The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has developed a list of resources for Illinois licensees and consumers impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Resources for Illinois Residents and Licensees Impacted by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Information and Forms
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January 5, 2021 | IDFPR Releases Educational One Pager on COVID-19 Relief Concerning Evictions, Mortgages, and Student Loans
June 23, 2020 | IDFPR Announces PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinars
June 5, 2020 | State of Illinois Announces Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process
May 5, 2020 | IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live
May 1, 2020 | IDFPR, Banks and Advocacy Groups Work Together to Provide Help in Cashing Stimulus Checks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 29, 2020 | Pritzker Administration Announces Suspension of May 1, 2020 Deadline for Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses
April 21, 2020 | Governor Pritzker Announces Expansion of Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
April 14, 2020 | Governor Pritzker Announces Protections and Guidance for Illinois Residents Receiving Federal Stimulus Checks
April 8, 2020 | Pritzker Administration to Allow Remote Notarization During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 30, 2020 | IDFPR Announces Help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Due to the COVID-19 Crisis and Guidance for its Regulated Financial Sectors
March 24, 2020 | IDFPR Statement on Security Staff as Essential Operations
March 23, 2020 | IDFPR Announces Several Actions to Increase the Health Care Professional Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 18, 2020 | IDFPR Announces Measures to Assist Licensees and Education Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 17, 2020 | IDFPR Announces COVID-19 Guidance for Cannabis Dispensaries
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February 10, 2021 | List of Temporary Practice Permits Granted
May 24, 2020 | Guidance | Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening Business and Returning People to Work Safely
April 24, 2020 | FAQs | Expansion of Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
April 23, 2020 | Guide | For Consumers During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Consumer Debts and Real Estate
April 14, 2020 | Guide | Consumer Information About Receiving Cares Act Benefits
March 25, 2020 | FAQs | Out of State Health Care Professional Temporary Practice Permit
March 25, 2020 | FAQs | Reinstatement of Illinois Health Care License
March 25, 2020 | FAQs | Reinstatement of Illinois Physician License
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Executive Order 2020-72 | A Person or Entity May Not Commence a Residential Eviction Action
Executive Order 2020-71 | Reissues Most Executive Orders, Extending a Majority of the Provisions Through December 12, 2020
Executive Order 2020-59 | Reissues Most Executive Orders, Extending a Majority of the Provisions Through November 14, 2020
Executive Order 2020-55 | Reissues Most Executive Orders, Extending a Majority of the Provisions Through October 17, 2020
Executive Order 2020-52 | Reissues Most Executive Orders, Extending a Majority of the Provisions Through September 19, 2020
Executive Order 2020-48 | Reissues Most Executive Orders, Extending a Majority of the Provisions Through August 22, 2020 (Includes Executive Order 2020-30, Which Prohibits Residential Evictions)
Executive Order 2020-44 | Reissues Most Executive Orders, Extending a Majority of the Provisions Through July 26, 2020
Executive Order 2020-43 | Safely and Conscientiously Resumes Activities That Were Paused Due to COVID-19 (Supersedes EO 2020-38)
Executive Order 2020-39 | Reissues Executive Orders 2020-03 Through 2020-37, Extending Most Provisions Through June 27, 2020
Executive Order 2020-38 | Safely and Conscientiously Resumes Activities That Were Paused Due to COVID-19
Executive Order 2020-37 | Revises Elective Surgeries Guidelines for Hospitals, Health Care Facilities, Health Care Professionals, and Health Care Volunteers
Executive Order 2020-35 | Suspending “On-Site, In-View” Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Executive Order 2020-34 | Suspending May 1, 2020 Deadline for Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses
Executive Order 2020-33 | Reissuing Executive Orders 2020-03 through 2020-31, extending most provisions through May 29, 2020
Executive Order 2020-32 | Allowing Illinoisans to Leave Their Home for Essential Activities, Defining Essential Businesses and Operations and Allowing Non-essential Retail Stores to Fulfill Online and Telephonic Orders Through Pick-up Outside the Store or Delivery
Executive Order 2020-30 | Prohibiting the Commencement of Residential Eviction Action and the Serving of Non-Residential Eviction Orders
Executive Order 2020-25 | Suspending the Service of a Garnishment Summons, Wage Deduction Summons, or a Citation to Discover Assets in Consumer Debt Collection Actions
Executive Order 2020-23 | Suspending the Secretary From Taking Certain Actions to Increase Number of Licensed Professionals Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic, to the Extent that it Limits the Secretary’s Authority to Those Working Under the Direction of IEMA and IDPH
Executive Order 2020-22 | Suspending the Provision that No License of a Funeral Director and Embalmer Intern Shall Be Renewed More Than Twice
Executive Order 2020-19 | Declaring Health Care facilities, Professionals, and Volunteers are Immune from Civil Liability for Injuries or Deaths Alleged During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Unless Caused by Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct
Executive Order 2020-16 | Suspending the Repossession of Vehicles
Executive Order 2020-14 | Permitting Notarization or Witnessing Required by Illinois Law to be Completed Remotely
Executive Order 2020-10 | Instructing Law Enforcement in the State of Illinois to Cease Enforcement of Orders of Eviction for Residential Premises
Executive Order 2020-9 | Suspending Certain Reinstatement Requirements Under the Medical Practice Act for Licensees Whose Licenses Have Been Lapsed or Inactive for Less Than Three Years
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February 10, 2021| List of Temporary Practice Permits Granted
July 30, 2020 | Variance | Extension of March Variance Regarding Online Instruction
March 17, 2020 | Variances | Permitting Remote Attendance Where Live Attendance Is Required and Extending License Renewal and Continuing Education Deadlines From March 1, 2020 Through July 31, 2020 to September 30, 2020
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February 2, 2021 | Guidance | For Physician Delegation to an Unlicensed Person
January 29, 2021| Amended Proclamation | Emergency Powers to Modify Professional License and Certification Statutes for Illinois Licensed Dentists
January 14, 2021 | Guidance | Optometrists Renewing March 2022
December 23, 2020 | Proclamation | Emergency Powers to Modify Professional License & Certification Statutes for IL Licensed Pharmacists & Pharmacy Techs
December 3, 2020 | Proclamation | Emergency Powers to Modify Professional License and Certification Statutes for Illinois Licensed Dentists
December 3, 2020 | Variance | Allow Illinois Physicians Licensed to Practice Medicine with “Expired” or “Inactive” Status for Less Than 3 Years to Restore Illinois Physician Licenses by Exempting Them From the Following 3 Requirements: Paying the Required Fee, Submitting Completed Physician Profile, & Completing the Necessary CE Requirements Due to Current COVID- 19 Pandemic
December 3, 2020 | Proclamation | Extension of Modification of Professional License and Certification Statutes for Out-of-State Healthcare Professionals
December 3, 2020 | Variance | Allow Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Professional Nurses, & Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with “Inactive” Status for Less Than 5 Years to Restore Illinois Nursing Licenses by Paying a Reduced Renewal Fee of $0 & Exempting Them from Completing the Necessary CE Requirements Due to Current COVID-19 Pandemic
December 3, 2020 | Variance | Allow Physician Assistants with Licenses in “Inactive” Status for Less Than 3 Years to Restore Physician Assistant License by Paying a Reduced Renewal Fee of $0 & Exempting Them from Completing the Necessary CE Requirements Due to Current COVID-19 Pandemic
December 3, 2020 | Proclamation | Emergency Powers to Modify Professional License and Certification Statutes for Illinois Licensed Pharmacists
December 3, 2020 | Variance | Allow Respiratory Care Therapists with Licenses in “Inactive” Status for Less Than 5 Years, to Restore Respiratory Care Therapist License by Paying a Reduced Renewal Fee of $0 & Exempting Them From Completing the Necessary CE Requirements Due to Current COVID-19 Pandemic
November 13, 2020 | Guidance | Optometry CE
November 13, 2020 | Guidance | Dental CE
November 13, 2020 | Guidance | Dental Hygiene CE
October 13, 2020 | Guidance | Social Workers CE for Renewal
September 18, 2020 | Proclamation | Extension of Modification of Professional License and Certification Statutes for Out-of-State Healthcare Professionals
September 17, 2020 | Guidance | For Clinical Social Workers In-Training and Social Workers In-Training
July 31, 2020 | Variance | Extension of April Variance Regarding Supervision and Education
July 30, 2020 | Variance | Regarding Continuing Education
July 30, 2020 | Variance | Extension of April Variance Regarding Supervision
June 4, 2020 | Variance | Allowing for distance learning of all CE hours required for clinical and prescribing psychologists
June 4, 2020 | Proclamation | Allowing Pharmacists and Physicians to Work In or With a CLIA-certified Lab or a Facility with a CLIA Waiver
May 6, 2020 | Guidance | Compounding Guidance
April 28, 2020 | Variance | For Dental Students Unable to Complete Exams Requiring In-Person Testing
April 23, 2020 | Guidance | For Mental Health Applicants on TeleHealth for Clinicals
April 23, 2020 | Guidance | Prescribing & Dispensing of Controlled Substances
April 21, 2020 | Guidance | Where Out-Of-State Health Care Providers Can Work
April 17, 2020 | Guidance | For Medical Students and Residents to Assist During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 17, 2020 | Guidance | For Nursing Students to Assist During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 17, 2020 | Guidance | For Physician Assistant Students to Assist During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 10, 2020 | Proclamation | Modifying Professional License Statutes for Out-of-State Licensed Physicians and for Illinois Licensed Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Tests
April 6, 2020 | Proclamation | Modifying Professional License and Certification Statutes for Certain Out-of-State Professions (Dietitians Nutritionists, Clinical Professional Counselors, Professional Counselors, Clinical Psychologists, Physical Therapists, PT Assistants, Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants, and Pharmacists)
April 6, 2020 | Guidelines | Prescriber Guidelines During COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
April 6, 2020 | Guidance | Use of PPE by Compounding Pharmacies During COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
April 6, 2020 | Guidance | For Pharmacists Regarding Dispensing During COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
April 6, 2020 | Guidance | For Pharmacies Regarding Remote Processing During COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
April 6, 2020 | Guidance | For Pharmacies Regarding Delivery During COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
April 6, 2020 | Guidance | For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Regarding COVID-19
April 6, 2020 | Guidance | For Illinois-Licensed Physician Assistants Regarding COVID-19
April 6, 2020 | Variance | For Clinical Professional Counselor License Applicants
April 6, 2020 | Variance | For Students Pursuing Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology Licenses
April 3, 2020 | Amendment | Amendment to Proclamation to Modify Professional License and Certification Statutes and Regulations for Certain Healthcare Professions
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Information for Healthcare Providers using Telehealth Services in Illinois
March 20, 2020 | Proclamation | Modifying Professional License and Certification Statutes for Out-of-State Healthcare Professionals (Physicians, RNs, PAs, RCTs)
March 20, 2020 | Variances | Illinois Inactive/Nonrenewed Licenses for RNs, APRNs, PAs, and RCTs and for Inactive/Expired Physicians
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February 9, 2021 | Variance | Extension of July Variance Regarding Online Instruction
August 20, 2020 | Variance | Regarding Continuing Education
July 30, 2020 | Variance | Regarding Continuing Education
May 7, 2020 | Variance | Update - BCENT Schools and Online Education
April 9, 2020 | Variance | Regarding BCENT Schools and Online Education
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February 25, 2021 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to March 31, 2021
January 29, 2021 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to February 28, 2021
December 29, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to January 31, 2021
November 30, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to December 31, 2020
October 30, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to November 30, 2020
September 29, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to October 31, 2020
August 31, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to September 30, 2020
July 28, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to August 31, 2020
June 30, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to July 31, 2020
May 29, 2020 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to June 30, 2020
May 1, 2020 | Guidance | For Dispensaries on Compliance with Executive Order 2020-34
April 29, 2020 | Press Release | Pritzker Administration Announces Suspension of May 1, 2020 Deadline for Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses
April 28, 2020 | Variance | Extending the Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to May 30, 2020
March 27, 2020 | Variance | Extending the Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access Variance to April 30, 2020
March 20, 2020 | Variance | Extending License Renewal Deadline From March 1, 2020 Through July 31, 2020 to September 30, 2020
March 17, 2020 | IDFPR Announces COVID-19 Guidance for Cannabis Dispensaries
March 16, 2020 | Variance | Permitting Medical Cannabis Dispensation Outside the Limited Access Area Through March 30, 2020
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February 18, 2021 | Guidance | Information for Borrowers Struggling with Debt During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 5 de enero de 2021 | Orientación | Información para prestatarios que luchan con la deuda durante la pandemia COVID-19
5 stycznia 2021 r. | Wytyczne | Informacje dla kredytobiorców borykających się z zadłużeniem podczas pandemii COVID-19
2021年1月5日| 指导| 在COVID-19大流行期间为债务缠身的借款人提供的信息
May 29, 2020 | Guidance | 'Restore Illinois' Phase 3 Recovery Guidance for Real Estate Licensees and Consumers
May 13, 2020 | Guidance | For Condominiums and Common Interest Community Associations
April 8, 2020 | Press Release | Pritzker Administration to Allow Remote Notarization During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2, 2020 | Guidance | Information for Real Estate Licensees Regarding Essential Business and Operations
March 17, 2020 | Variances | Permitting Remote Attendance Where Live Attendance Is Required and Extending License Renewal and Continuing Education Deadlines From March 1, 2020 Through July 31, 2020 to September 30, 2020
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February 18, 2021 | Guidance | Information for Borrowers Struggling with Debt During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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5 de enero de 2021 | Orientación | Información para prestatarios que luchan con la deuda durante la pandemia COVID-19
5 stycznia 2021 r. | Wytyczne | Informacje dla kredytobiorców borykających się z zadłużeniem podczas pandemii COVID-19
2021年1月5日| 指导| 在COVID-19大流行期间为债务缠身的借款人提供的信息
May 1, 2020 | Guidance | Regarding Credit Union Appraisal Thresholds
May 1, 2020 | Guidance | Credit Union Deferral on Appraisals due to COVID-19
May 1, 2020 | Press Release | IDFPR, Banks and Advocacy Groups Work Together to Provide Help in Cashing Stimulus Checks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 30, 2020 | Guidance | Extension for Transmitter of Money Act Licensees to Submit Financial Documents
April 24, 2020 | FAQ | Expansion of Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
April 21, 2020 | Press Release | Governor Pritzker Announces Expansion of Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
April 14, 2020 | Guidance | COVID-19 Best Practices for Consumer Credit Licensees
April 10, 2020 | Authorization | Authorization of Experimental Project for Credit Unions Pursuant to 205 ILCS 305/8(10)
April 8, 2020 | Press Release | Pritzker Administration to Allow Remote Notarization During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 6, 2020 | Guidance | Notice on Office Closures to Consumer Installment Loan Act, Payday Loan Reform Act, and Sales Finance Agency Act Licensees
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Notice to Illinois Banks and Credit Unions Regarding Support for Consumers and Businesses Impacted by COVID 19
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Urging Support to Illinois-Licensed Mortgage Servicers and Exempt Mortgage Servicers to Work With Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19, Including 90 Day Forbearance
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Regarding Federal Student Loan Interest Waivers, Administrative Forbearance, and COVID-19 to Illinois-Licensed Student Loan Servicers
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Office Closures for Currency Exchanges
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Notice to Consumer Credit Licensees to Provide Responsible Service During COVID-19 change to Consumer Credit Licensee Notice
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Changes in Office Hours and Annual Meetings for Credit Unions
March 30, 2020 | FAQ | Credit Union Questions and Answers Related to COVID-19 Safety Concerns
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Currency Exchange and Money Transmitter Licensee Notice
March 30, 2020 | Guidance | Title Insurance Licensees and Registered Agents Notice
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Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of March 8, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of March 1, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of February 22, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of February 15, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of February 8, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of February 1, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of January 25, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of January 18, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of January 11, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of January 4, 2021
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings, Week of December 28, 2020
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings. Week of December 21, 2020
Status, Preliminary, Formal and Prehearings. Week of December 14, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of December 7, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of November 30, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of November 23, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of November 16, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of November 9, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of November 2, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of October 26, 2020
Status, Preliminary and Formal Hearings, Week of October 19, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of October 12, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of October 5, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of September 28, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of September 21, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of September 14, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of September 7, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of August 31, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of August 24, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of August 17, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of August 10, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of August 3, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of July 27, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of July 20, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of July 13, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of July 6, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of June 29, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of June 22, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of June 15, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings, Week of June 8, 2020
Preliminary and Status Hearings on June 1-3, 2020
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September 21, 2020 | Standing Order Regarding Remote Formal Hearings
July 22, 2020 | Standing Order Regarding Telephonic Attendance at Status and Preliminary Hearings
July 16, 2020 | Notice of Standards of Hearing Room Conduct
April 27, 2020 | Division of Banking Status and Preliminary Hearings Scheduled on May 27, 2020 Continued to June 24, 2020
April 27, 2020 | Division of Financial Institutions Status and Preliminary Hearings Scheduled on May 27, 2020 Continued to June 24, 2020
April 27, 2020 | All Division of Professional Regulation Status and Preliminary Hearings Scheduled During May 2020 Cancelled and Continued
April 27, 2020 | All Division of Real Estate Status and Preliminary Hearings Scheduled During May 2020 Cancelled and Continued
April 8, 2020 | Division of Professional Regulation and Division of Real Estate Discovery Deadlines To Be Set At Next Scheduled Status Hearing
April 1, 2020 | Division of Professional Regulation Status and Preliminary Hearings Dated April 20, 2020 Continued to July 13, 2020 and Dated April 27, 2020 Continued to July 20, 2020
March 31, 2020 | Division of Real Estate Status and Preliminary Hearings Dated April 21, 2020 Continued to June 30, 2020 and Dated April 28, 2020 Continued to July 7, 2020
March 31, 2020 | April 13, 2020 Division of Professional Regulation Status and Preliminary Hearings Continued to July 6, 2020
March 23, 2020 | Division of Professional Regulation and Division of Real Estate Filing Deadlines Extended By Twenty-One Days From Current Deadline
March 23, 2020 | April 7, 2020 Division of Real Estate Status and Preliminary Hearings Continued to June 23, 2020
March 23, 2020 | April 6, 2020 Division of Professional Regulation Status and Preliminary Hearings Continued to June 29, 2020
March 16, 2020 | Division of Real Estate Status and Preliminary Hearings Dated March 24, 2020 Continued to June 9, 2020 and Dated March 31, 2020 Continued to June 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 | Division of Professional Regulation Status and Preliminary Hearings Dated March 24, 2020 Continued to June 9, 2020 and Dated March 31, 2020 Continued to June 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 | Division of Financial Institutions Status and Preliminary Hearings Dated March 25, 2020 Continued to May 27, 2020 and Dated April 22, 2020 Continued to May 27, 2020
March 16, 2020 | Division of Banking Status and Preliminary Hearings Dated March 25, 2020 Continued to May 27, 2020 and Dated April 22, 2020 Continued to May 27, 2020