How many CE hours does a Illinois Real Estate Broker (agent level) need?

12 CE contact hours every 2 years, per the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Illinois calls the agent license 'Broker': 12 CE hours every 2 years (first renewal is 45 hours of post-license education). Always confirm with the board.

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Illinois Real Estate Broker (agent level): CE & renewal requirements

12 CE contact hours every 2 years

Biennial — Broker licenses expire April 30 of even-numbered years.

Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) · confirmed 2026-06. Requirements change — always verify with the board.

Required topics

6 hrs Core course
6 hrs electives — must include Sexual Harassment Prevention training

First renewal & exemptions

First renewal: 45 hours of Post-License Education (three 15-hour courses) instead of the 12-hour CE.

If your license lapses

You can't practice or collect compensation on an expired license; reinstatement is available with late fees.

How CE is tracked

Self-certify on the IDFPR online renewal; retain proof for audit and use IDFPR-approved providers.

Watch out: Illinois has NO 'salesperson' license — the residential agent license is called 'Broker' (this 12-hour rule is the Broker requirement). The mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention training counts toward the 6 electives, so it's easy to overlook.

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Informational only, based on the numbers you enter — not legal or licensing advice, and not an official record. Confirm your exact requirement and current status with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).