Section 1200.45  Endorsement

a)         An applicant who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction shall file an application with the Division, together with:

1)         a certification from the licensing authority of the jurisdiction stating:

A)        The time during which the applicant was licensed in that jurisdiction;

B)        Whether the file on the applicant contains any record of any disciplinary actions taken or pending; and

C)        A brief description of the examination taken and the grades received.  The brief description shall include the speeds of dictation, the percentage of accuracy to pass and the contents of the written knowledge test; and

2)         a copy of the statute and rules from the state of original licensure that were in effect at the time of licensure.

b)         The applicant may be required to appear for an oral interview:

1)         To clarify or explain information contained in the submitted documentation;

2)         To provide additional documentation or information as requested by the Division;

3)         To determine substantial equivalence of the applicant's qualifications to the licensing requirements in this State.

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19662, effective October 10, 2014)