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An alternative to the paper license pocket card is now available for the majority of licensed professionals regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). An estimated 1.1 million active licensees within the Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) and the Division of Real Estate (DRE) may now choose to store an electronic license pocket card on their smartphone or tablet. This is of particular importance to more than 110,000 licensed professionals across seven regulated professions who are statutorily required to carry a pocket card and the many others who choose to carry with them proof of their professional licensure. The e-license pocket card is the latest announcement from IDFPR in their ongoing efforts to modernize the state’s regulatory agency.

“Smartphone technology permeates our existence in 2016,” said Bryan A. Schneider, IDFPR Secretary. “We use them in all facets of our lives, from keeping up with our friend’s social lives to managing our personal finances. By providing an electronic pocket card, we are able to offer the latest in innovation for our licensee’s digital wallet.”

“For the over 43,000 licensed real estate professionals who are required to carry their license at all times, the e-license pocket card is a welcome announcement,” said Kreg Allison, Director of Real Estate. “By offering this option, we provide our real estate professionals added flexibility and convenience.”

For licensees wishing to store an electronic license pocket card on their smartphone or tablet, please visit: www.idfpr.com/GetMyLicense. Electronic pocket cards may be saved as a PDF file or by taking a screenshot and storing as a photo.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 12:04 pm

Comments

So how is this different than just taking a picture of the paper one with your smart phone?

Comment by PAM Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 12:12 pm
So are the backgrounds still going to say “void” in the watermark as our paper licenses (that we have to print ourselves) do now?

Comment by BIG R. Ph. Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 12:12 pm
FIFTEEN percent of the state’s working-age population requires a state license to do their job?! There’s an opportunity for job creation, cost savings, and economic growth if I ever heard one.

Comment by vibes Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 12:18 pm
they need to do this for drivers licenses. my bank card and insurance card are electronic, why not my DL

Comment by Ghost Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 12:20 pm
=== So how is this different than just taking a picture of the paper one with your smart phone? ===

How about having the legitimacy of being issued by the licensing agency.

Comment by Norseman Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 12:23 pm
Engineers are required to post a copy of their license at their place of work. I guess we will have to print a copy and pin it to the wall.

This is what happens when you want to be like Indiana.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 12:59 pm
I applaud and will give some recognition (little) to common sense efforts by State agencies to streamline services. This makes sense.
So does the Executive Order to run a pilot project on using tech to find efficiencies in administrative hearings.
But let’s be realistic. These are things that any business would do without fanfare. It is like a high school student wanting praise for just doing homework on time.
One small gold star for the Governor on this.
Now how about really governing the major issues confronting the State? Governor, be a real leader or get out of the way, please.

Comment by PI - Politically Incorrect Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 1:05 pm
===more than 110,000 licensed professionals across seven regulated professions who are statutorily required to carry a pocket card===

May have made some sense in the horse and buggy era. Time for a repeal.

Comment by Fred Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 1:18 pm
Just the A-C list of regulated professions from the ILDFPR. Some, of course, make sense, but there is lots of overreach. Note, these are categories. There are separate license levels within. Hair braiding needs five! licensing levels.

Acupuncturist, Alarm, Ambulatory Currency Exchange, Appraiser, Appraisal Management Company, Architect,Athlete Agent, Athletic Trainer, Auction, Audiologist, Barber, Basic Classroom Training Course, Boxing & Full-Contact Martial Arts, Canine Handler, Cemetery, Certified Public Accountant, Check Printers, Chiropractor, Collection Agency, Community Association Manager, Community Currency Exchange, Consumer Installment Lenders, Controlled Substances, Controlled Substances Drug Distributor, Cosmetologist, Counselor, Clinical Professional;
Counselor, Professional; Credit Union, State-Chartered; Credit Union, Out-of-State;

Hair Braiding Professions Licensed by IDFPR:

Hair Braider, Licensed
Hair Braiding Teacher, Licensed
Hair Braiding School, Licensed
Hair Braiding CE Sponsor
Salon/Shop Registration

Comment by Fred Thursday, May 12, 16 @ 1:34 pm