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License Number: 190.000934
Profession: BCENT CONTINUING EDUCATION SPONSOR
Licensed estheticians in Illinois must complete 10 CE hours every two years to renew their license through the IDFPR.
Esthetician licenses expire on September 30 of every odd-numbered year (for example, September 30, 2025 and 2027). Renew by this date to avoid late fees or lapsed status.
Yes. As of May 30, 2025, IDFPR issued a temporary variance allowing 100% of the 10 CE hours to be completed online (self-study, video, or correspondence), making the requirement fully remote and flexible.
Yes. All continuing education must be completed through IDFPR-approved CE sponsors—verify the provider is on the official Illinois approved sponsor list.
No. You do not need to complete continuing education hours for your very first renewal after initial licensure.
Log into the IDFPR website, submit your renewal application online, pay the approximately $50 fee, and attest that you have met the 10-hour CE requirement. Do not upload certificates unless requested.
Yes, you can complete all 10 hours online with approved providers.
In Illinois, “CEU” and “CE hours” are used interchangeably; you need 10 total CE hours (not 10 CEUs in the 0.1-per-hour sense).
Search the IDFPR-approved sponsor list or choose trusted providers offering online Illinois CE packages that cover required topics and popular electives like advanced skincare or microdermabrasion.
The standard renewal fee is $50 every two years. Late fees apply after the September 30 renewal deadline.
Yes, cosmetologists can earn hours with courses from Esthetics Pro Collective as well.
Yes, please do! Esthetics Pro Collective is for any esthetician who wants to grow their business. We hope to add more states in the future.
Licensed estheticians in Illinois must complete 10 CEU hours (continuing education hours) every two years to renew their license through the IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation). As of the latest updates, a one-time Abnormal Skin Growth education course may also apply for renewals after January 1, 2026—verify your specific needs on the official IDFPR esthetician page. The remaining hours are elective and can focus on advanced skincare, esthetics techniques, client safety, or professional development.
Good news for busy estheticians: Illinois allows 100% of your CE hours to be completed online via approved home-study, video, self-paced, or correspondence formats (thanks to an ongoing IDFPR variance). All courses must come from IDFPR-approved CE sponsors—check the official approved sponsor list to ensure compliance. No need to upload certificates during renewal unless the IDFPR requests them; simply attest to completion. Licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years (next deadline: September 30, 2027), with a standard renewal fee of about $50. No CE is required for your very first renewal after initial licensure. Stay compliant, advance your skills in areas like dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, or hydrotherapy facials, and keep your esthetician career thriving with flexible, state-approved online CEU courses.
Always confirm the latest details directly on the IDFPR Esthetician page or contact them, as rules can evolve.
License Number: 190.000934
Profession: BCENT CONTINUING EDUCATION SPONSOR