Illinois School of Real Estate
Illinois School of Real Estate
Illinois School of Real Estate
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Broker License Renewal

Broker License Renewal

Broker License Renewal2025-11-17T12:28:42-06:00

The current broker license renewal cycle ends April 30, 2026. Illinois REALTORS® offers easy and convenient online packages to complete your education from the comfort of your home or office, on your own time. Your completion notice is sent directly to IDFPR when your course is processed — saving you time.

Brokers Licensed

PRIOR TO Nov. 1, 2023

12 hours of CE between May 1, 2024 and Apr. 30, 2026. Must include:

  • 6 hours of Core CE that includes 2 hours of Fair Housing CE, and
  • 6 hours of elective CE that includes 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training.

Brokers Licensed

Nov. 1, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2025

45 hour Broker Post-License on or before Apr. 30, 2026. Must include:

  • Three 15-hour courses, each ending with a 50-question exam
  • Note: The post-license curriculum includes the required Sexual Harassment Prevention training.

Brokers Licensed

ON or AFTER Nov. 1, 2025

45 hour Broker Post-License on or before Apr. 30, 2028.

Renewal FAQ

How do I contact IDFPR?2022-08-01T11:42:25-05:00

You can contact IDFPR by phone at 800-560-6420 or by email at [email protected]. When contacting IDFPR by email, include your name and license number in the subject line.

How do I look up my license information?2022-08-01T11:38:50-05:00

Who do I contact if I’m having problems accessing my course?2025-10-17T12:09:49-05:00

Contact an education team member at [email protected] or 217-391-4800.

How often do I have to renew my license?2022-05-23T11:54:07-05:00

License renewal is required for Illinois real estate licensees every two years. Education requirements for renewal are based upon the date an individual was originally licensed in Illinois.  Broker license renewal and Residential Leasing Agent license renewal occur in even-numbered years. Managing Broker license renewal occurs in odd-numbered years.

Is financial aid available for real estate courses?2025-09-19T14:37:08-05:00

Yes. The Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation awards scholarships to students of real estate and related fields of study. The foundation is supported through the voluntary contributions of those who recognize the importance of furthering academic experience and training in the real estate industry in Illinois.

What course options are available?2025-10-17T12:08:01-05:00

Illinois School of Real Estate provides online, virtual and classroom real estate courses to help you earn your real estate license, renew your license and grow your career. Whether you need pre-license courses, post-license courses or continuing education, Illinois REALTORS® has everything you need to succeed.

Online courses

Study anytime, anywhere! These courses are flexible and self-paced. Online courses can be taken on any device with Wi-Fi access. Course materials are available 24/7. Read at your own pace and retake online quizzes as many times as you like. No final exam is required.

Accelerated pre-license course

This program provides online access to live sessions with an instructor once or twice per week, for 3-4 hours, depending on the class you choose. Between live sessions, students complete assignments and self-guided study with 24/7 access to online coursework.

Students can complete all 75 hours of broker pre-license education in less than three months!

Webinars

Our webinars are live online courses with instructor interaction. Students interact with the instructor via chat, polls and quiz questions and must be present the entire duration of the course.

Classroom courses

Live classroom courses are offered at branch locations throughout the state.  Class schedules are updated daily.

How do I find a listing of classes I have taken?2025-10-17T12:05:16-05:00

Use the Illinois REALTORS® Education Lookup to look up your record of classes taken through Illinois School of Real Estate sponsored classes. If you have any questions regarding the information, you may call the education team at 217-391-4800. If you need information regarding classes taken at other sponsored schools, you will need to visit Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation, Bureau of Real Estate or call 800-560-6420.

Have a Question?

Contact our Education Team

Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(217) 391-4800 | [email protected]

Why choose our school?

State-approved

Dedicated Support

Self-paced

Affordable

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