Illinois vs Nevada for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$208

$240

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

10-18 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Nevada
Total Fees	$208 ✓	$240
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs ✓	120 hrs
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	10-18 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$195 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	36 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $32 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Illinois requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $208

vs Nevada ($240)

Fewer Hours

Illinois 75 hrs

vs Nevada (120 hrs)

Faster Processing

Illinois 12-18 wks

vs Nevada (10-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Full Illinois Agent requirements →

Nevada

Nevada Real Estate Division

Official Website →

Full Nevada Agent requirements →

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