designed for licensed agents and brokers from other states who want to meet Illinois’ education and exam requirements. Each course focuses on Illinois-specific laws, agency relationships, compensation practices, contracts, disclosure rules, and professional conduct standards—helping you confidently operate within Illinois’ real estate regulations.
Here’s how your current license level transfers in Illinois:
- Out of State Salesperson, Agent, or Associate = Illinois Broker
- Out of State Broker = Illinois Managing Broker
Broker Requirements
- Hold an active license in good standing as a broker, managing broker, or equivalent (salesperson) in another state or jurisdiction
- Complete the 30-hour Broker Endorsement Course
- Pass the Illinois Real Estate Broker Endorsement Exam on state-specific real estate laws
- Apply for your Illinois broker license by endorsement
Managing Broker Requirements
- Hold an active Managing Broker license or equivalent in good standing and be actively practicing as a Managing Broker (or equivalent) in another state or jurisdiction during the past two years
- Complete the 30-hour Managing Broker Endorsement Course
- Pass the Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker Endorsement Exam on state-specific real estate laws
- Apply for your Illinois managing broker license by endorsement
