Address: James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Suite 9-300 | Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-814-2715 | Fax: 312-814-3145
Website: https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/Account/AcctMatching.aspx
Compact State, License by Endorsement
Processing Info
Application – $50
Temp Permit – $75
Process Time – approx. 2-4 weeks upon receipt of all required docs (valid for 6 months – must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary actions)
Documents Needed
Completed application – Temp & Perm
Verification of ALL current, active RN and Temp licenses – Temp & Perm
Verification of original state and current license (send proof of NURSYs receipt) – Perm Only
Verification of licensure in all states practiced within 5 years – Perm Only
Proof of fingerprint submission (receipt) – Temp & Perm
Certificate of education signed by director of nursing school (submit with app) – Perm Only
Official transcripts with school seal affixed – Perm Only
Verification of employment completed by employer (submit with app) – Perm Only
Request fingerprint card
License Renewal
Processing Info
Timely – $60
Late Fee – $50
Process Time – approx. 6-8 weeks
Restoration (expired more than 5 years) – $20 + payment of all lapsed renewal fees
Temp Fee – $25
See IDFPR website for fee schedule. Fees are subject to change.
Additional Info
Licenses expire on May 31 of each even year.
Must contact the board for restoration form at 1-800-560-6420
20 hours of approved CEUs required per 2 year license renewal cycle
May apply for temp license – valid for 6 months. Issued within 14 days upon receipt of complete application
Expired more than 5 years:
Verification of original state and current license (send proof of NURSYs receipt)
Verification of licensure for all states practiced within 5 years
Verification of employment
Copies of all current, active licenses (only if applying for temp permit)
Verify an IL License