How to Search Illinois Licenses

The Illinois Department of Professional Licensing (or equivalent agency) regulates dozens of professions. Medical professionals are typically regulated separately by a Board of Medical Examiners; lawyers by the State Bar.

  • State professional licensing lookup — verify status, dates, and any discipline.
  • Medical license: the Illinois Board of Medical Examiners licenses MDs, DOs, and physician assistants.
  • Lawyer/attorney status: through the Illinois State Bar.
  • Contractor licenses: state contractor board for general contractors and trades.
  • Real estate, insurance, cosmetology — each has its own state board.
Population
12,549,689
Households
4,950,000
Median Income
$78,433
Median Home Value
$251,600

Licenses Databases

59 official Illinois licenses sources.

Court Records Criminal Records Wants & Warrants Vital Records Voter Records Licenses Recorded Documents Property Records

Licenses

Acupuncture
Official Free
Illinois acupuncture and CE sponsor licensees.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Alarm Professions
Official Free
Illinois license lookup for alarm professionals, including contractors, agencies, branch offices, permanent employees, firearm control cards.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Appraisal
Official Free
Illinois licensing lookup for appraisal management companies.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Athlete Agents
Official Free
Illinois athlete agent and CE sponsor license lookup.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Attorneys
Official Free
Attorney search from the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
🌐 iardc.org
Banking | Banks and Trusts
Official Free
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation lookup for licensed banks and trusts, foreign corporate fiduciaries, check printers, and.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Certified Public Accountants
Official Free
Illinois license verification for certified public accountants, public accountant firms, CE sponsors, and registered certified public accountants.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Chiropractic Physicians | Profiles
Official Free
Illinois IFDPR chiropractic physician profile search. Find license status, insurance, specialty, legal action, disciplinary action, education.
🌐 idfprapps.illinois.gov
Clinical Psychologists
Official Free
Illinois license lookup for clinical and prescribing psychologists.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Contractors | Lead
Official Free
Illinois Department of Public Health licensee search for lead contractors.
🌐 dph.illinois.gov
Contractors | Roofing
Official Free
Illinois roofing contractor license lookup.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Controlled Substances
Official Free
Illinois Controlled Substances license verification for APN controlled substances, controlled substance dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, drug.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Cosmetologists
Official Free
Illinois license lookup for cosmetologists, hairdressers, salons, schools, cosmetology teachers, hairdressers, hair braiders & salons, estheticians.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Counselors & Therapists
Official Free
Illinois license verification for marriage & family therapists and professional counselors.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Dental
Official Free
Illinois licensee lookup for dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, continuing education programs, and dental teachers.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Illinois disciplinary reports for licensed professionals, banking division, financial institutions, and real estate enforcement actions.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Engineers
Official Free
Illinois licensee search for professional engineers.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Environmental Health Practitioners
Official Free
License lookup of Illinois environmental health practitioners, practitioners in training, and CE sponsors.
🌐 ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.gov
Geologists
Official Free
Illinois geologist lookup and license verification.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Health Care Workers
Official Free
Illinois Department Department Health lookup for licensed health care workers.
🌐 hcwrpub.dph.illinois.gov
Home Inspectors
Official Free
Illinois IDFPR license lookup for home inspectors, companies, and education providers.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Hospitals
Official Free
Illinois Department of Public Health licensed hospitals.
🌐 data.illinois.gov
Industrial Radiographers
Official Free
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license verification for radiologic technologists.
🌐 public.iema.state.il.us
Insurance
Official Free
National Association of Insurance Commissioners search for individual, business, and insurance company Illinois insurance licenses.
🌐 sbs.naic.org
Land Surveyors
Official Free
Illinois land surveyor license verification.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Lead | Training Courses
Official Free
Illinois Department of Public Health list of licensed lead training course providers.
🌐 dph.illinois.gov
Liquor Licenses
Official Free
State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission liquor license search.
🌐 ilccportal.illinois.gov
Massage
Official Free
Illinois licensed massage therapists and CE sponsors.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Official Free
Illinois licensed medical cannabis dispensing organizations, agents, and principal officers.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Money Transmitters
Official Free
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation licensee search for money transmitters and authorized sellers.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Nurse Aides | Training
Official Free
Illinois certified nurse aide training programs.
🌐 hcwrpub.dph.illinois.gov
Nurses
Official Free
Nursing license verification from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations, including registered nurses, licensed practical.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Nursing Homes
Official Free
Illinois Department of Public Health license lookup for long term care facilities.
🌐 llcs.dph.illinois.gov
Optometrists
Official Free
Illinois licensed optometrists.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Pawnbrokers
Official Free
Illinois pawnbroker licensee database.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Perfusionists
Official Free
License search for Illinois perfusionists.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Pharmacies & Pharmacists
Official Free
Illinois license verification for pharmacies, pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy assistants.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Physical Therapists
Official Free
Illinois licensed physical therapists, assistants, and CE sponsors.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Physicians & Surgeons
Official Free
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations physician profile search.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Physicians | Medical Board
Official Free
Illinois Medical Board physician, surgeon, and medical corporation license verification.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Podiatrists
Official Free
Online lookup of licensed Illinois podiatrists.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Private Detective
Official Free
Illinois license lookup and verification for private detectives, detective agencies, branch offices, schools, firearm control cards, employee.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Radiologic Technologists
Official Free
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) licensee lookup for radiologic technologists.
🌐 iemaohs.illinois.gov
Radiological Facilities
Official Free
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license search for radiological facilities.
🌐 public.iema.state.il.us
Radon
Official Free
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) licensee lookup by county for radon professionals.
🌐 public.iema.state.il.us
Radon Measurement
Official Free
Illinois licensed radon measurement laboratories.
🌐 iemaohs.illinois.gov
Respiratory Care
Official Free
Illinois respiratory care practitioner license verification.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Security
Official Free
Illinois license search for proprietary security forces, employee registration, firearms control cards, and training courses.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Shorthand Reporters
Official Free
Illinois certified shorthand reporters.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Timeshare
Official Free
Illinois Timeshare licensee lookup, including acquisitions agents, component sites, developers, exchange companies, managing entities, plans, sales.
🌐 ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.gov
Utility Companies
Official Free
Illinois Commerce Commissions database of registered utility companies.
🌐 icc.illinois.gov
Veterinary
Official Free
Illinois license lookup for veterinarians, certified technicians, and controlled substance veterinarians.
🌐 idfpr.illinois.gov
Attorneys | State Bar Lawyerfinder
Official Free
Illinois State Bar "Lawyerfinder" service designed to help you find an attorney in your area that meets your needs.
🌐 isba.reliaguide.com
Bathing Beaches
Official Free
Illinois Department of Health alphabetical list of licensed bathing beaches.
🌐 dph.illinois.gov
Consumer Installment Loans
Official Free
Illinois licensed consumer installment loan companies.
🌐 online-obre.micropact.com
Teachers | ELIS
Official Free
Illinois State Board of Education Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) teacher certification query.
🌐 isbe.net
Therapists
Official Free
Search for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists or health professionals by your preferences (patient type, reason for therapy, treatment method and location).
🌐 online-dfpr.micropact.com
Attorneys | Defense Trial
Official Free
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel registered defense trial attorneys.
🌐 idc.law
Real Estate
Official Free
Illinois licensed real estate brokers, salespersons, corporations & partnerships, branch offices, instructors, and schools.
🌐 idfpr.com

Illinois Counties

All 102 Illinois counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Cook DuPage Lake Will Kane McHenry Winnebago Madison St. Clair Adams Alexander Bond Boone Brown

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the Illinois Department of Professional Licensing online lookup. It covers most regulated occupations.

The Illinois Board of Medical Examiners licenses physicians; nurses are typically licensed by the Board of Nursing.

The Illinois State Bar publishes status, admission date, and any discipline for every licensed attorney.

Contractor licensing varies by state. Many states have a Contractor Licensing Board for general contractors and major trades.

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