Illinois Real Estate CE Requirements 2026
Illinois requires 12 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew a real estate license. Mandatory hours: 5. Topics: Core Course (includes Fair Housing), Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
Regulator: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Division of Real Estate. Salesperson pre-license hours were 75; CE is what keeps that license alive.
McKissock and The CE Shop sell renewal packages. If the license is not producing wealth, Illinois investors have no CE deadline.
IL uses "Broker" for Salesperson and "Managing Broker" for Broker. Managing Broker CE is 24 hours.
How many CE hours are required in Illinois?
Illinois requires 12 CE hours every 2 years.
Can I take Illinois CE online?
Yes, through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Division of Real Estate-approved providers. Confirm approval before you pay McKissock, The CE Shop, or any other school.