Illinois RN Licenses expire 5/31/2024.
Renew your Illinois RN License via your IDFPR account here: https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/
- Directions to log into your IDFPR account: Click here https://bit.ly/3mb8C7U
- Questions or concerns about Illinois RN renewals: Contact the IDFPR Call Center at 800-560-6420.
- Questions about continuing education requirements: See attached PDF, contact the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center 888-687-7307, or email FPR.ILCenterforNurses@Illinois.gov
All students are required to upload their 2024-26 Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license to CastleBranch no later than Monday, June 10, 2024.
Types of documentation to upload to CastleBranch:
- PDF of 2024-26 Illinois RN license certificate (PDF under 5 MB)
- Photo of entire 2024-26 Illinois RN license certificate [Clear JPG (photo) file under 5 MB]
- PDF of ‘Proof of Licensure’ (Directions below)
- Go to IDFPR’s Search for a License
- For License Type: select NURSING BOARD
- Enter information (e.g., License Number, First Name, Last Name, City)
- Enter CAPTCHA information
- Click on Search
- Find your name and click on Detail
- Click on Print
- Save ‘Lookup Detail View’ as PDF
- Upload PDF to CastleBranch
PLEASE READ: Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take to get my 2024-26 RN license?
Please allow the IDFPR 2-4 business days for your application to post in their systems and your license status to update. Questions or concerns about Illinois RN renewals: Contact the IDFPR Call Center at 800-560-6420.
Do I need to upload my license if I graduate in May 2024?
No, graduating students do not need to upload their 2024-26 RN license.
Do I need to upload license if I graduate in May 2024, but return as a DNP or PhD student in August 2024?
Yes, upload your 2024-26 RN license and continue updating your CastleBranch account as usual with no interruption.
There is no link in CastleBranch to upload my 2024-26 Illinois RN License.
Link might not be open yet. You may contact Heather Sadilek, hsadilek@uic.edu to open link early or upload starting around May 15, 2024.
I cannot upload my document to CastleBranch. My document froze while uploading.
Need help uploading to CastleBranch? Contact CastleBranch’s Help Desk at (888) 666-7788
- Check your file size. CastleBranch only accepts PDF and JPG (photo) files under 5 MB.
- Need to make your file size smaller?
What happens if I do not upload my 2024-26 Illinois RN License by Monday, June 10, 2024?
- Non-compliant, current students will be placed on a ‘Compliance College-Specific’ hold on Monday, June 10, 2024, and restricted from fall 2024 clinicals and/or spring 2025 registration.
- Since the RN license is a mandatory College of Nursing requirement, there will be no extensions.
- If a current student does not upload to CastleBranch, their program director will be notified on Tuesday, June 11, 2024
- Incoming students will need to upload their 2024-26 Illinois RN license to CastleBranch by Tuesday, August 6, 2025.