If you’re a medical doctor practicing medicine in Illinois who wants to check your license status or get a verification certificate, you can check the state’s online license lookup and certification service via the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFR).
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the IL MD license verification lookup page.
Key Takeaways
- Illinois offers an online database to verify professional licenses, including medical.
- IDFPR regulates licensing for over 100 professions, ensuring public safety and competence.
- Detailed search options help narrow results; profiles can be saved or printed.
- Certification of licensure requests can be submitted online or by mail.
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What Is the Illinois License Lookup?
Illinois’ professional license lookup provides a public database to search and verify professionals from various fields, including medicine, dental, nursing, business, architecture, and more.
Medical practitioners, patients, institutions, and employers can use the free lookup to search for professionals, check their credentials and information, and verify their license status.
Who Runs the Illinois License Lookup?
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is the state regulatory body that regulates professional and medical licensing across over 100 professions. They also run and update the Illinois license lookup.
The IDFR aims to protect Illinois residents, ensure the security and fairness of financial institutions, ensure licensing for competent professionals, and enhance the state’s commerce.
How to Verify Medical Licenses Using the License Lookup
Go to https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/lookup/licenselookup.aspx to access the online license lookup page. Then, follow these steps to search and verify medical doctors and other professionals.
Enter Details in the License Search Criteria
Upon arriving on the license lookup page, you’ll see various license search criteria. These criteria include:
- License Type: Choose from various professional fields and boards. Select ‘Medical Board’ if you’re looking for a physician.
- License Status: Pick between those with or without active licenses.
- License Number: Enter the professional’s 9-digit license number.
- Legal Business Name: Input the business name if you’re looking for an institution.
- Doing Business As: Type the professional’s or business’ alias, if any.
- First Name: Provide the professional’s first name.
- Last Name: Give their last name.
- City: Write the name of the city you want to search for.
- State: Select among the different states in the USA.
- County: Choose a county after selecting a state.
- ZIP Code: Narrow down your search by providing the ZIP code.
You can input one or more information from the license search criteria. After inputting the information, type the CAPTCHA shown in the image. Then, click the ‘Submit’ button.
Check the Results
The results page will show a table showing the following information:
- Professional’s name
- License status
- License number
- City and state
- Original issue date
- Current expiration date
- If they were ever disciplined
- DBA or AKA
Clicking on the ‘Detail’ button shows a pop-up of the professional’s profile. It contains more information, such as the following:
- ZIP code
- Medical license description
- Program and program start date
- Other licenses
Note that physician licenses for controlled substances are censored as they’re not available to the public.
If the physician incurred a disciplinary action, the full profile will provide the reason for disciplinary action.
Save or Print the Results
If you want to save or print the results, click the ‘Print’ button on the profile page. A pop-up will then appear, allowing you to save the page as a PDF file. You may then print the saved file.
How to Request a Certification of Licensure
If you’re about to practice medicine in another state and need to show verification, you may request a Certification of Licensure from the IDFPR.
The certificate will include the professional’s information, license status, credentials, and disciplinary actions. It also includes the Department’s seal and official signature.
You can request the certification to be sent via email or to the address of your intended recipient. Here’s how you can get them.
Request an Online Certification
Follow these steps to request license verification sent via email. Note that medical professionals who have disciplinary actions taken against them can’t apply for Online Certifications.
- Access your account via the IDFPR Online Services Portal. Create an account if you don’t have one yet.
- Go to the Online Certification of Licensure service.
- Provide all the information needed, such as the recipient’s name and email address.
- Pay the necessary fee through the available payment channels.
- The Department will send the Online Certifications within 72 hours.
Request a Paper Certification of Licensure
Follow these steps to apply for a Paper Certification of Licensure.
- Complete the Application for Certification of Licensure form.
- Type or print the information in black ink only.
- Enclose a check or money order. It should be payable to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Send the application and payment to the following address:
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Division of Professional Regulation
Post Office Box 7046
Springfield, IL 62791-7046
- The Department will complete paper certification requests within four to six weeks.
Certification of Licensure Fees
Pay the following fees depending on your license type:
- No fee – Medical Corporations and Professional Service Corporations
- $20 – Most professions under IDFR (except those listed above and below)
- $25 – Auction, Home Inspection, Community Association Management, and Real Estate Appraisal
- $35 – Real Estate Brokerage Professions
Get Help with Your Medical License Application with Physicians Thrive!
Before you get your medical license in Illinois, you must undergo a rigorous process of completing requirements and navigating complex applications. This process can be a challenge, especially if you have a demanding schedule.
To help you complete your license application on time, consider working with a License Consultant, who will ensure you complete your requirements and submit them on time. They can also help you with other concerns during your license application process.
If you want to learn more about this service, ask our License Consultants today! Physicians Thrive’s License Consultants are equipped to guide and assist you at every step of your licensing journey for a hassle-free application.
