Agencies
Services
Physicians
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Physician, Licensed Physician and Surgeon
- Limited Temporary Medical License
- Temporary Medical License
- Visiting Professor
- Visiting Physician
- Visiting Resident
- Physician, Controlled Substance
- Physician, International Medical Graduate Limited License
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 Physician professions are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
License Information
Notices
- Congratulations to all medical school students on your Match results!
Now that you have been accepted for postgraduate clinical training, please apply to IDFPR as soon as possible.
To ensure timely processing, applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to their program start date in accordance with Section 1285.90 of the Administrative Rules.
Applicants with a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) must submit an online application through the IDFPR Online Services Portal
Applicants with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) must also submit an online application through the IDFPR Online Services Portal and provide an affidavit to the Department related to the SSN requirement. The affidavit form is available at the following link: SSN/ITIN Affidavit
Applicants who have neither a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) nor an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) must apply using the paper-based application and provide an affidavit to the Department related to the SSN requirement. The affidavit form is available at the following link: SSN/ITIN Affidavit
A Temporary Physician license checklist is available at https://idfpr.illinois.gov/onlineresources.asp. This includes the qualifications and requirements to receive an initial temporary physician license.
- Illinois Vaccine Access Initiative
- IDFPR Issues Memo Regarding Medical Spa Services
In recent years, numerous medical spas (“medspas”) have opened in Illinois. A variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures are performed in this setting, including injections of botulinum toxin (Botox), injections of weight loss medications, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, platelet rich plasma, and vitamins.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), issued this updated memo on October 30, 2025 that outlines key responsibilities of medspas, includes information for compliance with IDFPR and IDPH regulations, and the need to make infection prevention a priority. - 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.
- July 27, 2023 | Variance | Extending physician and surgeon license expiration date from July 31, 2023 to August 31, 2023
- IDFPR Statement on Recent Federal Rulings About Mifepristone
Resources for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
- New Pathway to Licensure for IMGs
- At this time, International Medical Graduate Limited Licensure Applicants are not required to obtain a background check as part of their application materials
- SAMPLE Annual Supervisor Evaluation
- SAMPLE Summative Evaluation
Reactivate Your License
Licensee Application
- Visiting Resident Exemption Form
- Guidance for Visiting Resident Exemption
- Physician - Restoration of Licensure
- Physician - Licensure by Endorsement Online Application
- Physician - Licensure by Acceptance of Examination Online Application
- Temporary Medical License Qualifications for Licensure
- Temporary Medical License Online Application
- Limited Temporary Medical License Qualifications for Licensure
- Limited Temporary Medical License Online Application
- Physician - Visiting Physician Online License Application
- Physician - Visiting Physician Qualifications for Licensure
- Physician - Visiting Professor Online License Application
- Physician - Visiting Professor Qualifications for Licensure
- Physician - Visiting Resident Online License Application
- Physician - Visiting Resident Qualifications for Licensure
- Physician - Transfer of Temporary License
- Physician - Extension of Temporary License
- Physician - Controlled Substance
- Guide for Controlled Substance License Applications
- Physician – International Medical Graduate Physician Limited License: Requirements for Licensure
- International Medical Graduate Limited License
- Affidavit of Psychiatry Rotation
- Affidavit of Education
- Affidavit of Licensure
- Health Care Workers Additional Personal History Questions
- Continuing Medical Education Sponsor - Online License Application
- Continuing Medical Education Sponsor Requirements for Licensure
- Petition for Review of Permanent Denial/Revocation
- Reinstatement Application 2023 Physicians Only
- Certification of Graduation
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
License Maintenance
Probation Compliance
What's New
- New Physician Licensing FAQs
- Licensure for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Illinois FAQs
- Physician or Physician Assistant Criminal Conviction FAQs
- IDFPR and the Drug Enforcement Administration warn against "Doctor Shopping" in letter to health care professionals
- Illinois Encourages Health Professionals to Volunteer for Disaster Preparedness
- Important Notice Regarding Schedule II Changes for Controlled Substances Licenses
Medical Minute with IDFPR Newsletter
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- New Physician Licensing FAQs
- Physician Mandated Self-Report Form
- State of Illinois - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Quick Reference
- Change Your Address
- Clinical Training Program, Medical Mandatory Report
- Medical Malpractice Payment, Medical Mandatory Report
- Application to classify records as confidential
- Application to classify records as confidential (Permanent Revocation/Denial Due to Forcible Felony)
