To begin the Licensure process you need to submit an application form. All forms relevant to your area of practice are on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation website. The Acts and Rules for each profession can be accessed from the Department’s Home Page.

In most cases, a renewal notice will be sent to you in the mail approximately two months prior to the expiration date of your license. It is crucial to always keep your address updated.

A non-renewed license is a license that has not been renewed or placed on inactive status. An inactive license is a license that has been placed on inactive status by the licensee, usually at renewal time. Typically, you do not have to pay lapsed renewal fees if your license is placed on inactive status. If a license is non-renewed or inactive for five years or longer, it may be necessary to submit a restoration application and additional documentation; depending on the profession. You may not practice in Illinois when your license is non-renewed or inactive.

After filling out an application or renewal form you may receive an “intent to deny” your application. Sometimes you may receive a “notice” to meet with the board. Either way, there are “issues” with your application that need to be discussed with the board. The majority of issues deal with previous criminal convictions and disciplinary actions from previous states. In these cases, it is wise to consult with legal counsel. Bear in mind that any “false” information or lack thereof on the application will make the underlying allegation that much harder to resolve.

The Application Process

To begin the Licensure process you need to submit an application form. All forms relevant to your area of practice are on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation website. The Acts and Rules for each profession can be accessed from the Department’s Home Page.

In most cases, a renewal notice will be sent to you in the mail approximately two months prior to the expiration date of your license. It is crucial to always keep your address updated.

A non-renewed license is a license that has not been renewed or placed on inactive status. An inactive license is a license that has been placed on inactive status by the licensee, usually at renewal time. Typically, you do not have to pay lapsed renewal fees if your license is placed on inactive status. If a license is non-renewed or inactive for five years or longer, it may be necessary to submit a restoration application and additional documentation; depending on the profession. You may not practice in Illinois when your license is non-renewed or inactive.

After filling out an application or renewal form you may receive an “intent to deny” your application. Sometimes you may receive a “notice” to meet with the board. Either way, there are “issues” with your application that need to be discussed with the board. The majority of issues deal with previous criminal convictions and disciplinary actions from previous states. In these cases, it is wise to consult with legal counsel. Bear in mind that any “false” information or lack thereof on the application will make the underlying allegation that much harder to resolve.