Illinois license renewal

Illinois license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Illinois regulates cosmetologists, estheticians, nail_technicians, hair_braiders, and teachers under Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). All licensees follow the same 14-hour CE rule per 2-year cycle.

Which Illinois licenses are covered here?

  • Cosmetologists: 14 hours every 2 years.
  • Estheticians: 14 hours every 2 years.
  • Nail_Technicians: 14 hours every 2 years.
  • Hair_Braiders: 14 hours every 2 years.
  • Teachers: 14 hours every 2 years.

Illinois accepts online CE for these licenses.

For the full CE rule citation, exemptions, late fees, and the source URL we verified against, see the Illinois detail page.

What you need to renew

  1. Confirm your deadline. Most renewals run on a 2-year cycle. Some states tie the date to your birth month, others use a fixed calendar date.
  2. Complete required CE (if any) from a board-approved provider before the deadline.
  3. Submit the renewal application and fee via your state board's portal.

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