Medical License Renewal in Illinois — 2026 Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about renewing your Illinois medical license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Updated for 2026.

Quick Facts: Illinois Medical License Renewal

Medical Board Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Renewal Cycle Triennial

CME Hours Required 150 hours

Renewal Fee [RESEARCH NEEDED]

Processing Time 2-4 weeks

Renewal Due [RESEARCH NEEDED]

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your Illinois Medical License

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation:

Complete required CME hours during the triennial cycle
Access the IDFPR online portal
Complete the renewal application
Pay the triennial renewal fee
Receive your renewed license

2 Illinois CME Requirements

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Approximately 150 CME hours per triennial cycle (50 per year).

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

These are the mistakes Illinois physicians most commonly make during renewal:

Illinois uses a triennial (3-year) renewal cycle, which is unusual among states
[RESEARCH NEEDED] Additional specific pitfalls

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I renew my Illinois medical license? ▾

Illinois requires triennial (every 3 years) license renewal.

How many CME hours does Illinois require? ▾

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Approximately 150 CME hours per triennial cycle.

Can I renew online in Illinois? ▾

Yes, Illinois offers online renewal through the IDFPR portal.