IL IDFPR Licensing Updates 2024: What You Need To Know, Changes Included

13 May, 2025

Are you navigating the complex world of professional licensing in Illinois? The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is actively modernizing its processes to make licensing more accessible and efficient for professionals across the state.

Summer 2024 marks a significant shift with the introduction of virtual licensing appointments, effective July 24, 2024. The Division of Professional Regulation now encourages individuals seeking updates on their licensure applications to schedule virtual appointments on Wednesdays, reducing the need for in-person visits to the department. This initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline services and improve accessibility for the states diverse professional community.

Topic	IDFPR Licensing Updates 2024
Department	Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Key Updates	Introduction of virtual licensing appointments (effective July 24, 2024) Expansion of online payment options for paper applications Online licensing system (CORE) launched in October 2024 Rebuilt and improved existing licensing processes Medspa compliance guidelines issued in collaboration with IDPH
Virtual Appointments	Individuals seeking updates on licensure applications are encouraged to make virtual appointments on Wednesdays.
Online Payments	Pilot program expanded to allow more professionals submitting paper applications to make payments online, including license restoration and reinstatement.
Online Licensing System (CORE)	Officially launched in October 2024 Transitioning all licensing procedures to CORE over the next two years
Renewal Notices	Sent out starting July 1, 2024 Sent from fpr.notice@illinois.gov Ensure IDFPR has your current email address
Address Updates	Update your address via the edit address button if within the United States. Answer "no" if your credential address is already outside the United States.
Key Dates	July 1, 2024: Renewal notices go out July 24, 2024: Virtual licensing appointments effective September 30, 2024: CPA licenses expire October 2024: CORE system officially launched October 30, 2024: Transition to CORE announced November 22, 2024: Medspa responsibilities memo issued December 2, 2024: Updated Medspa responsibilities memo issued
Additional Information	Online licensing application process enabled by legislation passed in December 2023 IDFPR experienced a decrease in inquiries and call center volume between September 2024 and February 2025 If you don't know your expiration date, use the IDFPR license lookup application If the online portal doesn't allow renewal after the window closes, request a reinstatement application from IDFPR
Reference Link	IDFPR Official Website

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