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 professions are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system.
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
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.
- Licensed Professional Counselor Requirements for License
- Licensed Professional Counselor Online License Application
- 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
- Reasonable Accomodations Request Form
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
- Application to classify records as confidential
