Illinois social work license renewal
Licensed clinical social workers (LCSW) in Illinois are licensed by the IDFPR. Licenses renew every 2 years, by November 30 of odd years.
Renews
Every 2 years
Next deadline
November 30, 2027
Continuing education
30 hours
Continuing education
| License | Per renewal |
|---|---|
| LCSW | 30 hours |
Required topics
- 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention
- 1 hour of implicit bias awareness
- 1 hour of cultural competency
Check a license
Look up any Illinois license in the state license search and save a dated copy for the employee's file. Agencies with many clinicians can track every renewal date in one roster once the Illinois License Directory roster opens.
Source: IDFPR. Confirm current rules with the board before relying on them.
Common questions
When do Illinois licensed clinical social workers renew?
Every 2 years, by November 30 of odd years. The next deadline is November 30, 2027.
How much continuing education do Illinois licensed clinical social workers need?
LCSW: 30 hours.
Screen your Illinois staff every month
StaffScreen, our sister service, checks your whole team against the federal OIG and SAM.gov exclusion lists every month and emails you a dated certificate for your compliance file. Illinois customers hear first when the Illinois License Directory roster opens.
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