Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Just a reminder, our offices will be closed on Thursday, February 12, for the upcoming state holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, February 13.

We’re seeking professionals to join the Illinois Social Work Examining and Disciplinary Board!

The Board has openings for the following members:
LSW, LCSW, and LCSW Employed in a Public Human Service Agency.

Apply at tinyurl.com/2v5846er and email fpr.boards@illinois.gov.

Due to weather conditions and limited staffing availabilities, some IDFPR services may be limited or delayed on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. This may include on-site and phone-based services. We apologize for any inconvenience and be safe.

Weather alert

Due to weather conditions and limited staffing availabilities, some IDFPR services may be limited or delayed on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This may include on-site and phone-based services. We apologize for any inconvenience and be safe.

We’re seeking professionals to join the Illinois Respiratory Care Board!

The Board has openings for the following members:
- Hospital Administrator

Apply by completing this application (tinyurl.com/2v5846er) and emailing it to fpr.boards@illinois.gov.

It’s a new year, and with it comes a lot of financial advice. Before you give or take advice, pause and listen to our latest Making Cents of Money episode on using caution with financial guidance.

Listen Here: idfpr.illinois.gov/banks/making...

Today, we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice and equality continues to guide us. As we reflect on Dr. King’s dream, let us recommit to building a future where fairness, dignity, and hope are not ideals, but realities for all.

Just a reminder, our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, for the upcoming state holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20.

We have a webpage available that shows the requirements for professionals in certain industries looking to reactivate their licenses!

Use the date your license expired to find your requirements and application here: idfpr.illinois.gov/dpr/license-...

Just a reminder, our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, for the upcoming state holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2.

The 2025 Annual Expedited Licensure Review for Military Service Members and Spouses report is now available, highlighting our continued commitment to supporting military service members and their spouses.

Read the full report here: idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/...

IDFPR’s Cannabis Control Section is soliciting feedback to the Administrative Cannabis Rules and we’d like to hear from you!

Use this short survey to submit any ideas for improvements to the rules: forms.office.com/g/vGu1hS0FS5...

As we reflect on 2025, we are proud of the accomplishments achieved and the progress made together at IDFPR.

This Year in Review highlights the dedication of our team and our continued commitment to serving the people of Illinois.

From all of us at IDFPR, we wish you a meaningful and joyful Kwanzaa to all who celebrate.

May this time of reflection honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa and bring peace, unity, and purpose to you and your loved ones.

From all of us at IDFPR, Happy Holidays! May this season bring you peace, rest, and meaningful time with loved ones.

Thank you to our incredible team and licensees for your dedication and partnership throughout the year. We look forward to continuing our work together.

Our offices are closed today Thursday, December 25, for the state holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, December 26.

Illinois joins 20 states in a multistate enforcement action against a mortgage loan originator for violating the SAFE Act.

Learn more about today’s announcement in our press release: idfpr.illinois.gov/news/2025/20...

As Hanukkah begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all who celebrate. May the Festival of Lights be a time of reflection, joy, and meaningful moments with family and loved ones.

Licensees, make sure your contact information is up to date so we can send you important updates!

Update your information through our online portal:
ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.gov/DFPR/Default...

Today, we honor Día de los Muertos, a holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed. This cultural celebration is a time for reflection, remembrance, and appreciation of those who came before us.

We join all who are celebrating today in honoring family and heritage.

We’ve introduced a new pathway to licensure that will better enable internationally trained physicians to provide their services to the people of Illinois.

Learn more about today's announcement for International Medical Graduates by going here: idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/...

Today, we remember the lives lost and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage on September 11, 2001.

We reflect on the strength, resilience, and unity that emerged in the aftermath of that day, and we honor all who continue to serve and protect our communities.

Applications are now available for grants to clean up and restore abandoned or neglected cemeteries. Each grant will be valued up to $20,000, and applications must be submitted by October 24, 2025. You can submit your application by going here: il.amplifund.com/Public/Oppor...

If you have a loan, then the latest episode of Making Cents of Money is for you! Learn how loan servicers play a key role in borrowers’ financial lives and more!

Check out Making Cent of Money where you listen to podcasts: idfpr.illinois.gov/banks/making...

IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. joined the conversation and explained Illinois’new law prohibiting AI therapy on @wbez.org Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons this week. Check out the entire discussion with industry and AI experts here: www.wbez.org/.../19/chatb...

Gov. Pritzker Signs Historic Legislation to Protect Consumers from Cryptocurrency Scams While the Trump Administration limits oversight, both measures protect Illinois consumers' digital assets

Learn more in our press release here: tinyurl.com/4s5u63bf

New laws signed by @govpritzker.illinois.gov create first-of-their-kind safeguards in the Midwest for cryptocurrency and other digital assets by:

✅ Creating regulatory oversight of digital assets.
✅ Creating protections against scams and fraud for consumers who use digital asset kiosks.

Need to reactivate your license? Instead of contacting us to request the application you need, professionals with select license types can use the date their license expired to find their requirements and application here: tinyurl.com/327a3hxh.

A new law signed by @govpritzker.illinois.gov protects patients by limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy services.

Learn more in our press release here: tinyurl.com/yc22x9zv

Twenty-five additional license types are now available on our new licensing system, CORE! Today’s announcement also marks the successful completion of CORE’s Phase 2.

Find our helpful user guides and learn which license types are available on CORE: idfpr.illinois.gov/core.html