Section 1450.1125  Pre-License Instructor License Renewal and Restoration

a)         Pre-license instructor licenses shall expire on June 30 of each odd-numbered year.

b)         Licensed pre-license instructors shall be responsible for submitting:

1)         A renewal application in a format provided by the Division;

2)         The required fee set forth in Section 1450.130; and

3)         Certification of:

A)        Maintaining a valid pre-license instructor's license;

B)        No lapse in licensure greater than 2 years; and

C)        One of the following:

i)          Teaching at least one pre-license, post-license, broker management CE or core CE course during the current term of licensure; or

ii)         Successful completion, during the current term of licensure, of the 12-hour instructor training program set forth in Section 1450.1115(a)(3).  The 12-hour instructor training program shall not count towards the required residential leasing agent, broker or managing broker CE requirements.

c)         Failure to receive a renewal notice or failure to pay the renewal fee shall not constitute valid grounds for failing to renew a license.

d)         Teaching courses on an expired pre-license instructor license shall constitute unlicensed practice and may be grounds for discipline.

e)         Restoration

1)         A pre-license instructor with an expired license may renew the license without paying any lapsed renewal fees provided that the license expired while the pre-license instructor was:

A)        On active duty with the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard or State Militia called into the service or training for the United States;

B)        Engaged in training or education under the supervision of the United States prior to induction into military service; or

C)        Serving as an employee of the Department.

2)         A pre-license instructor renewing a license as set forth in this subsection (e) may renew the license within a period of 2 years following the termination of service and is not required to reapply or complete any examination or instructor training to renew.

f)         Except as set forth in this Section, any pre-license instructor whose license has expired for more than 2 years shall meet the new applicant requirements as set forth in Section 1450.1115.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 2851, effective February 23, 2021)