Illinois Real Estate License Renewal 2026 - Complete Guide

Who Needs to Renew Right Now?

License Type	Deadline
Brokers	April 30, 2026
Leasing Agents	July 31, 2026
Managing Brokers	NOT renewing now - next is April 30, 2027

Where should I renew?

Kale has a partnership with Aceable (formerly Institute Online) and you’ll receive 20% off your coursework.

Click here to purchase CE via Aceable

What is your company name and license number? (make sure you use the correct one!)

• Kale Realty - license number 478027107- company name Kale Home Advisors

• Holding company - license number 481012055 - company name Rivers Realty

  
  

BROKER CE Requirements (April 30, 2026)

If License Issued BEFORE November 1, 2023:

12 hours total:

• 6-hour Core course (now includes 2 hours of Fair Housing training)

• 6 hours of electives (must include 1 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training)

Note: If you completed a 4-hour Core course between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, it still counts - but you'll need 8 hours of electives instead of 6.

If License Issued Between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2025 (First-Time Renewal):

45 hours Post-License Education - NOT regular CE. This is three 15-hour courses covering:

• Applied Brokerage Principles

• Risk Management/Discipline

• Transactional Issues

(Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is included in the 45-hour curriculum)

If License Issued ON OR AFTER November 1, 2025:

• No renewal required in 2026 - your first renewal is April 30, 2028

LEASING AGENT CE Requirements (July 31, 2026)

If License Issued BEFORE May 1, 2024:

• 8-hour Residential Leasing Agent Core Course (includes the required 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training)

If License Issued ON OR AFTER May 1, 2024:

• No CE required for this renewal - but still must pay fee and submit renewal

ATTORNEYS - The Exemption

Attorneys admitted to practice law pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court rule are exempt from CE, but must certify on the renewal application full compliance with the CE requirements. Illinois

What this means:

• No courses required (no CE, no post-license education)

• STILL must submit renewal application

• STILL must pay the renewal fee ($200 for brokers, $250 for managing brokers)

• Must certify compliance on the application form

How to Look Up Your License Issue Date

Go to IDFPR's License Lookup: https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/lookup/licenselookup.aspx

This shows:

• Original license issue date

• Expiration date

• Current license status

• Sponsorship status

How to Check Your Completed CE Credits

IDFPR's CE Lookup: https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/celookup/

How to Renew After Completing CE

1. Complete CE through an IDFPR-approved provider (they report your completion electronically)

2. Access the IDFPR Online Services Portal: https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/

3. Log in (you'll get an email with PIN about 60-90 days before deadline, or use SSN + DOB)

4. Find your license under "My Licenses" and click renew

5. Certify compliance with CE requirements

6. Pay the fee

Processing time: Allow 2-4 business days for license to update

Renewal Fees (as of Jan 1, 2024)

License Type	Renewal Fee	Late Fee
Broker	$200	+$75
Managing Broker	$250	+$75
Leasing Agent	$150	+$75

Do You Need to Mail Anything?

Typically NO - everything is done online through the IDFPR portal.

Exceptions requiring paper renewal:

• Legal name change

• Change in license status

• Certain sponsorship changes

If mailing is required:

Illinois IDFPR Division of Real Estate 320 W Washington St, 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62786

Key Resources

• IDFPR Real Estate page: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/realest.html

• 2026 Broker CE Fact Sheet: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/dre/2026cefactsheet-realestatebroker.pdf

• 2026 Leasing Agent CE Fact Sheet: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/dre/2026cefactsheet-residentialleasingagent.pdf

• IDFPR Contact: 1-888-473-4858 or fpr.realestate@illinois.gov