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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).

IDFPR Initiatives

Division of Banking (DOB) & Division of Financial Institutions (DFI)

  • Worked with lawmakers to finalize rules for the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act, which were adopted in May 2024. These rules are for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders.
  • Modernized the Pawnbroker Regulation Act  in 2024 to provide new consumer protections, additional transparency for consumers, and improve engagement with industry and law enforcement.
  • Implemented the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. Signed into law in 2021, this consumer legislation capped interest rates on most non-depository loans at 36% APR. Consumer advocates estimated that such high-cost loans drained $500 million in interest and fees from vulnerable Illinoisans every year.
    • Since the PLPA was enacted, almost every high-cost payday and automobile title lender has surrendered their Illinois license, while the number of traditional lenders who make loans at or under 36% APR has grown.

Division of Professional Regulation (DPR)

  • Streamlined and improved professional licensing processes in December 2023 for more timely review of applications. This resulted in more professional licenses being issued each month.
  • Initiated a pilot program in June 2024 for professionals in select professions to submit online for their paper applications using ePay.
  • Created a new webpage for professionals to request an application to reinstate or restore their licenses. An additional webpage was also launched as part of a pilot program for select professions to access their application and requirements online.
  • Revamped an overly punitive Intent to Deny process so applicants for licensure are more likely to respond to IDFPR correspondence, complete the licensing process, and avoid having a license denial placed on their professional records.

Division of Real Estate (DRE)

  • Doubled the number of Diversity Scholarships (from 30 to 60) to expand minority access to the real estate profession. DRE awards these scholarships with the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation.
  • Launched the “How To” Series, a workshop style series that travels to all corners of the state to teach people how to become an appraiser and provides them with information and resources.
  • Paved the way in becoming the first state to register and regulate virtual real estate offices in 2021.

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