Section 1450.460  Application for Broker License by Endorsement

a)         Each applicant for an Illinois broker license by endorsement shall submit to the Division:

1)         An application, in a format provided by the Division;

2)         The required fee as set forth in Section 1450.130;

3)         An official statement from the licensing authority of each state or jurisdiction in which the broker is licensed certifying:

A)        That the broker has an active license;

B)        That the broker is in good standing; and

C)        Any history of discipline against the broker in that state or jurisdiction of licensure;

4)         Proof of passing an examination approved by the Division on Illinois-specific real estate brokerage laws;

5)         Proof of successful completion of a 30-hour pre-license endorsement course recommended by the Board and approved by the Division in accordance with Section 5-60.5(b)(4) of the Act;

6)         Proof of sponsorship if the applicant is seeking an active license;

7)         The applicant's written designation appointing the Secretary to act as the broker's agent upon whom all judicial and other process or legal notices directed to the broker may be served in accordance with Sections 5-60.5(d) and (f) of the Act; and

8)         A written attestation by the applicant in accordance with Section 5-60.5(c) of the Act that, upon licensure, the applicant will abide by all provisions of the Act with respect to their real estate activities within the State of Illinois and submit to the jurisdiction of the Department.  [225 ILCS 454/5-60.5]

b)         If the broker has been actively practicing as a broker or its license equivalent in any other state or jurisdiction for less than 2 years immediately prior to the date of application, the broker must complete the 45 hours of post-license education by the first renewal pursuant to the Act and Section 1450.410.  [225 ILCS 454/5-60.5]

c)         After review by the Division for compliance with the Act and the Department of Professional Regulation Law [20 ILCS 2105], the Division will issue an Illinois broker license.

(Source:  Added at 49 Ill. Reg. 9512, effective July 7, 2025)