IDFPR launched a new online licensing system! Learn more about CORE and which professions can use it to apply for licensure now by going here.

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Division of Professional Regulation

Welcome to the Division of Professional Regulation (DPR)

The mission of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation is to serve, safeguard, and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public by ensuring that licensure qualifications and standards for professional practice are properly evaluated, applied, and enforced.

The Division regulates a variety of health care and occupational professionals. Some of these professions include:

Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacies, Physical Therapists, Dentists, and Veterinarians, as well as;
Detectives, Cosmetologists, Barbers, Engineers, Accountants, Architects, and many more.

Want to see if your license is up for renewal? See our list of professions currently in renewal by going here.

New Third-Party Financing Provision of the Dental Practice Act

The Dental Practice Act now requires dentists, dental employees, and dental agents to provide the following written notice to a patient or patient's guardian in at least 14-point font when discussing (except to state accepted forms of payment) or providing applications for financing extended by a third party. Learn more on our new informative webpage.

CONSUMER ALERT: Compounded Drug Products

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is aware of increased interest in compounded drug products containing semaglutide or tirzepatide. Compounded drug products can serve an important medical need for certain patients. However, compounded drug products (including compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide products) are not FDA-approved. They do not undergo premarket review by FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

The FDA has published an informative letter that seeks to increase awareness of this safety concern.

Select Professions Can Pay Application Fees Online!

Starting June 4, 2024, as part of a pilot program, professionals in select professions will be able to submit payments for their paper applications online using ePay by going here. Eligible professions are listed below, with additional professions being added at a later date.