1. a) Each applicant for a residential leasing agent license shall submit an application for examination as determined by the Division or its designated testing service, including:

2. 1) Certification that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;

   1. 2) Successful completion of high school or equivalency required under Section 5-10 of the Act;
   2. 3) The required fee set forth in Section 1450.130; and
   3. 4) Proof of completion of 15 hours of instruction in real estate courses recommended by the Board and approved (see Section 1450.205).
3. b) Approved pre-license education shall be valid for a period of 2 years after the date of satisfactory completion of all required pre-license education (see Section 5-35 of the Act).
4. c) If a person fails the examination four consecutive times, that person must repeat the pre-license education requirement prior to taking the examination again, and the applicant must complete a new application for examination.

(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9512, effective July 7, 2025)