The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) serves as the regulatory backbone in the Land of Lincoln, licensing and regulating more than 1.2 million professionals across more than 100 various professions.
A professional certification or license shows you are qualified to perform a specific job. Only include certifications or licenses obtained by an individual. Examples include Certified Teacher, Registered Nurse, Licensed Professional Engineer, a Project Management certification, or an IT certification.
Licenses are generally tied to a specific geographic location, unlike certifications, which are often portable across state lines. State legislatures or regulatory agencies establish licensing requirements for healthcare professions they deem vital to public health and safety.
Certifications of Licensure issued by the Department will include the name of the licensee, license number, current license status, issuance date, expiration date, method of licensure and any disciplinary action if applicable. The certification will also include the Department seal and official signature.
Certification of licensure means the status of the license, signed by the administrator of the agency authorized to issue cosmetology, nail technician, aesthetics, or instructor licenses in the jurisdiction in which the applicant received a license, affixed with the agency's official seal.
For quicker response times, please contact the professional licensing call center at 1-800-560-6420 regarding the reactivation of your license. A reinstatement packet will be provided for licenses which expired or went inactive less than five years ago.
How long can I expect the Illinois medical licensing process to take? The average processing time for a medical license application in Illinois is between 3-4 months.
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License Requirements: Medical education verification and transcripts. Completion of USMLE or COMLEX-USA exams. Graduation from an accredited residency program. Criminal background check. Verification of previous licenses. FCVS for verification (which is accepted by the state of Illinois).
Many physicians apply for a Illinois Physician Medical License each month, making Illinois one of the most popular states for physicians. Depending on your credentials and practice history, expect the process to take between 3-6 months.