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Clinical Psychology
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Clinical Psychologist - Renewal Available!
- Prescribing Psychologist - Renewal Available!
- Prescribing Psychologist Controlled Substance - Renewal Available!
- Prescribing Psychologist Clinical Rotation Program
- Psychologist CE Sponsor - Renewal Available!
- Psychologist Clinical
NOTICE: IDFPR Introduces New Online Licensing System!
On October 30, 2024, IDFPR launched CORE, a new online system for professionals to apply for licensure in Illinois.
New applications for Clincial Psychology, Psychologist Continuing Education Program and Prescribing Psychologist Clinical Rotations Program are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
License Information
Online Renewal & Instructions
- Online Renewal Instructions
- Click Here to Start Your Online Renewal!
Please allow 2-4 business days for your license to post in our systems and your license status to update. - NOTE: If an applicant misses the renewal window and the online portal does not allow you to renew after it concludes, you must reinstate their license by requesting a Reinstatement application from IDFPR.
Notices
- NOTICE OF PSYPACT PROPOSED RULEMAKING:
- The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment. The Proposed Rules can be found HERE.
- The proposed rules are being considered to:
- Add a mechanism for the formula used to assess the Annual Assessment fees being charged to the states to be reviewed and modified by the PSYPACT Commission as needed.
- Ensure the maximum Annual Assessment fee is set at no greater than $6,000 per jurisdiction.
- These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders interested in providing comments. Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website (https://psypact.gov/page/PublicComment). The deadline for submission of written comments is February 20, 2026.
- We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
Licensee Application Forms
- Apply for Clinical Psychologist Licensure Online
- Fact Sheet for New Graduates in Psychology
- VE-PSY (Clinical Psychologist Verification of Supervision & Experience)
- Clinical Psychologist Temporary Authorization
- Continuing Education Fact Sheet
- Psychologist Continuing Education Sponsor Requirements for Licensure
- Clinical Psychologist - Continuing Education Sponsor
- Clinical Psychologist - CE Program Out of State
- Prescribing Psychologist Application
- Prescribing Psychologist - Clinical Rotation Program Requirements for Licensure
- Prescribing Psychologist - Clinical Rotation Program
- Prescribing Psychologist - Controlled Substance License
- Prescribing Psychologist - Notice of Delegated Prescriptive Authority
- Prescribing Psychologist – Notice of Termination of Prescriptive Authority
- Petition for Review of Permanent Denial/Revocation
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
