Illinois Real Estate License

Requirements for Getting Your Real Estate License in Illinois.

1. All applicants must be at least twenty-one years of age or older to qualify for an Illinois real estate license.

2. Applicants must have a high school diploma or have obtained the equivalent of a high school diploma.

3. All applicants are required to successfully complete a minimum forty-five class hours in a Real Estate Transactions course through a state approved real estate school.

4. Real Estate Salespersons will be required to complete twelve hours of continuing education every two years to maintain their license.

At this time, the State of Illinois acknowledges reciprocal real estate licenses from the following states:

Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wisconsin

You can also find more information about obtaining a Illinois real estate license or their reciprocity with other states on the Division of Professional Regulation website.