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Possible online services disruption due to Internet related outage

A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems.  We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

WEBSITE ALERT: IDFPR is no longer affiliated with the idfpr[.]com domain name. The website currently hosted on that domain is not authorized by IDFPR and may pose a security threat to visitors. Please be sure to use only IDFPR’s official website at IDFPR.illinois.gov.

UPDATE: Our professional licensing portal is now available for licensees and applicants after the scheduled maintenance was completed this evening (10/8/2024).

Requirements for Reactivating Your License

This webpage is only available to the following professions: Architect, Barber, Clinical or Prescribing Psychologist, Clinical or Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical or Licensed Social Worker, Cosmetologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Nail Technician, Salon Shop, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician, Professional Engineer, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse looking to reactivate their licenses.

If your license needs to be reinstated or restored, please use the chart below to identify what fee amount is owed and which application to use.

The first step is to identify the date your license expired, which will inform you of the fee that is due to reinstate or restore the license. For individuals who need to check their license expiration date, please use our license look up tool here.

NOTE: If your license is in "inactive" status, please refer back to the Reactivate Your License web page here.

As you follow the chart across, you will notice the fee amount is based on when you submit the payment (before or after the renewal period).

The last column with links will inform you what application you need to submit.

The last step will be to print the application and instructions, fill them out, and mail them and the fee to the Department.

License Type Date License Expired Amnt Due if Paid Prior to Next Renewal Period Next Renewal Period Starts If Paid by Renewal Start Date License Is Active Until Amnt Due after Renewal Start Date Application Type

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