The Oct. 31, 2026, deadline to renew real estate entity licenses with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has passed. If your brokerage missed the deadline, there are still steps you can take to submit a late renewal and keep your license current.

Missed the deadline? Here’s what to do:

Submit a late renewal through the IDFPR Renewal Webpage or contact the Real Estate Division at [email protected] for additional information. Late renewals are subject to an additional $75 fee. Operating under a non-renewed license could result in additional penalties, including fines and/or disciplinary action.

Once your entity license is renewed, visit IDFPR’s Get My License page to verify your license status and download a copy of your renewed office license.

Now is a good time to confirm that all agents affiliated with your office have active licenses and are properly sponsored by your brokerage. Ensuring proper licensure for your office and sponsored agents supports effective risk management and helps keep your business compliant with the license law.

Managing Brokers licensees expiring April 30, 2027, should begin preparing for their upcoming renewal. Managing Brokers licensed prior to Feb. 1, 2025, need 24-hours of CE. While Managing Brokers Licensed between Feb. 1, 2025, and January 31, 2027, need 12-hours of CE.

Download the Renewal Guide for full continuing education requirements.

Illinois School of Real Estate, powered by Illinois REALTORS®, offers convenient online CE courses to help Managing Brokers complete their requirements. Visit Illinois School of Real Estate Managing Broker License Renewal webpage for additional information about renewal and to explore available courses to get a head start on your continuing education.