Agencies
Services
Music Therapist
Professions Licensed by IDFPR
- Licensed Professional Music Therapist
NOTICE: IDPFR 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 Music Therapist are among the three initial professions added to CORE to test and ensure system functionality.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
License Information
Third-Party Access to Your Application Information
- If you would like another person to ask about the status of your application, such as an employer or advisor, you will need to complete and submit a Third Party Authorization form.
Before Applying for Licensure
Applicants for State of Illinois licensure are required to:
- have completed the academic and clinical requirements for a music therapy program as established by the American Music Therapy Association and
- have successfully completed the CBMT Board Certification Examination.
For more information on how to become a Board-Certified Music Therapist, please visit CMBT.org
To Apply to Become a Licensed Professional Music Therapist in the State of Illinois
There are two methods for application: Acceptance of Examination and Endorsement.
For Acceptance of Examination, you will provide evidence of having passed the CBMT Board Certification examination.
For Endorsement, you will need to provide evidence of having practiced in a state that requires licensure for music therapists. If the state where you have been practicing does not license music therapists, you will apply by Acceptance of Examination.
- Create or access your online account to begin or update your application
- Instructions for if you don’t know your User ID
- Instructions if you don’t know or remember your password
Military Portability
This profession is eligible for Military Portability for Active-Duty service members and their spouses.
To Restore Your License after Discipline Has Been Issued
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Division of Professional Regulation FAQs
- Licensed Professional Music Therapist Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Name and Address Change Form
- Request Certification/Verification
- Application to classify records as confidential
- Application to classify records as confidential because of Permanent Revocation or Denial Due to Forcible Felony