By April 30, 2014 Illinois Broker licensees must have completed the continuing education (CE) requirements and applied to renew their license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

The Illinois Association of REALTORS® has created a 2014 Broker License Renewal Q&A to answer some of the questions you might have regarding renewal. Here are a few and you can find the rest at www.illinoisrealtor.org/2014brokerrenewal-QA.

Q: When is the IDFPR renewal open?

The renewal opened February 7, 2014. You will be receiving a yellow post card from the IDFPR with your renewal information and PIN# to enable you to renew online. You can renew online with a credit card or print a paper copy and mail in your renewal to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, PO Box 7086, 320 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62791. You may check IDFPR’s site at https://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/RealEstateBroker.asp.

Q: What are the fees for renewal?

The $150 Illinois licensing fee must be paid to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) by April 30, 2014.