Programs For Illinois Professionals

Illinois Attorney Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Illinois Insurance Producer Continuing Education
Illinois Mortgage Loan Originator Registration, Testing, & Exam Preparation
Illinois Mortgage Continuing Education - Broker and Loan Originator
Illinois Mortgage Broker Pre-Licensing
Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education
Illinois Real Estate Pre-Licensing - Residential Leasing Agent
Illinois Real Estate Pre-Licensing - Salesperson and Broker

National Mortgage Licensing System Programs (NMLS)

NMLS Loan Originator Registration, Testing, and Exam Preparation

MORTGAGE BROKER AND LOAN ORIGINATOR CONTINUING EDUCATION QUESTIONS

Question:	Who is required to complete mortgage continuing education?
Answer:	All Illinois Loan Originators are required to complete a minimum of eight (8) credit hours of NMLS-Approved continuing education each calendar year. Real Estate Institute offers NMLS-Approved CE courses. Click here to learn more.
Question:	Are there exceptions?
Answer:	Yes. The SAFE Act requires mortgage loan originators to complete eight hours of NMLS approved continuing education annually. However, mortgage loan originators do not need to take continuing education in the calendar year in which their first NMLS state license was granted. Also, a Loan Originator who is admitted to the practice of law in Illinois is exempt from the annual continuing education requirement.
Question:	Do you report my education completion to the State for me?
Answer:	Yes. Real Estate Institute will report your course completion to the NMLS within 7 days of course completion.
Question:	I have a group of people in my office that need to complete their requirements. Can we arrange for the firm to receive all the certificates for the firm's records?
Answer:	Yes, we can coordinate everything for your firm. You choose a group coordinator, and we will send all certificates directly to that person. In addition, we will work with your group coordinator to streamline registration, attendance, and recordkeeping for all loan originators at your firm. Call us to learn more!
Question:	I became licensed as a Loan Originator this year. Do I still need to complete a continuing education course this year?
Answer:	Mortgage loan originators do not need to take continuing education in the calendar year in which their first NMLS state license was granted. This is because you have already copmleted the 20 hour pre-license coursework required by the NMLS. If you have not already done so, click here to learn more.

MORTGAGE BROKER PRE-LICENSE QUESTIONS

Question:	Who is required to hold an Illinois Mortgage Brokers License?
Answer:	Licensing is required when an entity brokers, originates, services and/or purchases loans secured by residential real estate situated in Illinois and are not exempt.
Question:	Who is required to complete a mortgage pre-license course?
Answer:	Applicants with less than three (3) years of experience in Real Estate Finance are required to complete an approved program of education in Real Estate Finance and Fair Lending.  Our 24 credit hour course is an approved program.
Question:	How soon after I enroll will I receive my materials?
Answer:	The study packet is shipped to you via Priority Mail, normally on the same day the enrollment is received.  Most students receive their packets in 2-3 days.  Next day delivery is available at an additional charge.  You can also come to the school to enroll and pick up your materials.
Question:	Will an instructor be available if I have a question?
Answer:	Yes.  Instructors are generally available by telephone Monday through Friday during normal business hours.  We find that most student questions can be easily handled over the phone.
Question:	What if I don't pass the final exam?
Answer:	A passing score of 70% is required on the final exam.  Students who do not pass the final exam may work out a plan with an instructor to improve their knowledge of the subjects and retest at a later time.  Students who fail the exam a second time will have failed the course.

INSURANCE CONTINUING EDUCATION QUESTIONS

Question:	What course can I take? I only have a health insurance license?
Answer:	The continuing education rules for Illinois insurance producers allow licensees to take courses on any topic approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance. It does not matter whether you are licensed specifically as a producer of Life, Property, Accident/Health, Casualty or Fire and Motor insurance. You may take any of our insurance continuing education courses to earn your continuing education credit. *Note that a licensee is not allowed to repeat the same course within a two-year renewal period. Our records will indicate which of our courses you have taken.
Question:	How soon will you report my continuing education to the Department of Insurance?
Answer:	We report to the Department of Insurance daily, Monday through Friday. We must receive your answer sheet by 3:30 p.m. on Friday in order for your record to be included in the daily report. Your date of completion is the date on which we receive your answer sheet, provided you earn a passing score. Faxing your answer sheet is the fastest way to get it to us. We mail you a certificate of completion for your personal records.
Question:	I want to make your 3:30 p.m. reporting deadline. Can I fax you a copy of my quiz with a copy of my check that I am putting in the mail today?
Answer:	No. If you pay by check, we cannot process your enrollment and answer sheet until your check arrives at the school. You can complete by fax if you pay with a charge card or have prepaid.
Question:	If I fax over my answer sheet with a charge card payment by the close of business today, will I be in time for my renewal date tomorrow?
Answer:	Your completion date will be reported as the day we receive your successfully completed quiz, not the day that we report to the State. For example: If we receive your successful answer sheet on Monday of any given week, Monday's date will be your date of completion. The Department of Insurance must receive your completed renewal form and continuing education hours prior to your renewal date or you will be required to pay a penalty fee. The Department of Insurance recommends that you allow 15 days for processing your license.
Question:	What if I don't pass?
Answer:	This course includes an open book exam. The State requires you to score 70% or higher to pass. Most people pass the exam without difficulty. If you do fail the exam, you will be permitted one additional attempt to pass an alternate exam (at no additional charge).
Question:	I think I need 24 credit hours of education to renew my license; can you check this for me?
Answer:	Yes. 24 credit hours of continuing education is required for renewal. Before enrolling you in a course, we will check to see if you have any credit hours on file with the State. We will then make sure you enroll for the correct number of courses to satisfy your requirement. The State will take out 24 credit hours at the time of renewal, and any additional credit hours will remain in your record. The State will bank up to 36 credit hours in your record; you lose any extra credit hours over 36. Beginning in 2010, Illinois insurance producers must comply with an updated requirement - Click here to learn more.
Question:	Why did I receive a book in the mail.
Answer:	We are providing producers with a convenient way to complete the continuing education requirements on time and at a special price. You can take advantage of a money-saving offer by enrolling in 2 courses required at the same time, using the one book that we provided.
Question:	I have one of your books from last year that I didn't use. Can I still use it?
Answer:	Possibly. We do not always renew an older course with the Department of Insurance. If you have had one of our books for a while, check with the school before completing the course(s) to be certain it is still available for credit.
Question:	What if someone else in my office wants to use the same book?
Answer:	That is fine, you can pass the book along. Our special combination book has an additional enrollment form and answer sheet on the back cover that they may use. If you prefer, you may also photocopy the in-book answer sheet or the back cover.
Question:	Do I need to take a Flood Insurance course?
Answer:	Illinois is requiring its insurance producers to comply with Section 207 of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004. This act requires all producers selling flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to be properly trained and educated about the NFIP to insure producers may best serve their clients. Our course -- Flood Insurance Training -- has been specifically developed to satisfy the training and education requirements under the Act.

REAL ESTATE BROKER CONTINUING EDUCATION QUESTIONS

Question:	I'm not active in Real Estate; do I have to take continuing education?
Answer:	Yes. To renew your broker license you must complete 18 credit hours of continuing education prior to renewal. Not being active in the real estate business does not exempt you from the requirement.
Question:	How soon do I have to complete my continuing education?
Answer:	Continuing education must be completed prior to submitting your renewal application, which is due no later than April 30 of each even-numbered year. ** Brokers who received their license on or after May 1, 2008 may have to complete their 6 hour Broker Management Continuing Education requirement at an earlier time. Click here to see a chart showing your required completion date.
Question:	Do you have a list of classes I can choose from?
Answer:	The Real Estate Institute offers courses through convenient self-study. We also offer a flexible live classroom schedule with multiple, convenient locations. In addition, we offer programs that combine the a Broker Management classroom session with Core/Elective self-study. This allows you to complete your entire requirement by attending only one class. Immediately after class, you will complete exams that allow you to satisfy your entire CE requirement. Click here for more information.
Question:	Where can I take my examination?
Answer:	The State requires that you take an examination proctored by an impartial third party. The Real Estate Institute has established a network of proctors throughout Illinois to make it convenient for students to complete their continuing education without traveling far from their home or office. If one of our established centers is not available to you or if you are outside of Illinois, we can arrange for the examination to be proctored at a location near you. Call for additional convenient testing options.
Question:	What if I don't pass the examination for my self-study course?
Answer:	You should have no problem passing our exams as long as you read your booklet. A score of 70% or higher is required by law to pass. On the rare occasion that someone does not pass, one retake of the exam is allowed on a different day.
Question:	I don't need a book for my self-study course, I did it with you last time and I still have my book.
Answer:	The books and topics may look very similar but they are not the same. The content is updated to reflect the most recent changes in the law, rules of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and current business practices. We always provide you with the required course materials at no additional cost.* *The school may charge for replacement materials.
Question:	I got my broker license last year; do I need continuing education?
Answer:	This chart shows whether you require Core / Elective Continuing Education and your required completion date: Illinois Real Estate BROKER CE Requirements for April 30, 2010 STANDARD RENEWAL NEW BROKER (Licensed After 4/30/2008) PREVIOUSLY LICENSED AS A SALESPERSON NEW BROKER (Licensed After 4/30/2008) NOT PREVIOUSLY LICENSED AS A SALESPERSON Licensed as a Broker on or before 4/30/2008 CE completed either as a salesperson or Broker after 4/30/2008 counts toward this requirement Licensed as a Broker BETWEEN 5/1/2008 AND 4/30/2009 Licensed as a Broker ON OR AFTER 5/1/2009 12 Hours of CE Required 6 Core + 6 Core or Elective 12 Hours of CE Required 6 Core + 6 Core or Elective 6 Hours of CE Required 3 Core + 3 Core or Elective No CE Required This chart shows your required completion date for Broker Management Continuing Education: IF LICENSE WAS ISSUED... MUST COMPLETE BROKER MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION --- On or Before April 30, 2010 BY April 30, 2010 May 1, 2008 Through October 31, 2009 WITHIN 180 DAYS OF LICENSURE November 1, 2009 Through January 31, 2010 BY April 30, 2010 February 1, 2010 Through April 30, 20010 WITHIN 180 DAYS OF LICENSURE
Question:	Can I complete the Broker Management Continuing Education course through a self-study program?
Answer:	Yes. In addition to live classroom options, this course can be completed through self-study. The Real Estate Institute has created a unique self-study program that includes an online, narrated study guide (slide presentation) that will allow you to focus on the required material. The IDFPR requires every broker to pass a uniform final exam for the Broker Management course. The Real Estate Institute does not create or grade the exam. We are required to forward the final exams to the IDFPR’s administrator for grading. Our online audio study guide presentation is designed to help prepare you for this exam.
Question:	Can I complete my 12 credit-hour self-study continuing education exam on the day I attend a live Broker Management Continuing Education class?
Answer:	Absolutely. If you choose to attend a live class, we will administer the 12 credit-hour exam after you complete the Broker Management Class and exam. If you choose a self-study program, all exams can be completed at one time.
Question:	Once I enroll in a course, can I receive a refund?
Answer:	No. All course enrollment fees are non-refundable.

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON CONTINUING EDUCATION QUESTIONS

Question:	I'm not active in Real Estate; do I have to take continuing education?
Answer:	Yes. To renew your real estate license you must complete the required 12 credit hours of continuing education prior to renewal. Not being active in the real estate business does not exempt you from the requirement.
Question:	How soon do I have to complete my continuing education?
Answer:	Continuing education must be completed prior to submitting your renewal application, which is due no later than April 30 of each odd-numbered year.
Question:	Do you have a list of classes I can choose from?
Answer:	The Real Estate Institute offers a complete 12 credit hour self-study program in an easy to read booklet. The program includes core mandatory topics and elective topics that are approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The programs can also be separated for students needing less than 12 credit hours.
Question:	Where can I take my examination?
Answer:	The State requires that you take an examination proctored by an impartial third party. The Real Estate Institute has established a network of proctors throughout Illinois to make it convenient for students to complete their continuing education without traveling far from their home or office. If one of our established centers is not available to you or if you are outside of Illinois, we can arrange for the examination to be proctored at a location near you. Call for additional convenient testing options.
Question:	What if I don't pass the examination?
Answer:	You should have no problem passing our exams as long as you read your booklet. A score of 70% or higher is required by law to pass. On the rare occasion that someone does not pass, one retake of the exam is allowed on a different day.
Question:	I don't need a book, I did it with you last time and I still have my book.
Answer:	The books and topics may look very similar but they are not the same. The content is updated to reflect the most recent changes in the law, rules of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and current business practices.
Question:	I got my license last year; do I need continuing education?
Answer:	Salesperson licensees who have held their license for less than 1 year prior to the expiration date are exempt from continuing education for their first renewal. Salesperson licensees who are renewing their license for the first time and have held their license for more than 12 months must complete 3 credit hours of core/mandatory and 3 hours of elective continuing education prior to renewal.
Question:	I got my license last year; do I need continuing education?
Answer:	This chart shows whether you require Core / Elective Continuing Education and your required completion date: Illinois Real Estate SALESPERSON CE Requirements for April 30, 2009 STANDARD RENEWAL NEW SALESPERSON VERY NEW SALESPERSON Licensed as a Salesperson on or before 4/30/2009 Licensed from 5/1/2009 to 4/30/2011 Licensed on or after 5/1/2010 12 Hours of CE Required 6 Core + 6 Core or Elective 6 Hours of CE Required 3 Core + 3 Core or Elective No CE Required

REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE QUESTIONS - SALESPERSON AND BROKER

Question:	What makes your school different from the others?
Answer:	What sets our school apart is the quality of our programs. Real Estate Institute's founder and director, Alan Toban, who has been teaching real estate for over 20 years, continues to improve our programs and make them easier to understand. When you successfully complete our course, you will have all the knowledge you need to pass the state examination. Quizzes for each homework lesson allow students to see how they are doing as they progress through the course. Along with the reinforcing tools included with our programs, qualified instructors are available to provide additional assistance. Real Estate Institute offers students all these additional resources for one simple reason: we want you to pass the state examination!
Question:	Are you owned by a real estate company?
Answer:	No. We are an independent school, licensed and approved by the State, as is all of our coursework. We are not here to recruit you into the real estate business. We are here to help students obtain or meet their real estate education requirements.
Question:	Will an instructor be available if I have a question?
Answer:	Yes. Instructors are generally available by telephone Monday through Friday during normal business hours. We find that most student questions can be easily handled over the phone.
Question:	Do you have a payment plan?
Answer:	No. All courses require payment-in-full upon enrollment. Enrollments are non-refundable.
Question:	How much are the audio supplement and the computer tutorial?
Answer:	All materials are included in the cost of our courses; there are no extra charges. We do not sell materials separately.
Question:	How soon after I enroll will I receive my materials?
Answer:	The study packet is shipped to you via Priority Mail, normally on the same day the enrollment is received. Most students receive their packets in 2-3 days. Next day delivery is available at an additional charge. You can also come to the school to enroll and pick up your materials.
Question:	What if I don't pass a course exam?
Answer:	Illinois law requires a passing score of 75% on all assignments and exams. If you score below passing by a small amount, it may be a matter of simply reviewing the study material and taking another exam. Students who score lower can work out a plan with an instructor to improve their knowledge of the subjects or examination skills. Students having additional difficulties may utilize other learning tools at the school.
Question:	How fast can I get a real estate license? Do you have a cram course?
Answer:	There is no minimum time requirement. Each student works at his/her own pace. You may complete the program as quickly as you are able to. Most students complete the 45 credit-hour Real Estate Transactions course in four to six weeks. School rules require completion within six months of enrollment in the self-study program and four months of enrollment in the classroom program.
Question:	Does the Real Estate Institute offer live classes?
Answer:	Yes, classes are available at our NW suburban headquarters in Niles, Illinois. The 45 credit-hour pre-license course, Real Estate Transactions, is offered mornings and evenings for your convenience. The Real Estate Institute provides open enrollment so you can start immediately. You are invited to attend a FREE class at no obligation to make sure this program is right for you. Please call our office at (800) 995-1700 to add your name to the guest list.
Question:	Both my spouse and I would like to participate in your program. Can we share the materials?
Answer:	No. Each student receives their own study materials as part of a course enrollment. We do not sell course materials separately. Also, since everyone works at a different pace and has individual study habits, each student really needs his or her own set of course materials.
Question:	Where can I take my state exam, and how often is the examination given?
Answer:	The Illinois real estate license examination is offered in Chicago, Libertyville, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Matteson, Springfield, Carbondale, Champaign/Urbana, Rockford, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and St. Louis, Missouri. Schedules differ depending upon location.
Question:	What is the difference between a Sales Agent License and a Broker License?
Answer:	A salesperson license allows you to perform all the functions of a real estate professional while working under the sponsorship and direction of a broker. The broker license allows you to work independently, representing others as well as yourself. It will also allow you to sponsor other licensees and act as manager or owner of a real estate firm.
Question:	In what real estate fields will I be able to work in once I receive my license?
Answer:	The license will allow you to represent prospects and owners in the sale, exchange, management, and leasing of residential, commercial, and industrial properties as well as farm and vacant land.
Question:	How difficult is it to find work after I receive my license?
Answer:	Usually, not difficult at all. You will find that most brokerage firms are always looking for new agents.
Question:	How long will it take before I start making money in real estate?
Answer:	Beginning a career in real estate sales is more like opening your own business than starting a job. It will take time for you to begin generating the income you desire, and everyone's timetable will be different. In the long run, though, financial gain is usually only limited by an agent's willingness to work and desire to succeed.
Question:	Is the Illinois license also valid in other states?
Answer:	Each state has its own license requirements. Contact the state in which you are interested in being licensed. On occasion, a state may accept some of your real estate education from Illinois. The State of Illinois does not count credit earned toward a license from another state.
Question:	Do I need to be sponsored by a company or broker in order to start the class, take the examination, or obtain a license?
Answer:	No. A sponsor is not required until after you have passed the exam and applied for a license. Leasing and salesperson licensees must have a broker sponsor to activate their license. A broker licensee may sponsor him or herself, or may be sponsored by another broker.
Question:	Do you have to be a citizen of the United States or Illinois to hold a Real Estate License in Illinois?
Answer:	No. To hold an Illinois real estate license, the state requires that you meet the age and education requirements, have a Social security number, and be of good moral character.
Question:	May I apply for a broker and salesperson license at the same time?
Answer:	You may only hold one real estate license. Salespersons who become brokers no longer have an active salesperson license because the broker license supersedes it. Under the Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000, unlicensed persons can apply for the Salesperson or Broker license once they meet the age and education requirements.
Question:	Does the state make special arrangements for people with disabilities to sit their exam?
Answer:	Applicants with physical limitations that require special accommodations must submit documentation provided by the appropriate professional. The documents must be submitted via fax or mail before the exam is scheduled.
Question:	Once I have the license, how often does it need to be renewed?
Answer:	Real estate licensees have a two-year renewal cycle. Salesperson licenses expire April 30th of the odd years; broker licenses expire April 30th of the even years. Both of these licenses require continuing education for renewal.

RESIDENTIAL LEASING AGENT QUESTIONS

Question:	What properties (firms) must hold a real estate license and are required to employ licensed agents?
Answer:	Any individual or firm engaged in leasing activities for properties in which it does not have an ownership interest, must hold a broker’s license.  All active owners, partners, or officers, must hold broker’s licenses.  All employees conducting any leasing activities must hold some type of real estate license (Broker, Salesperson, or Leasing Agent).
Question:	Who is required to hold a Leasing Agent License?
Answer:	Anyone not licensed as a Salesperson or Broker who is performing leasing activities for a person or entity other than the owner of the property.
Question:	Is it possible to be exempt from these rules?
Answer:	Yes, the following individuals are exempt: Those employed directly by the property owner. Those employed by an entity owned by the property owner. Leasing agents living at the property they are leasing, and are acting as residential manager.
Question:	What are to be considered leasing activities?
Answer:	Leasing activities include: Leasing or renting residential property Collecting rent for the use of residential property, and Attempting, offering, or negotiating to rent, lease, or collect rent for the use of residential property.
Question:	I have been working as a leasing agent for a number of years. Why do I need to get a license now?
Answer:	Now that the State has created a new license category exclusively for residential leasing agents, they are expecting everyone meeting the requirement to comply with the law, and obtain a license.
Question:	What is the company required to do when hiring a new employee?
Answer:	The company must file a 120-day Leasing Agent Permit/Application for the new employee.
Question:	If I am already employed, do I need to register for a residential leasing agent license course?
Answer:	Yes.  To comply with current law, any agent required to hold a license should immediately register as a student and begin pursuing the process of obtaining a license.
Question:	If I already have a Real Estate Sales License, do I need to get a Leasing Agent license?
Answer:	No, a Salesperson license allows you to act as a leasing agent.
Question:	Can I get a Real Estate Salesperson License instead, or am I required to get the Leasing Agent License?
Answer:	Since the Real Estate Salesperson License also allows leasing activities, if you choose to obtain a salesperson license, you will be complying with the law.
Question:	What will I learn in this course?
Answer:	You will learn about real estate license law, fair housing, and contract law as applied to leases.
Question:	Am I required to attend a class, or can I complete this course as a self-study student?
Answer:	You may complete this course through convenient self-study.  Self-study students are only required to come to a school location for their final exam.
Question:	If I decide to take this course by self-study, what will I need to do?
Answer:	Students enrolled in our self-study program receive the textbook, and are required to complete five (5) lesson assignments.  Assignments may be completed online or mailed to the school for scoring, and upon successful completion, students arrange to take a final examination with the school. Once the student successfully passes the school’s final exam, they then sit for the State examination approximately five (5) to ten (10) business days later.
Question:	What are the State’s requirements for me to become a Residential Leasing Agent?
Answer:	State law requires that the Applicant must be 18 years of age or older, Applicant must have completed high school or its equivalent, Applicant must have a Sponsoring Broker, Applicant must successfully complete a 15-credit hour Real Estate Leasing Agent License Course through self-study or classroom, and Applicant must pass the State regulated examination.

ATTORNEY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)

Question:	How many hours of continuing legal education (“CLE”) are required for Illinois attorneys?
Answer:	Illinois Supreme Court Rules 790 through 797 establish Minimum Continuing Legal Education (“MCLE”) requirements for Illinois attorneys. Each attorney is required to complete 24 hours of CLE activity during the current two-year reporting period in effect in Illinois. Hours need not be allocated evenly over the two-year reporting period. Please see the chart below for your requirement: CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD Last Name 2-Year Reporting Period CLE Required Begins With: A through M 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011 30 Hours Begins With: N through Z 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2012 24 Hours
Question:	How can I report my MCLE compliance to the Illinois MCLE Board?
Answer:	The MCLE Board will mail you a copy of the MCLE Certification Form. You can either return this by mail or complete the form online.
Question:	Is there a professional responsibility or ethics requirement?
Answer:	Yes. A minimum of four of the total CLE hours required for any two-year reporting period must be in the area of professionalism, issues involving diversity, mental illness and addiction issues, civility or legal ethics. In addition to general continuing legal education, the Real Estate Institute offers specific courses approved for total or partial professional responsibility credit. Click here for our course list.
Question:	May I carry over CLE hours from one reporting period to the next?
Answer:	Yes. You may carry over up to 10 hours of CLE credit from one reporting period to the next; however, any excess professional responsibility hours earned during a reporting period will only carry over as general MCLE credit – not as professional responsibility credit.
Question:	Is the Real Estate Institute an approved provider of Illinois MCLE?
Answer:	Yes. The Illinois MCLE Board has approved the Real Estate Institute as an Accredited CLE Provider. As a result, CLE programs offered by the Real Estate Institute are presumptively approved for general MCLE credits. Any courses offered for professional responsibility or ethic credit are separately approved by the Commission on Professionalism of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Question:	How do I earn credit for one of your online CLE courses?
Answer:	Once you enroll in an online CLE course, you will receive a link that will allow you to view the online presentation and access written course materials. In order to earn credit for viewing the course, you must submit an affidavit of completion to the Real Estate Institute. We will provide you access to this affidavit online, and you will be required to state that you have viewed the entire presentation as of the date of submission. All affidavits must be submitted to the Real Estate Institute within thirty (30) days of course completion. Once we receive the affidavit, we will process the information and issue a certificate of completion for the course within two (2) business days. Certificates of completion will be delivered to attorneys by e-mail and U.S. Mail.
Question:	As an Illinois attorney, what must I do to prove that I satisfied my MCLE requirements?
Answer:	As required by the MCLE Rules, attorneys must maintain their own certificates of attendance and other proof of MCLE compliance. At the end of the reporting period, attorneys must report whether they have complied with the MCLE Rules, have not complied with the MCLE Rules, or were exempt from the MCLE Rules during the reporting period. Before the end of an attorney’s two-year reporting period, the MCLE Board will mail the reporting form to the attorney’s address on file with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Each attorney who is not exempt is responsible for filing the reporting form with the Board, even if the attorney does not receive the form by mail. Individual attorneys should not mail, e-mail or fax their certificates of attendance or other MCLE-related documentation to the MCLE Board unless they are notified by the Board that they are being audited. Attorneys need to keep their proof of MCLE compliance for three years after the two-year reporting period ends, so that the attorney can respond if audited by the MCLE Board.
Question:	What happens if an attorney fails to submit an MCLE certification or otherwise fails to complete the required CLE?
Answer:	Attorneys who fail to submit an MCLE certification within 45 days of their reporting date, or who file an MCLE certification stating that they have not complied with the CLE requirements during the reporting period, are notified by the Director of their noncompliance. They are then given until September 30 of that year to achieve compliance and file a certification stating that they have complied with the CLE requirements or are exempt.
Question:	Are certain attorneys exempt from the MCLE requirements?
Answer:	Yes. The exemptions are: Inactive or Retired: All attorneys while on inactive or retirement status under Supreme Court Rules 756(a)(5) or (a)(6). If an attorney chooses to return to active status, the attorney must complete the deferred CLE requirement. (Rule 791(e).) Disability Inactive: All attorneys on disability inactive status under Supreme Court Rules 757 or 758. If an attorney chooses to return to active status, the attorney must complete the deferred CLE requirement (Rule 791(e).) Judicial: All attorneys serving in the office of justice, judge, associate judge, or magistrate of any federal or state court. Certain Attorneys Working or Employed in the State or Federal Judiciary: All attorneys who by virtue of their office or employment in the state or federal judiciary, are prohibited by the Supreme Court of Illinois or the federal judiciary from actively engaging in the practice of law. Military: All attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois who are on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, until their release from active military service and their return to the active practice of law. Out-of-State: Certain out-of-state attorneys. See below for more information. MCLE Board Exempted: Attorneys exempted temporarily by the MCLE Board.
Question:	How can I obtain more information about Illinois MCLE requirements?
Answer:	For additional information, please visit the frequently asked questions section of the Illinois MCLE Board website at http://mcle.custhelp.com/app.