Illinois License Law
What is required for an Illinois real estate license applicant who has criminal convictions?
AAutomatic disqualification for any felony conviction
BDisclosure of convictions to IDFPR; IDFPR considers the nature, severity, and recency of convictions in the licensing decision✓ Correct
CA 5-year waiting period after completing any sentence
DNo disclosure is required; criminal history is not relevant to real estate licensing
Explanation
Illinois requires license applicants to disclose criminal convictions. IDFPR reviews the nature, severity, and recency of convictions to determine fitness for licensure. Not all convictions result in denial—IDFPR considers rehabilitation and the relationship of the conviction to real estate practice. The 2021 Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act also limits IDFPR's ability to deny licenses based solely on cannabis convictions.
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