Agencies
Services
Veterinary
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Veterinarian, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Veterinarian Technician, Certified - Renewal Available!
- Veterinarian, Controlled Substance - Renewal Available!
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
- For Veterinary Technician Applicants: As of December 15, VTNE exam registration will be through AAVSB. Current exam applicants who registered through Continental Testing and who were not approved for or who failed the exam may reapply starting December 15 through AAVSB. New applicants will apply directly to AAVSB. Licensure candidates will not apply to IDFPR until after they have passed the VTNE. For more information or to register for the exam, visit AAVSB. All questions regarding the exam should be directed to AAVSB using their Contact Us form.
- 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.
- Please be advised that Controlled Substances Registration applications and printed licenses will no longer specifically reference or include the 'N' designation. Under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act narcotic and non-narcotic schedules are combined and the 'N' designation is not needed. The lack of 'N' designation does not prevent or affect the ability of Illinois licensed practitioners to prescribe, dispense or order narcotic drugs to the extent allowed by law. The DEA is aware of this change. Questions regarding 'N' designations on DEA registrations should be directed to the DEA at their website (www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov) or by phone at 312-353-7875.
Licensee Application Forms
- Veterinarian - Examination
- Veterinarian - Acceptance of Examination
- Veterinarian - Endorsement
- Certified Veterinary Technician - Examination
- Certified Veterinary Technician - Acceptance of Examination
- Certified Veterinary Technician - Endorsement
- Veterinarian - Controlled Substance
- Veterinarian Out-of-State Continuing Education Program Approval
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing