How to Pass the Illinois Real Estate
Exam in 2026

Questions mapped to the official Illinois Candidate Handbook. AI Tutor powered by Claude. 12-month access. Pass guarantee included.

140
Questions on Exam
75%
Required to Pass
Pearson VUE
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64%
First-Time Pass Rate

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What's On the Illinois Exam

Based on the official Illinois Candidate Handbook. Click2CE covers every topic below.

Property types
Legal descriptions
Estates and interests
Encumbrances

Illinois Licensing Authority

Official regulatory body for real estate licensing in Illinois

Illinois Division of Real Estate

(IDFPR)

Address

320 W Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786

License Types

Broker (Managing Broker), Leasing Agent

Illinois Exam Quick Facts

  • Illinois calls its primary license "Broker" — there is no salesperson license
  • The exam has 140 questions with a 210-minute time limit
  • You need 75% on both portions to pass
  • Pearson VUE administers exams at centers throughout Illinois

Illinois Exam Day Guide

Your Pearson VUE exam checklist — what to bring, what to expect, and what's not allowed

What to Bring

  • Two forms of valid, unexpired ID (primary must be government-issued photo ID with signature)
  • Name on IDs must match your exam registration exactly
  • No personal belongings allowed past the check-in area

Not Allowed in Testing Room

  • Cell phones, tablets, and all electronic devices
  • Notes, study materials, and scratch paper (provided at center)
  • Food, drinks, and gum
  • Outerwear, bags, and wallets (stored in a locker)
  • Watches of any kind

Arrival & Timing

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time

You will have 210 minutes (3h 30m) to complete 140 questions.

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