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How do I contact the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (DFPR)? You can contact the DFPR at: Who administers the state of Illinois real estate exam? The state exam is administered by Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP). They administer the test at 12 sites throughout Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have a website at www.goAMP.com. You will be required to have completed a Certification by Licensing Agency/Board form by the state(s) where you currently hold or have previously held real estate licenses. Broker candidates should complete the form and submit it to AMP with their registration materials. Salesperson candidates may take the exam, but must have the form completed before applying for a license. To avoid a delay in applying for a license a salesperson would be wise to fill out the form and send it off to the other state’s licensing board before sitting for the exam. The certification basically states that your license was (is) in good standing, was never disciplined or revoked, and that there are no disciplinary procedures pending. Yes. If you successfully completed the RET course within the past 3 years you may sit for the exam. You will need a copy of your Uniform Real Estate Transcript when you apply for the exam. Be sure to check the date on the transcript to make sure it is dated within the three years. You might also seriously consider whether you have retained enough information to pass the exam. You might want to attend a review course. How many times can I take the state exam? The state test has two sections; a general section and an Illinois specific section. You must pass each section with a minimum grade of 75%. If you fail the exam you may retake the exam 2 more times. If you fail only one portion of the exam (the general or the Illinois specific section), you need retake only the portion you failed. If you fail any portion of the exam 3 times, you must retake the hours required to sit for the exam (a salesperson candidate must complete the 45 hour class and a broker candidate must complete the 75 hours of classes). After successful completion of theses class hours, you may sit for the state exam 3 more times. The fourth attempt will be treated as a first attempt and you will be required to pass both sections of the exam. The general and the Illinois specific questions on the test are mixed. How often is the state exam given? The state exam is given Monday through Friday at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM at exam sites throughout Illinois. The exam is also given on certain Saturdays at certain sites listed below. For a listing of exam cites and Saturday exam dates click on exam sites. Salesperson candidates qualifying to take the exam by completing the 45 hour Real Estate Transactions course need only call 800-345-6559. Salesperson candidates applying under the 18-20 year old qualification prior approval to take the exam. Attorneys applying under the licensed attorney qualification must also seek prior approval. Broker candidates applying under the 120 class hour qualification need only call the 800-345-6559 to schedule the exam. Attorneys applying under the licensed attorney qualification must also seek prior approval. What are the hours I can call to schedule an exam? The scheduling centers are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. When calling to set up an exam, have your Uniform Real Estate Transcript or your Certificate of Examination Eligibility with you. You will be required to provide them information that is on the transcript. You can also schedule the exam yourself by going to www.goAMP.com. Exams are scheduled for 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Is the testing service TDD equipped? Yes. TDD calling is available to assist deaf and hearing impaired candidates at 913-495-4437 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The testing service (AMP) must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All AMP test centers are wheelchair accessible, but candidates should notify AMP of the need for special accommodations at the time of registering. AMP recommends that when scheduling an examination, inform AMP of your need for special accommodations. AMP will make a every effort to provide reasonable accommodations as permitted by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the limitations of the testing center facilities. Candidates requesting special accommodations will be required to submit documentation from an education professional, doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc. Requests for special testing arrangements for impaired sensory, manual, speaking skills, or other disability should be faxed to 800-345-6559. The request should include all the necessary forms and Additional questions concerning ADA's arrangements should be directed to AMP at 800-345-6559. Do I have to schedule an exam? Can't I just show up at a site and see if there is room for me? No. Walk-in testing is not allowed. If I call to schedule an exam today, will they let me sit for it tomorrow? No. You must allow the testing service an advanced notice of 3 business days. Reservations are scheduled on a first-to-call basis and scheduling is subject to test center capacity.
Can I schedule an appointment by fax? Yes. You must use the fax registration form. Fax the forms to AMP at 913-541-0156. You may fax at anytime. The fax machine is always ready to receive. You must fax at least 4 days before your desired test date. A confirmation will be faxed back to you within 24 hours. Only those candidates applying by Visa/Master Card/Discover and American Express may apply by fax. Where do I go to take the state exam? The exam is given at exam sites throughout Illinois. How much does it cost to take the state exam? You will be charged $49 to take the state exam. The $45 fee may be paid by Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express when registering for the exam. For those that choose not to use a credit card, payment may be made by cashier's check or money order (payable to AMP). Cash and personal or company checks are not acceptable. Those without credit cards can only accept a MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK. Those applying without a credit card must complete and mail the registration form found in the Candidate Handbook. When I call to schedule an exam what will they ask me? When you call to schedule an exam they will ask you:
Have pencil and paper ready. You will be given a confirmation number you will need to be admitted into the exam center. Can I bring a calculator to the state test? The testing center will allow any calculator that does not print, does not make noise, does not plug into a wall outlet, and does not have an alphabetic keyboard. A simple calculator is all that is needed to complete the mathematical computations. What can I bring to the test center? Can I bring a little snack to eat during the test? You are not allowed to eat, drink, or smoke during the exam. All materials, books etc., are not allowed in the testing room. Do not bring them to the test center. No watches with alarms, listening devices, recording or photographic equipment. No visitors, guests, pets or children are allowed at the examination center. Leave your coats and suit jackets in the car. What must I bring to the test center the day of my exam?
How do I know what is on the exam? The DFPR provides an outline for the exam. The outline can be found in the candidate handbook available from AMP at 800-345-6559 or you can find the outline on their website at www.goAMP.com What score must I get on the exam? You must get a minimum grade of 75% on both the general and the Illinois specific portion of the exam. How long do I get to complete the state exam?
Will they grade my exam at the testing center? How long do I have to wait to get my score? Your test will be scored immediately after you finish the exam. If you pass the exam, your pass score report will simply state “pass.” If you fail the exam, your score report will give you a number grade and will indicate how well you did in each of the major content areas of the exam. If I cancel my test appointment, will they still charge me the $45? You must cancel your exam 4 days before your scheduled test date by calling AMP at 800-345-6559. You will be allowed to change your exam date only once. If you do not provide 4 days notice of cancellation your exam fee will be forfeited. I passed the state exam 15 months ago. Can I still apply for my license? No. A successful state exam score is good for 1 year. Within that year, if you do not apply for a license, you will be required to sit for the exam again. Your Real Estate Transactions course and your broker's courses are good for 3 years, so you won’t have to take the education requirement again. Attorneys and salesperson candidates applying under the 18-20 year old qualification. prior approval |
