Classes for Licensure

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• According to Illinois law, a broker's license is required to assist others in acquiring real estate in the form of sale or lease for compensation. This also includes assisting clients in the negotiation of real estate sales contracts or leases and advertising with regards to selling, purchasing or leasing real estate.

• 18 Years old
• High School or GED graduate
• SSN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number and government-issued photo ID
• Be of good moral character

Step 1: Complete 75 required hours of Pre-License Coursework

First-time persons seeking a real estate license in Illinois must complete and pass 75 hours of mandatory coursework to sit for the broker licensing exam.

Our Course includes required Illinois Broker Pre-License education of 60-hour Broker Pre-license topics and 15-hour Broker Pre-License Applied Real Estate Principles.

Step 2: Study class materials and other resources as needed

Step 3: Pass State & National Licensing Exam (administered by PSI)

State portion: 40 multiple-choice questions

National portion: 100 multiple-choice questions

Allowed Attempts: four

Exam fee: $58 each attempt

Passing Score Report: passed exam valid for one year

Step 4: Find a sponsoring broker

Before you submit your application for licensure you will have to have sponsorship from a managing broker. 

Step 5: Apply to IDFPR for your broker's license

Register: IDFPR's online portal at online-dfpr-micropact.com

Upload: Pre-License transcript(s)-valid for two years

Passing Score Report: passed exam valid for one year

Application fee: $150

Confirmation: Managing Broker confirms sponsorship 

Step 6: IDFPR confirms information and issues license

IDPFR will confirm information and issue license. If you have any questions regarding the issuance of your license, please contact IDFPR at 1-800-560-6420 or by email at fpr.realestate@illinois.gov

Step 7: Complete the Post License Coursework required for your first license renewal deadline