Licensing Cost: $105.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $50.00
Duration: 2 years
Expires: 1/31 every odd numbered year
Continuing Education: 40 every 2 years
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $105.00 to the State Board via check or money order payable to the “Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.”
New veterinarians who have not yet taken the NAVLE can apply and pay fees by credit card online.
Complete the top portion of the Certificate of Education page in your Illinois application and send to your AVMA accredited veterinary school to complete the rest of the form and submit directly to the Illinois Board.
*NOTE: This form contains 2 pages
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Illinois will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Illinois Board.
Illinois does not require a jurisprudence exam for licensure at this time.
Be sure to include your completed Controlled Substance Registration form with your application.
Veterinarians who are already licensed anywhere in the United States must submit a copy of the Certification of Licensure form included in the Illinois application for all licenses ever held. This form may be photocopied as needed.
*You can substitute another form of license certification as long as it includes all the info in this form.
AAVSB Vault Service: You can have the AAVSB transfer your NAVLE test results, verification of licensure for any other veterinary licenses, and letters of good standing for a fee of $99.
The Illinois Board does not specify how long it takes to process license applications. Ensure your application is not missing any documents to avoid delays. Keep in mind certain documents, such as your Certificate of Education, must be submitted by a third party, which could also create delays.
Please print the Illinois Veterinary License Application and mail with all supporting to:
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
ATTN: Division of Professional Regulation
P.O. Box 7007
Springfield, Illinois 62791
New graduates who have not yet taken the NAVLE can apply online using this link.
The link to renew your license online will only be visible 2 to 3 months prior to your licene’s expiration date. Check the link above in November or December of even-numbered years.
Pay $50.00 to the Illinois Board.
Renewal Date: 1/31 every odd-numbered year.
Illinois veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.
The list of approved CE providers for Illinois can be found here.
Illinois does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 4 years as the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may randomly audit you.
You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, by mailing in this form.
Unfortunately, Illinois does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.
Phone: (888) 473-4858
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
ATTN: Division of Professional Regulation
P.O. Box 7007
Springfield, Illinois 62791
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Oct 24, 2024.
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