Agencies
Services
Professional Counselor
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Professional Counselor, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Professional Counselor & Clinical Professional CE Sponsor - Renewal Available!
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 Professional Counselor Continuing Education Sponsor 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
- 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
- Applications for Licensed Professional Counselor (178) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (180) licenses may now be completed online. Create an account on IDFPR’s online portal, select the applications, and complete and submit them to the Department! Find helpful checklists for completing your application here.
- ED-PC (Proof of Education)
- VE-LCPC (Proof of Experience)
- Professional Counselors Continuing Education Sponsor Requirements for Licensure
- Professional Counselors - Continuing Education Sponsor
- Professional Counselors - Out-of-State Continuing Education Program Approval
- Petition for Review of Permanent Denial/Revocation
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
License Maintenance
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Continuing Education (CE) Fact Sheet for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Guidance for Clinical Professional Counselors in Training
- Professional Counselor or Clinical Professional Counselor Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Change Your Address / Request License Reprint
- Reasonable Accommodation & Religious Accommodation Request Form for Examinees
- Application to classify records as confidential
