Illinois vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$208

$80

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	New York
Total Fees	$208	$80 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$65 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $128 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Illinois requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $80

vs Illinois ($208)

Fewer Hours

Illinois 75 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 6-12 wks

vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Full Illinois Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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