ILL LEG Real Estate Broker Licensing


On May 24, ILL LEG passed bill on real estate licensing requirements.


  • ILL LEG passed bill SB 3740 on real estate licensure for managing brokers and agents.
  • Creates ILL LEG 30-105/5.1015, ILL LEG 225-454/5-60.1, ILL LEG 225-454/5-60.5.
  • The bill amends ILL LEG 225-454/1-10, ILL LEG 225-454/5-20, ILL LEG 225-454/5-25.
  • Amends ILL LEG 225-454/5-28, ILL LEG 225-454/5-35, and ILL LEG 225-454/5-45.
  • ILL LEG 225-454/5-60, ILL LEG 225-454/5-70, ILL LEG 225-454/10-10, ILL LEG 225-454/10-20, ILL LEG 225-454/15-35, ILL LEG 225-454/15-50, ILL LEG 225-454/20-20.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Licensure as a managing broker, the person must personally take and pass a written examination on Illinois specific real estate brokerage laws authorized by department.
  • Approved pre-license education for licensure as managing broker, broker, residential leasing agent is valid for 2 years after satisfactory completion of required education.
  • Nonresident broker who meets certain requirements may also operate a virtual office.
  • On Jan. 1, 2026, repeals provision concerning reciprocity for managing brokers.
  • After Jan. 1, 2026, applications for licensure on reciprocal agreements not accepted.
  • Licenses granted under reciprocal agreements prior to Jan. 1, 2026 to remain in force.
  • May be renewed in same manner as provided for broker, managing broker license.
  • Requires fair housing training as part of the continuing education requirements.
  • Sets forth provisions concerning licensure of managing brokers and brokers licensed under laws of another State or jurisdiction of US and authorizing virtual offices.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 9, 2024, bill introduced in the Senate; on Apr. 12, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Apr. 15, 2024, bill introduced in House; on May 24, 2024, bill was passed in House.
  • Effectiveness
  • Upon approval, effective Jan. 1, 2025, except certain provisions effective immediately.
  • Aug. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
  • On Aug. 9, 2024, ILL LEG governor approved SB 3740, assigned Public Act 103-1039.

Regulators ILL LEG
Entity Types IB
Reference Act 103-1039, 8/9/2024; Bill SB3740, 5/24/2024; Citation: *ILL LEG* 225-454/1-10, 225-454/5-20, 225-454/5-25, 225-454/5-28, 225-454/5-35, 225-454/5-45, 225-454/5-60, 225-454/5-70, 225-454/10-10, 225-454/10-20, 225-454/15-35, 225-454/15-50, 225-454/20-20;
Functions Compliance; HR; Legal; Registration/Licensing; Training
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Mortgage
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 5/24/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 213438
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 8/9/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 08/12/2024