Requirements to Apply in Illinois
Hold an unrestricted license in a designated State of Principal Licensure (SPL)
Complete a background check as required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Maintain a clean professional record with no disciplinary or legal issues
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Estimated Timeline
Illinois is a fully participating IMLC state. This means eligible physicians and nurses can apply through the compact and obtain licensure in Illinois without going through the full independent application process.
At White Glove IMLC, we handle all aspects of your Illinois licensing — from eligibility checks and background submissions to board communication and final delivery. You won’t waste time chasing down documents or waiting on emails.
Whether you're expanding into Chicago, practicing in rural Illinois, or adding this state to your multistate license strategy, we ensure it happens quickly and seamlessly.