Illinois License Renewal & CE Guide (Next Broker Deadline: April 30, 2028)
Updated: Sep 26
Illinois real estate licenses renew every two years through the IDFPR. The 2026 broker renewal is done. Here's everything you need for the next deadline, and how to get your CE done at a Kale discount.
Next Renewal Deadlines
Brokers: April 30, 2028
Managing Brokers: April 30, 2027
Residential Leasing Agents: July 31, 2028
Not sure when your license expires? Check the IDFPR License Lookup. It shows your original issue date, expiration date, status and sponsorship.
Where to Take Your CE (Kale Discount)
Kale partners with the Illinois School of Real Estate so you can take all your courses in one place at a discount:
You can use any IDFPR-approved provider. Approved providers report your completion to the IDFPR electronically.
Which Company Name and License Number Do I Use?
Kale Realty agents: Kale Home Advisors, license #478027107
Holding company (Rivers Realty) agents: Rivers Realty, license #481012055
What CE Do I Need?
The IDFPR publishes the official CE fact sheet for each cycle, usually during the renewal year. Until the 2028 fact sheet is out, here's what applied for the 2026 broker renewal. Always confirm on the IDFPR site before you enroll.
Experienced brokers (not on a first renewal)
12 hours total
6-hour Core course (includes Fair Housing training)
6 hours of electives, including 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
New brokers (first renewal)
45 hours of Broker Post-License Education (three 15-hour courses: Applied Brokerage Principles, Risk Management/Discipline, and Transactional Issues). This replaces regular CE for your first renewal.
Licensed on or after November 1, 2025? Your first renewal is April 30, 2028, and your 45 hours must be done by then.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is included in the 45-hour curriculum.
Attorneys
Attorneys admitted to practice in Illinois are exempt from CE, but must still renew, pay the fee, and certify compliance on the renewal application.
How to Renew (Step by Step)
Complete your CE or post-license hours with an IDFPR-approved provider.
Check that your credits posted: IDFPR CE Lookup.
Log in to the IDFPR Online Services Portal. You'll get an email with a PIN about 60–90 days before the deadline, or you can use your SSN and date of birth.
Find your license under "My Licenses" and click Renew.
Certify CE compliance and pay the fee. Allow 2–4 business days for your license to update.
Renewal Fees
Broker: $200 (late fee +$75)
Managing Broker: $250 (late fee +$75)
Leasing Agent: $150 (late fee +$75)
Fees as of January 1, 2024. Confirm current fees on the IDFPR site.
Do I Need to Mail Anything?
Usually no. Everything is done online. Paper renewal is only needed for a legal name change, a change in license status, or certain sponsorship changes. If mailing is required: IDFPR Division of Real Estate, 320 W Washington St, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786.
Tip: Don't Wait
CE providers and the IDFPR portal get slammed in the final weeks before a deadline. Knock out your hours early. If your license lapses, you can't practice or get paid on deals until it's renewed.
Resources
IDFPR contact: 1-888-473-4858 or fpr.realestate@illinois.gov
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