Verified October 10, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What podiatrists miss in Illinois
- IDFPR talks to a credentialing service only after the applicant files a notarized limited power of attorney (form IL486-2523).
- Illinois requires 100 CE hours every two years, even for licensees practicing out of state.
- A separate Illinois controlled substance license is needed.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Illinois license by endorsement?
Endorsement needs Parts I and II, one year of CPME-approved training (for licensure after 1992), work history and the written clinical competency exam of Rule 1360.40, which is PM Lexis (APMLE Part III). The board may ask for an oral interview.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Board: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Podiatric Medical Licensing Board)
Citation: 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1360.40, 1360.50; IDFPR endorsement instructions
How much residency does Illinois require?
One year of CPME-approved postgraduate training, a residency or preceptorship, for those licensed after January 1, 1992.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1360.50(a)(4)
Which APMLE parts does Illinois require?
Illinois requires PM Lexis (Part III), and the APMLE FAQ lists Illinois among the states that must approve candidates to sit it.
- APMLE Part III required
- Board authorization to sit
Does Illinois give its own exam?
No separate state law exam was found; the competency exam is Part III.
- No state exam
Citation: 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1360.40
Does Illinois require a controlled-substance registration?
IDFPR issues a separate Podiatry Controlled Substance license; the application fee shown in the 2024 packet is $5.
- State registration required on top of DEA
Citation: IDFPR podiatry page; IDFPR application packet (updated 7/24/24)
Does Illinois offer a residency, training or temporary license?
IDFPR issues a Temporary Podiatric Physician license and a visiting professor permit.
- Available
Citation: IDFPR podiatry page
Where does Illinois stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Illinois podiatry license cost?
- Application: $400 for endorsement (packet updated 7/24/24)
Citation: IDFPR application packet, Chart I
How often does a Illinois license renew?
Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years. Podiatrists living and practicing elsewhere must still meet the Illinois CE rule.
- Renews every 2 years
- CE: 100 hours per 2-year period
Citation: 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1360.55, 1360.70
Licensing in Illinois?
We prepare every supporting document and a question-by-question guide, request the FPMB disciplinary report, CPME residency verification and other boards' verifications, and track the file to a decision; you sign every oath and sit every exam. A license by endorsement is $799 per state, or $899 for a full application.