Illinois · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Illinois Insurance Agent License
Illinois insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Illinois insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI).
When to renew
Illinois insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://idoi.illinois.gov/producers/licensescertificationsfaqs/renew-resident-producer-license.html)
The continuing education Illinois requires
Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 hrs, classroom or webinar only)
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Illinois sets insurance agents requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (3 hrs, classroom or webinar only). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Illinois insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Illinois, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI)
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI)
Illinois insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Illinois insurance agents need?
- Illinois insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI).
- What topics are required for Illinois insurance agents continuing education?
- Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hrs, classroom or webinar only).
- Can Illinois insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Illinois requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Illinois Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class