Professional License Requirements in Illinois
Browse all professional licensing guides available for Illinois.
Contractor
0 hours education $100 - $500 No state-level licensing — regulated at city/county level
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $7,000 - $18,000 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Board of Cosmetology
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Illinois Board of Examiners
Electrician
0 hours education $50 - $500 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI)
Notary Public
0 hours education $40 - $120 Illinois Secretary of State
Plumber
0 hours education $100 - $500 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Real Estate Agent
90 hours education $500 - $1,000 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Real Estate Broker
120 hours education $600 - $1,300 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)