Illinois License Law

An Illinois broker who pays their own license renewal fee late may:

AContinue to practice real estate without interruption since late fees are merely administrative
BOnly practice for 30 days after the renewal deadline without penalty
COwe late renewal fees and have a lapsed license until renewal is completed✓ Correct
DAutomatically have their license revoked with no option to reinstate

Explanation

If an Illinois broker fails to renew by the renewal deadline, they owe the renewal fee plus any late fee or penalty assessed by IDFPR. The license lapses (they cannot practice) until they complete renewal.

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