Illinois vs Wyoming for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$208

$499

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

30 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Wyoming
Total Fees	$208 ✓	$499
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs	30 hrs ✓
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$200 ✓	$350
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	45 hrs
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $291 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Wyoming requires only 30 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Wyoming

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Processing Speed

Wyoming processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: Wyoming

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $208

vs Wyoming ($499)

Fewer Hours

Wyoming 30 hrs

vs Illinois (75 hrs)

Faster Processing

Wyoming 8-14 wks

vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Full Illinois Agent requirements →

Wyoming

Wyoming Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Wyoming Agent requirements →

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