Illinois Cosmetology License Renewal
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Illinois Cosmetology License Renewal
These courses are designed for Cosmetologist, Estheticians, Nail Technicians, and Hair Braiders license type holders renewing their Illinois license. Illinois licenses expire every 2 years and must be renewed by the expiration date in order to remain active. In order to renew your license, you must complete the required continuing education.
We offer several course package options as well as the option to purchase individual courses to suit your needs. Each licensure category has different requirements for continuing education as well as renewal dates:
Cosmetologists are required to take a total of 14 hours of continuing education, with a maximum of 7 hours taken online. Licenses expire on September 30 each odd year and the continuing education hours must be completed by this date.
Estheticians are required to take a total of 10 hours of continuing education, with a maximum of 5 hours taken online. Licenses expire on September 30 each even year and the continuing education hours must be completed by this date.
Nail Technicians are required to take a total of 10 hours of continuing education, with a maximum of 5 hours taken online. Licenses expire on October 31 each even year and the continuing education hours must be completed by this date.
Hair Braiders are required to take a total of 10 hours of continuing education, with a maximum of 5 hours taken online. Licenses expire on October 31 each even year and the continuing education hours must be completed by this date
Our courses meet all of the requirement set by the Illinois Department of Professional and Business Regulation and is easy and convenient to complete.
Simply register for the course and complete it anywhere that is convenient for you.
After completing the online renewal course, we will email your certificate of completion, which will act as proof for the Illinois Department of Professional and Business Regulation when you submit it to the board.
AnytimeCertification.com is approved to offer continuing education courses by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.
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Illinois Cosmetology License Renewal General Information
How do I renew my Illinois cosmetology license?
In order to renew your cosmetology license, you must complete your continuing education hours within the 2 years prior to your license expiration. You must also apply for your license to be renewed in the month preceding the license expiration as well as pay the renewal fee to the board. You can apply for your license to be renewed on the IDFPR website HERE
Is anyone exempt from the continuing education requirement?
No. As of 2017, there are no longer any exemptions provided for anyone, regardless of age or years of experience. You can read the full statement on the IDFPR website HERE
When does my license expire?
License Expiration Schedules
- Cosmetologists – September 30 of odd numbered years
- Estheticians – September 30 of even numbered years
- Nail Technicians – October 31 of even numbered years
- Hair Braiders – October 31 of even numbered years
Continuing Education Requirements
Do I need to show my certificate to IDFPR to prove that I completed my continuing education hours?
When you renew your license, you may be asked to show proof that you have completed your continuing education hours, so make sure to save a copy of your certificate of completion.
Will you report my completed hours to the board?
No, we will send you a certificate of completion as proof that you have completed your continuing education hours..
What about the new requirement for domestic violence as part of the continuing education hours? Do you offer this class?
We do not offer the domestic violence training course, however you can find the list of approved in-class providers for this course on the IDFPR website HERE We recommend that you find a provider which offers the domestic violence training as part of their in-class CE course.
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How do I register for an online continuing education course?
You can register and complete our class from any cell phone, tablet or computer. Take it whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.
To register for an online continuing education course on anytimecertification.com, follow a few common steps:
- Search for Courses: From anytimecertification.com, navigate through the website to find the specific continuing education course you want to register for. You can browse by category to find the course you need.
- Select the Course: Click on the course you're interested in to view more details. This is where you'll find information about the course content, requirements, duration, and pricing.
- Register and Enroll: Look for a "Enroll Now," or "Sign Up" button on the course page. Click on it.
- Create an Account: You'll be asked to create an account if you don't already have one. This will involve creating a username and a password.
- Payment: At checkout you'll be prompted to make a payment with a credit cards.
- Confirmation: After completing the registration and payment, you should receive a confirmation email with details about the course, including access instructions.
- Access the Course: Log in to your account on the website to access the course materials and start your continuing education.
Will you provide me with a certificate of completion?
Yes, as soon as you have completed the class, you will be able to email yourself the certificate of completion.
Anytime Certification's Illinois Cosmetology License Renewal is accepted statewide
Are you an approved continuing education provider?
Yes, Anytime Certification is an approved provider and is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional and Business Regulation to offer continuing education for cosmetology. Our Illinois CE sponsor registration number is 190.000675.
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