AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 [225 ILCS 458].

SOURCE: Emergency rules adopted at 16 Ill. Reg. 16196, effective September 30, 1992, for a maximum of 150 days; rules adopted at 17 Ill. Reg. 1589, effective January 26, 1993; emergency amendment at 17 Ill. Reg. 6668, effective April 19, 1993, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 13494, effective July 30, 1993; amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 2379, effective January 28, 1994; emergency amendment at 18 Ill. Reg. 3006, effective February 10, 1994, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 8428, effective May 24, 1994; amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 9176, effective June 26, 1995; emergency amendment at 19 Ill. Reg. 12503, effective August 16, 1995, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 16604, effective December 1, 1995; amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 6488, effective April 30, 1996; recodified from Chapter VII, Department of Professional Regulation, to Chapter VIII, Office of Banks and Real Estate, pursuant to PA 89-23 and PA 89-508, at 20 Ill. Reg. 11984; amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 1685, effective January 27, 1997; amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 5538, effective April 18, 1997; emergency amendment at 22 Ill. Reg. 4132, effective February 4, 1998, for a maximum of 150 days; emergency amendment at 22 Ill. Reg. 8534, effective April 29, 1998, for a maximum of 150 days; old Part repealed by emergency rulemaking at 22 Ill. Reg. 12979, effective July 1, 1998, for a maximum of 150 days; new Part adopted by emergency rulemaking at 22 Ill. Reg. 13011, effective July 1, 1998, for a maximum of 150 days; old Part repealed and new Part adopted at 22 Ill. Reg. 20815, effective November 20, 1998; old Part repealed at 26 Ill. Reg. 10883 and new Part adopted by emergency rulemaking at 26 Ill. Reg. 10844, effective July 1, 2002, for a maximum of 150 days; old Part repealed at 26 Ill. Reg. 17689 and new Part adopted at 26 Ill. Reg. 17692, effective November 27, 2002; emergency amendment at 27 Ill. Reg. 14653, effective August 29, 2003, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 824, effective December 29, 2003; amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 16445, effective October 13, 2005; amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 4741, effective March 9, 2007; amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 7121, effective May 14, 2009; amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011; amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 19505, effective November 17, 2011; amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013; amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 19189, effective December 31, 2013; amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 5887, effective February 24, 2014; amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015; amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 12583, effective October 6, 2017; amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 6386, effective March 23, 2018; amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018; amended at 44 Ill. Reg. 210, effective December 23, 2019; amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 5840, effective May 7, 2021; amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 9958, effective July 26, 2021.

SUBPART A: DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1455.10  Definitions

 

Unless otherwise clarified by this Part, definitions set forth in the Act also apply for the purposes of this Part.

 

"Act" means the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 [225 ILCS 458].

 

"Applicant" means a person applying for licensure under this Act as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, or Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser. Any applicant or any person who holds himself or herself out as an applicant is considered a licensee for purposes of enforcement, investigation, hearings, and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100].

 

"Appraisal management company" means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, subsidiary, unit, or other business entity that directly or indirectly performs the following appraisal management

services:

 

administers networks of independent contractors or employee appraisers to perform real estate appraisal assignments for clients;

 

receives requests for real estate appraisal services from clients and, for a fee paid by the client, enters into an agreement with one or more independent appraisers to perform the real estate appraisal services contained in the request; or

 

otherwise serves as a third-party broker of appraisal management services between clients and appraisers [225 ILCS 459/10].

 

"AQB" means the Appraiser Qualification Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

 

"Board" means the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board.

 

"Classroom hour" or "hour" as it pertains to the education requirements means classroom attendance for a minimum of 50 minutes of lecture or its equivalent through a distance education program approved by the Division.

 

"Client" means the party or parties who engage an appraiser, by employment or contract, in a specific assignment.  If an appraisal management company is the party engaging the appraiser, the appraisal management company is considered the client.

 

"Continuing education" or "CE" means education that is creditable toward the education requirements that must be satisfied to renew licensure or certification, as set forth in Section 1455.160.

 

"Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

 

"Director" means the Director of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Real Estate.

 

"Division" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation‑Division of Real Estate.

 

"Experience/work log" means the form described in Section 1455.190 that verifies an appraiser's experience and work history.

 

"Extraordinary assumption" means a specifically labeled assumption, directly related to a specific assignment that, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser's opinions or conclusions.

 

"Hypothetical condition" means a condition that is specifically stated to be contrary to what exists, but is supposed to exist for the purpose of analysis.

 

"Jurisdictional exception" means an assignment condition established by applicable law or regulation, which precludes an appraiser from complying with a part of USPAP.

 

"License" means a certificate of authority, permit or registration issued by the Division.

 

"Licensee" means a person who has been issued a license under the Act or this Part.  Anyone who holds himself or herself out as a licensee or who is accused of unlicensed practice is considered a licensee for purposes of enforcement, investigation, hearings, and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

 

"Master agreement" means a written service agreement between a traditional client and a real estate appraiser, appraisal firm, appraisal management company or panel of approved appraisers.

 

"Non-traditional client" means the Division or an approved practicum course provider.

 

"Practicum course instructor" means a Certified Residential Appraiser or a Certified General Appraiser in good standing with the Division who is authorized to conduct an approved practicum course.

 

"Prerequisite education" means any education course that does not meet AQB requirements under qualifying education but is necessary prior to being issued an Illinois appraiser credential as an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser.

 

"Qualifying education" means education that is creditable toward the requirements set forth in Section 1455.150.

 

"Quantitative experience" means actual time spent on the appraisal process.

 

"Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria" (effective May 1, 2018, no later

amendments or editions), published by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation, 1155 15^th Street, NW, Suite 1111, Washington DC 20005.

 

"Renewal Deadline" means September 30 of each odd-numbered year.

 

"Required core curriculum" means a set of appraisal subject matter major headings known as modules that requires a specified number of educational hours at each credential level. (See 225 ILCS 458/5-10(a)(5).)

 

"Residential" means composed of 1 to 4 residential units.

 

"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

 

"Traditional client" means a client who hires an appraiser to complete an assignment by employment or contract for business purposes.

 

"True copy" means a photocopy or an electronic copy of the entire report transmitted to the client.

 

"USPAP" means the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board pursuant Title XI of the Federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 USC 3331 et seq.) published by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation, 1325 G Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington DC 20005 (effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, no later amendments or editions).

 

"Waiver valuation" means a specific valuation product utilized by the Illinois Department of Transportation, under Section 5-5(e-5) of the Act, to establish a basis for determining just compensation.

 

"Waiver valuator" means an employee of the Illinois Department of Transportation, a registered county or municipal engineer, or a municipal employee who is permitted to complete or co-sign a waiver valuation, not to exceed $10,000, prepared in accordance with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 USC 4601‑4655) or prepared pursuant to the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally-Assisted Programs regulations (49 CFR 24).

 

"Work-file" means documentation necessary to support an appraiser's analyses, opinions and conclusions, including, but not limited to, the name of the client and the identity, by name or type, of any other intended users; true copies of any written reports, documented on any type of media; summaries of any oral reports or testimony, or a transcript of testimony, including the appraiser's signed and dated certification; and all other data, information and documentation necessary to support the appraiser's opinions and conclusions and to show compliance with USPAP, or references to the locations of other documentation. A work-file in support of a Restricted Use or Restricted Appraisal Report must be sufficient for the appraiser to produce an Appraisal Report.

 

"Web Form" means a web page that allows a user to enter data that is sent to a server for processing.

 

"Written Engagement" means a defined relationship between a real estate appraiser or appraisers and the client. It states the terms, conditions and scope of the appraisal service request, including but not limited to compensation.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 9958, effective July 26, 2021)

SUBPART B: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

 

Section 1455.100  Application for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License and a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License; Application for an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License; Application by Non-Resident for Licensure by Endorsement

 

a)         Each applicant for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License and a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

 

3)         Proof of successful completion of the qualifying education requirements as provided by Section 1455.150;

 

4)         A score report/application that provides proof of successful completion of the qualifying education and experience requirements as provided by Subparts C and D;

 

5)         Proof of successful completion of the examination authorized by the Division and endorsed by the AQB; and

 

6)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

 

b)         Each applicant for an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

 

3)         Proof of successful completion of the qualifying education requirements within 5 years prior to initial application, as provided by Subpart C;

 

4)         A score report/application that provides proof of successful completion of the examination authorized by the Division;

 

5)         Proof of successful completion of any required conditional education offering; and

 

6)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

 

c)         Each non-resident applicant for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license or a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser license applying by endorsement shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

 

3)         A certification of good standing from the jurisdiction of the applicant's place of residence or by a search by the Division of the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry history that may be obtained from the ASC at 1325 G Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington DC 20005 or at its website at www.asc.gov; and

 

4)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

 

(Source:  Amended at 44 Ill. Reg. 210, effective December 23, 2019)

 

Section 1455.110  Application for Renewal of State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License, and Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License; Late Renewal of State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License, and Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License; Reinstatement of State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License, and Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License; Application for Military Deferral; Expiration Date

 

a)         Each applicant for renewal of a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License, and Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

 

3)         Proof of successful completion of the continuing education requirements as provided by Subpart C; and

 

4)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

 

b)         Any person who fails to submit a renewal application and renew his or her license by the expiration date of the license may renew his or her license for a period of 2 years following the expiration date of his or her license by submitting to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         The fee and late penalty required by Section 1455.320;

 

3)         Proof of successful completion of the continuing education requirements as provided by Subpart C; and

 

4)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

 

c)         For the purposes of this Section, all licenses shall expire on September 30 of odd numbered years.

 

d)         Any person who fails to renew pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be eligible to renew his or her license, and must meet the requirements of a new applicant as required by the Act and subsection (f).

 

e)         License renewals shall not be processed until proof of successful completion of continuing education is submitted and awarded credit by the Division.  Licensees unable to provide satisfactory evidence of completed continuing education for the prescribed renewal cycle shall have their license automatically suspended.

 

f)         Each applicant for reinstatement of a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License, and Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

 

3)         Proof of successful completion of the continuing education requirements as provided by Subpart C; and

 

4)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.          

 

g)         Licensees with military deferrals, upon returning from active duty, shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         A copy of their DD 214 (Report of Separation);

 

3)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

 

4)         Proof of successful completion of the continuing education requirements as provided by Subpart C; and

 

5)         Effective January 1, 2015, an applicant in a Reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces who was pursuing an appraiser license or certification prior to December 1, 2011, and who was called to active duty between December 1, 2011 and December 31, 2014, may satisfy the qualifications required under the AQB 2008 Criteria for an additional time period after January 1, 2015. The extension of time shall be equal to the applicant's time of active duty, plus 12 months.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 6386, effective March 23, 2018)

 

Section 1455.120  Conversion of a State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser License to an Associate Real Estate Appraiser License; Late Conversion; No Issuance of State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser License (Repealed)

 

                                                                                                                        

(Source:  Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 4741, effective March 9, 2007)

 

Section 1455.130  Application for Temporary Practice Permit; Term of Permit; Scope of Practice; Regulatory Responsibility; Notice

 

a)         Each non-resident applicant for a temporary practice permit issued pursuant to Section 5-50 of the Act shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application, provided by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         A certification of good standing from the jurisdiction of the applicant's place of residence or by a search by the Division of the ASC National Registry;

 

3)         The fee required by Section 1455.320; and

 

4)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

 

b)         The term for a temporary practice permit shall be 6 months from the date of issuance and may be extended for a period of an additional 6 months by request in writing to the Division.  A non-resident applicant may be issued no more than 4 temporary practice permits in a calendar year.

 

c)         Any person issued a temporary practice permit shall be limited to a specific appraisal assignment.  For the purposes of this Section, the term "assignment" shall mean one or more real estate appraisals and written appraisal reports that are covered by a contract to provide an appraisal.  A copy of the master agreement, as defined in Section 1455.10, must be supplied to the Division in the absence of a specific engagement.

 

d)         Any person issued a temporary practice permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Act and this Part, and the Division shall take regulatory responsibility for any person violating any provisions of the Act and this Part while the person is practicing in the State of Illinois.

 

e)         If the Division takes any disciplinary action against an appraiser practicing in the State of Illinois under a temporary practice permit, it shall notify the jurisdiction of the appraiser's place of residence.

 

f)         Persons issued a temporary practice permit shall affix the temporary practice permit number, issuance date, expiration date of the temporary practice permit, and permit title within the body of the report beneath the licensee's signature, on the certification page and wherever the signature appears.

 

g)         The permit title is "Illinois Temporary Practice Permit". Temporary Practice Permit assignments covered by a master agreement, as defined in Section 1455.10, or a written engagement must include, at a minimum, the date of the master agreement, the intended user, the intended use, the property type and the location of the Illinois property that is the subject of the report.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 5840, effective May 7, 2021)

 

Section 1455.140  Issuance of Certificate to Real Estate Appraisers; Temporary Practice Permits

 

a)         The Division shall issue a certificate of licensure to all real estate appraisers approved for licensure under the Act and this Part.  The certificate shall include the name, license number, address and rank of the real estate appraiser and the date of expiration.

 

b)         The Division shall issue a certificate for a temporary practice permit to all real estate appraisers approved to practice on a temporary permit.  The certificate shall include the name, temporary practice permit number and address of the real estate appraiser and the expiration date of the temporary practice permit.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 6386, effective March 23, 2018)

SUBPART C: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Section 1455.150  Qualifying Education Requirements; State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser; State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser; Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser; Non-Resident Qualifying Education; In Lieu of Requirements; Foreign Degrees

 

a)         Residential

An applicant for licensure as a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser shall meet the following criteria:

 

1)         1,500 hours of experience obtained during no fewer than 12 months is required, of which, no less than 50% must be in residential 1 to 4 families, USPAP compliant, appraisal work.  While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified;

 

2)         200 hours of modular appraisal education as stated in the Guide Notes (GN-1) of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria;

 

3)         Utilize one of the six formal education options, as follows:

Option 1	Bachelor's Degree or higher or equivalent from an accredited college, community college or university; or
Option 2	Associates Degree in a field of study related to:   ●     Business Administration; ●     Accounting; ●     Finance; ●    Economics; or ●    Real Estate; or
Option 3	Successful completion of 30 semester hours of college-level courses in each of the following topic areas:   ●    English Composition – 3 hours; ●    Microeconomics – 3 hours; ●    Macroeconomics – 3 hours; ●    Finance – 3 hours; ●    Algebra, Geometry, or Higher Math – 3 hours; ●    Statistics – 3 hours; ●    Computer Science – 3 hours; ●    Business Law or Real Estate Law – 3 hours; and ●    Two elective courses in any of the previous topics in Option 3 or in:             ●    Accounting, Geography, Agricultural       Economics, Business Management, or                   Real Estate – 3 hours each; or
Option 4	Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations that cover each of the specific topic areas in Option 3 (refer to the following CLEP Equivalency Table below); or
Option 5	Any combination of Option 3 and Option 4 that includes all of the topics identified; or
Option 6	No college-level education provided that the applicant held an active license as a Licensed Residential credential (in Illinois a 154 or 554 prefix) for a minimum of five years and have no record of any adverse, final, and non-appealable enforcement action affecting the Licensed Residential Appraiser's legal eligibility to engage in appraisal practice within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for a Certified Residential credential.

 

CLEP Equivalency Table
CLEP Exams	CLEP Semester Hours Granted	Applicable College Courses
College Algebra	3	Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, or Higher Mathematics
College Composition	6	English Composition
College Composition Modular	3	English Composition
College Mathematics	6	Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, or Higher Mathematics
Principles of Macroeconomics	3	Macroeconomics or Finance
Principles of Microeconomics	3	Microeconomics or Finance
Introductory Business Law	3	Business Law or Real Estate Law
Computer Science	3	Information Systems

 

4)         If an individual applicant for licensure submits integrated course credit for approval, the course must have been approved by the Course Approval Program of the AQB and a topic matrix revealing the exact number of hours for each section of course content must be provided for review.  Only integrated course credit bundled together to equal a module will be accepted.  Partial credit toward a module will not be accepted.  It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate compliance as part of the application.

 

b)         Any person who makes application for an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License shall be required, as a pre-requisite to examination, to successfully complete 75 classroom hours of qualifying education in subjects related to real estate appraisal, as outlined by Subpart H, and shall include 15 hours of instruction relative to USPAP that is approved by the AQB and taught by an AQB certified instructor.  All qualifying education requirements shall only be accepted from education providers and courses approved by the Division.  All 75 hours of qualifying education for the Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser credential must be completed within 5 years prior to the date of initial application.

 

c)         The Division may accept evidence of successful completion of qualifying education credit from another jurisdiction, if that jurisdiction's requirements are substantially the same as the State of Illinois' and meet the minimum licensing requirements of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and may be in modular format for licensure after May 1, 2018.  A real estate appraiser who wishes to obtain credit for qualifying education courses not licensed by the Division shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application provided by the Division requesting approval for qualifying education credit, signed by the applicant, on which all questions are answered;

 

2)         A certificate of successful completion provided by the education provider, a certification by the jurisdiction of the appraiser's place of residence of successful completion of the requested qualifying education credit, or any other evidence to be considered by the Division; and

 

3)         The fee required by Section 1455.320.

 

d)        General

An applicant for licensure as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser who has not gained appraisal experience shall meet the following criteria:

 

1)         3,000 hours of experience obtained during no fewer than 18 months is required, of which 1,500 hours must be in non-residential appraisal work. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified;

 

2)         300 hours of modular appraisal education as stated in the Required Core Curriculum of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria;

 

3)         Bachelors degree or higher or equivalent (see subsection (g)), from an accredited college or university; and

 

4)         If an individual applicant for licensure submits integrated course credit for approval, the course must have been approved by the Course Approval Program of the AQB and a topic matrix revealing the exact number of hours for each section of course content must be provided for review.  Only integrated course credit bundled together to equal a module will be accepted.  Partial credit toward a module will not be accepted.  It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate compliance as part of the application.

 

e)         The Division may accept evidence of successful completion of qualifying education credit from another jurisdiction, if that jurisdiction's requirements are substantially the same as the State of Illinois' and meet the minimum licensing requirements of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and may be in modular format for licensure after May 1, 2018.  A real estate appraiser who wishes to obtain credit for qualifying education courses not licensed by the Division shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application provided by the Division requesting approval for qualifying education credit, signed by the applicant, on which all questions are answered;

 

2)         A certificate of successful completion provided by the education provider, a certification by the jurisdiction of the appraiser's place of residence of successful completion of the requested qualifying education credit, or any other evidence to be considered by the Division; and

 

3)         The fee required by Section 1455.320.

 

f)         Credit toward qualifying education requirements may also be obtained via the completion of a graduate (masters or doctoral) degree in Real Estate from an accredited college or university approved by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or a regional or national accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, provided that the college or university has had its curriculum reviewed and approved by the AQB.

 

g)         Applicants seeking credit for foreign degrees shall have an evaluation of their education credentials to convert the credentials to American equivalent semester credits and courses. Only vendors and organizations recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education will be permitted to conduct the evaluations.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.160  Continuing Education Requirements for State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, and Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser; Non-Resident Continuing Education Approval

 

a)         CE Credit

 

1)         A State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, or Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser who makes application to renew his or her real estate appraiser license shall successfully complete the equivalent of 14 hours of approved continuing education per year preceding the renewal, e.g., a total of 28 hours of approved continuing education for a 2-year renewal.  Continuing education credit will only be accepted from education providers and courses approved by the Division.

 

2)         If a real estate appraiser was issued an initial license for less than 185 days prior to the expiration of the license, then no continuing education is required for that renewal.  If a real estate appraiser has held a license 185 days or more prior to the expiration, then 14 hours of approved continuing education is required for that year.  An additional 14 hours of CE is required for the following year, pursuant to subsection (a)(1).

 

3)         A real estate appraiser must complete the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent as determined by the AQB or an alternate method established by the AQB taught by an AQB certified instructor who also holds a current appraiser certification by a state during each pre-renewal period prior to renewing or converting his or her real estate appraiser license, unless the real estate appraiser was issued his or her initial license for a period of less than 185 days prior to the expiration date.  A real estate appraiser must complete the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent by June 30 of the calendar year following the release of USPAP.  Those real estate appraisers issued a license more than 6 months after the effective date of USPAP shall complete the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course within 6 months after licensure.

 

4)         Pursuant to 1455.320(g)(7), the Division, at its discretion, may assess an administrative fee at a rate of $100 per credit hour for CE courses completed after the Renewal Deadline. The administrative fee shall not exceed $2,000.

 

5)         A licensee seeking renewal shall complete CE by the Renewal Deadline. The Division shall conduct audits to verify compliance with this Section. If, during an audit, the Division determines that a licensee may be deficient in complying with CE requirements, the Division may notify the licensee of the possible deficiency.

 

A)        If satisfactory evidence of compliance with CE requirements is submitted by the Renewal Deadline that indicates that the licensee complied with the CE requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1) or (2), and subsection (a)(3), the Division will process the licensee renewal.

 

B)        If the licensee submits an application for renewal and fails to submit satisfactory evidence of compliance with CE requirements by the Renewal Deadline, the failure shall be evidence of a violation of Section 1455.310(e) regarding unprofessional conduct in applying for renewal of, or to procure, a license, and as set forth in Section 15-10 of the Act. The Division shall send notice to the licensee, indicating the commencement of disciplinary proceedings that may result in public discipline.

 

b)         CE Credit from Another Jurisdiction

The Division may accept evidence of successful completion of continuing education credit from another jurisdiction if that jurisdiction's requirements are substantially the same as the State of Illinois' and meet the recommendations of the AQB, and if the credit was earned and submitted by the Renewal Deadline.  A real estate appraiser who wishes to obtain credit for continuing education courses not licensed by the Division shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application provided by the Division requesting approval for continuing education credit, signed by the applicant, on which all questions are answered;

 

2)         A certificate of successful completion provided by the education provider or a certification by the jurisdiction of the appraiser's place of residence of successful completion of the requested continuing education credit; and

 

3)         The fee required by Section 1455.320.

 

c)         CE Requirements Regarding Renewal, Restoration or Reinstatement

Prior to returning to active status, a licensee not authorized to practice must complete all required CE hours that would have been required if the licensee was in an active status. The required hours must also include the current 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent. The license will not be restored to active status unless and until all requirements of this Part are met.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 9958, effective July 26, 2021)

SUBPART D: EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

Section 1455.170  Experience Requirements for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License

 

Any person who makes application for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License shall be required, as a pre-requisite to examination, to provide evidence of obtaining 3,000 hours of appraisal experience during no fewer than 30 months, of which 1,500 hours shall be in non‑residential appraisal work, and shall submit such evidence to the Division as required by Section 1455.190.  The total number of submitted appraisal experience hours shall not exceed 4,000.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.180  Experience Requirements for a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License

 

Any person who makes application for a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License shall be required, as a pre-requisite to examination, to provide evidence of obtaining no less than 1,500 hours of appraisal experience during no fewer than 12 months and shall submit that evidence to the Division as required by Section 1455.190.  Waiver valuations prepared in accordance with Section 5-5 of the Act shall not be counted toward appraisal experience credit for any credential classification.  The total number of submitted appraisal experience hours shall not exceed 3,500.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 5840, effective May 7, 2021)

 

Section 1455.190  Verification of Experience Credit

 

All applicants shall verify experience credit on forms provided by the Division.  Those forms shall include information on the type of property, date of report, address of appraised property, description of work performed and number of work hours.  The Division may audit such verification and, if requested, the applicant must provide experience documentation in the form of reports or file memoranda and should support the experience claimed.  The Division, at its discretion, will determine the validity of all appraisal experience credit in conformity with criteria recommended by the AQB. All experience must be USPAP compliant. An applicant's experience must be in appraisal work conforming to Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and/or 6 in which the appraiser demonstrates proficiency in appraisal principles, methodology, procedures (development), and reporting conclusions.

 

a)         For applicants intending to upgrade to a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License:

 

1)         No more than 30% of the residential experience shall be claimed for appraisal review or appraisal consulting assignments.

 

2)         No more than 30% of the residential experience shall be claimed for the appraisal of vacant land.

 

3)         No more than 30% of the total experience shall be non-residential assignments.

 

4)         No less than 50% of the total experience submitted shall contain signed certifications by the applicant.

 

5)         All experience logs must contain original signatures.

 

b)         For applicants intending to upgrade to a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License:

 

1)         No more than 30% of the experience shall be claimed for appraisal review or appraisal consulting assignments.

 

2)         No more than 30% of the residential experience shall be claimed for the appraisal of vacant land.

 

3)         No less than 50% of the total experience submitted shall contain signed certifications by the applicant.

 

4)         All experience logs must contain original signatures (not stamps or digital signatures).

 

c)         Practicum courses that are approved by the AQB Course Approval Program or by the Division shall satisfy the non-traditional client experience requirement.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.195 Acceptable Experience Credit and Request for Reconsideration

 

If experience has been approved or disapproved by the Division, and the applicant disagrees with the number of experience credit hours awarded, the applicant may, within 14 days after the Division's written notice, request in writing that the Division reconsider its determination. The request must indicate the number of hours of experience credit that the applicant believes is appropriate and must explain in detail why the applicant disagrees with the Division's decision. Review of any such request for reconsideration will be performed by one or more members of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. The Board shall then submit to the Division its recommendation for final action.

 

(Source:  Added at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.200  Acceptable Appraisal Experience Credit

 

a)         Acceptable appraisal experience shall include, but is not limited to, fee and staff appraisal, ad valorem tax appraisal, condemnation appraisal, review appraisal, appraisal analysis, highest and best use analysis, and feasibility analysis/study.  All appraisal experience shall conform to USPAP and shall meet the requirements of the AQB.  All experience credit must have been obtained after January 30, 1989.

 

b)         Appraisal education may not be substituted for appraisal experience, except for practicum courses approved by the AQB Course Approval Program and/or the Division. 

 

c)                  A traditional client is not necessary for an appraisal to qualify for appraisal experience.  Experience gained for work without a traditional client cannot exceed 50% of the total experience requirement.  An hour of appraisal experience is defined as verifiable time spent in performing tasks in accordance with acceptable appraisal experience as identified by the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

 

d)         Time spent in travel to and from the subject property and to other data sources shall not count toward appraisal experience.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

SUBPART E: BUSINESS PRACTICES; STANDARDS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE

 

Section 1455.205  Record Keeping Requirements

 

Licensees must retain any communication, including but not limited to written, oral or web form, of an appraisal, appraisal review or appraisal service that is transmitted to the client upon completion of an assignment for a period of at least five years, or at least two years after final disposition of any administrative or judicial proceeding in which the appraiser provided testimony related to the assignment, whichever period expires last.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.210  Notification of Name Change

 

It is the responsibility of each licensee issued a license under the Act to notify the Division, on forms provided by the Division, within 15 days after any change of name.  For example, if the licensee has had a name change either by court order or due to a change in marital status, the licensee shall notify the Division of the name change, together with a certified copy of the marriage certificate or portions of the court order relating to the name change, and indicate under which name the license shall be issued.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.220  Assumed Name

 

If a licensee operates under any name other than that appearing on his or her license, he or she shall submit to the Division a certified copy of his or her registration under the Assumed Business Name Act [805 ILCS 405] at the time of application or within 30 days after the registration.

 

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 16445, effective October 13, 2005)

 

Section 1455.230  Address Change; Street Address

 

It is the responsibility of the licensee to notify the Division, on forms provided by the Division, of a change of address, e-mail address, or website address or addresses within 15 days after the change.  The licensee shall provide a street address of the licensee's residence or business location.  The licensee's address of record shall not be a Post Office Box or a mailbox located within a retail postal business.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.240  Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

 

a)         Pursuant to Section 10-10 of the Act, the 2020-2021 USPAP are hereby incorporated by reference with no later amendments or editions.

 

b)         All real estate appraisers licensed under the Act shall practice in accordance with USPAP except where the standards are contrary to Illinois law or public policy (USPAP, Jurisdictional Exception).

 

c)         All investigators, board members, auditors and examiners employed or retained by the Division are exempt from the requirements of USPAP Standard 3 while performing an investigation, audit or examination.

 

d)         If the Division files a formal complaint alleging violations of USPAP, a USPAP Standard 3 review shall be utilized by the Division at a formal hearing.  The Division may limit the scope of the USPAP Standard 3 review to exclude valuation.

 

(Source:  Amended at 44 Ill. Reg. 210, effective December 23, 2019)

 

Section 1455.245  Scope of Property Condition Inspections by Real Estate Appraisers

 

Licensed real estate appraisers may include in an appraisal report comments on the condition of the property that affect property value, including physical deficiencies, adverse conditions and renovations, based on observations by the licensed real estate appraiser during the appraisal of the property. Licensed real estate appraisers may not provide these comments for compensation, or with the expectation of receiving compensation, directly or indirectly, as a substitute for a home inspection, or a home inspection report, prepared by a licensed home inspector. All appraisal reports of a property that is 1 to 4 residential units prepared by licensed real estate appraisers must include the following statement: "The comments by the licensed real estate appraiser contained within this appraisal report on the condition of the property do not address "standards of practice" as defined in the Home Inspector License Act [225 ILCS 441] and 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1410 and are not to be considered a home inspection or home inspection report."

 

(Source:  Added at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

SUBPART F: ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS

 

Section 1455.250  Appraiser Responsibilities as Relating to Appraisal Management Companies

 

Pursuant to Section 15-10(a) of the Act, failure to comply with any of the following shall be considered a violation and may subject a licensee to discipline as provided for in the Act and this Part:

 

a)         An appraiser shall identify an appraisal management company as the client if the appraisal management company is engaging the appraiser. 

 

b)         An appraiser shall not provide appraisal practice service to an appraisal management company unless the appraisal management company is lawfully registered in Illinois pursuant to Section 20 of the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act [225 ILCS 459] and 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1452.

 

c)         When an appraisal management company engages:

 

1)         An independent appraiser by employment or contract for a specific assignment, the appraiser shall prominently display the appraisal fee received from the appraisal management company in the certification as follows: "The compensation for this appraisal assignment is $_____."

 

2)         An employee appraiser for a specific assignment, the appraiser shall prominently display the appraisal fee received from the appraisal management company in the certification as follows: "The compensation for this appraisal assignment is $_____."

 

3)         An employee appraiser who receives a salary and does not receive a fee for the assignment, the employee appraiser shall prominently display the following language: "The appraiser is a salaried employee and received no appraisal fee for the assignment."

 

4)         An appraiser for a specific assignment, the appraiser shall prominently display the appraisal management company's Illinois registration number and expiration date as follows: "The appraisal management company's Illinois registration number is ________ and it expires on (month/day/year)."

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.260  Suspension or Denial for Failure to Pay Taxes, Child Support or any Illinois-Guaranteed Student Loan

 

a)         If the Division receives certification that a licensee is in violation of Section 15-40, 15-45 or 15-50 of the Act, the Division shall notify the licensee at the licensee's address of record or by emailing a copy of the order to the licensee's email address of record, that the licensee may be refused renewal of the license at its expiration date, unless the licensee provides to the Division certification that the licensee has eliminated the arrearage or has arranged for payment of the obligations in a manner satisfactory to the appropriate administering agency.

 

b)         If the Division receives certification that an applicant is in violation of Section 15-40, 15-45 or 15-50 of the Act, the Division shall notify the applicant of its intent to deny the applicant a license under the Act, unless the applicant provides to the Division proof that the applicant has eliminated the arrearage or has arranged for payment of the obligations in a manner satisfactory to the appropriate administering agency.

 

c)         For the purposes of this Section, "certification" shall mean:

 

1)         a verified statement by the appropriate administering agency of the delinquency, failure to file or failure to pay; or

 

2)         a finding by an administrative body, after notice to the licensee or applicant of evidentiary proceedings, or a court of competent jurisdiction that the licensee or applicant is delinquent in child support or is liable to pay a certain amount for Illinois taxes or is delinquent or has defaulted on an Illinois-guaranteed student loan obligation.

 

d)         A licensee or applicant may participate in a hearing, but the hearing shall only be the purpose of proving that the petitioner is not the person for which such failure to pay or arrearage information was received; that the petitioner has executed a formal, written payment plan with the appropriate administering agency, signed by both parties; or that the petitioner has satisfied the outstanding debt.  Collateral attack of the certification is not permitted.

 

e)         A license will be eligible for reinstatement, renewal or issuance upon a showing that the certified failure to file, failure to pay delinquency or default, as set forth in subsection (c), has been satisfied, and by completing the appropriate application and paying any fees provided in this Part.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.270  Additional Education; Reporting Requirements

 

The Division may require a licensee, pursuant to a compliance agreement or order:

 

a)         To complete additional continuing education or qualifying education coursework; and

 

b)         To provide any reports, records or other documents pertaining to appraisal activity that the Division may deem necessary to maintain standards of professional conduct, the competency of a licensee, and the protection of the public.

 

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)

 

Section 1455.280  Administrative Warning Letter

 

The Division may issue an administrative warning letter with or without a compliance agreement that may include a fee pursuant to Section 1455.320(g)(9).  A compliance agreement may include conditions in order to maintain the standards of professional conduct, the competency of a licensee, and protection of the public.  Administrative warning letters with or without a compliance agreement are not considered to be discipline and are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140].

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.290  Cooperation Required with the Division

 

Pursuant to Section 15-10(a)(17) of the Act, all licensees are required to fully cooperate with any audit, investigation, interrogatory, examination or request for information regarding any aspect of the licensee's appraisal practice or application for licensure.  Full cooperation includes, but is not necessarily limited to providing to the Division within 30 days after its request:

 

a)         A complete copy of an appraisal or appraisal review assignment as it was transmitted to the client, including file memoranda, work files, supporting and/or verification documentation that are required to be maintained by the Act and this Part;

 

b)         Continuing education certificates or experience/work log that are required to be maintained by the Act or this Part; or

 

c)         A complete answer to any written interrogatory or request for clarification submitted to a licensee or applicant.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.300  Felony Convictions; Discipline of Other Professional License; Notification

 

a)         A licensee who holds a valid license issued under the Act shall notify the Division in writing within 30 days after the date of conviction for any crime described in Section 15-10(a)(4) of the Act.  In addition to the notice, the licensee shall provide to the Division all court records, including but not limited to indictments, information, plea agreements, pre-trial sentencing motions, investigations and orders, as well as judgment and sentencing orders, or other information as required by the Division to determine fitness for licensure.

 

b)         A licensee who holds a valid license issued under the Act who has had another professional license disciplined as described in Section 15-10(a)(9) of the Act shall notify the Division in writing within 30 days after any adverse temporary or final order.  In addition to the notice, the licensee shall provide all adverse orders, whether by consent or otherwise, plea agreements, motions or pleadings in which a licensee has made a written statement or admission of culpability in the violation of a professional regulation or standard, or other information as required by the Division to determine fitness for licensure.

 

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 16445, effective October 13, 2005)

 

Section 1455.310  Unprofessional Conduct

 

Dishonorable, unethical or unprofessional conduct includes, but is not limited to, the commission of any one of the following:

 

a)         Aiding or assisting another in the violation of the Act or this Part;

 

b)         Failing to satisfy a material term of a consent to administrative supervision order or consent order;

 

c)         Aiding, assisting or facilitating another in using or appropriating credentials or a license for the purpose of preparing an appraisal report;

 

d)         Delivering an appraisal report in a manner in which the appraiser knows, or should know, a true copy of the report will not be delivered to all intended users;

 

e)         Providing false information with regard to the completion of continuing education;

 

f)         Failure of a supervisor to sign the Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser's log, without good cause;

 

g)         Failing to exercise due care to prevent unauthorized use of his or her digital signature;

 

h)         Failing to complete the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent by June 30 of an even-numbered year;

 

i)          Denying an employee or contracted appraiser reasonable access to his or her workfile contents and/or reports without good cause;

 

j)          Failing to provide a completed report to a client for which the total agreed compensation has been received by the licensee, without good cause; or

 

k)         Transmitting an unsigned assignment result to a client or end-user client.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.315  Supervisor and Trainee Requirements (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.316  Supervisor and Trainee Requirements

 

a)         Requirements of a Supervising Appraiser

 

1)         A supervising appraiser shall provide to the Division in writing the name and address of each Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser within 10 days after engagement, and notify the Division in writing within 10 days after termination of the engagement on a form provided by the Division.

 

2)         A supervising appraiser shall instruct and directly supervise an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser for any classification of license or certificate in the entire preparation of each appraisal. A supervising appraiser shall provide direct supervision, being personally and physically present, during a minimum of the first 500 hours of experience for no fewer than 25 assignments or thereafter until such time as the supervising appraiser determines the Associate Real Estate Trainee is competent within the meaning of the AQB's "Real Property Qualification Criteria" effective January 1, 2015.  If a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser is supervising an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser, all appraisals completed during the first 500 hours of experience may be non‑residential appraisals.  The supervising appraiser shall approve and sign all final appraisal documents certifying that the appraisals are in compliance with USPAP.

 

3)         A supervising appraiser's determination of competence shall not be unreasonably withheld. A supervising appraiser shall not cause a trainee to exceed an additional 350 hours of experience beyond the 500 hours required by subsection (a)(2), without good cause, in determining that a trainee lacks competence in accordance with the Competency Rule of USPAP.

 

4)         A supervising appraiser shall hold an active valid license issued under the Act as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser or a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser. The license held by the supervising appraiser shall be in good standing and shall not have been subject to any disciplinary action within any jurisdiction within the last 3 years that affects the supervisory appraiser's legal eligibility to engage in appraisal practice. A supervisory appraiser subject to a disciplinary action would be considered to be in "good standing" 3 years after the successful completion/ termination of the sanction imposed against the appraiser.  An Illinois certified appraiser seeking to supervise any Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers, prior to being permitted to supervise, must complete:

 

A)        the six-hour Illinois Supervisor-Trainee Course; or

 

B)        the three-hour AQB portion of the Illinois Supervisor-Trainee Course followed within one-year by the Illinois jurisdictional portion.

 

b)         Requirements of an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

 

1)         An Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser shall provide to the Division, in writing, the name and address of each supervising appraiser within 10 days of engagement, on a form provided by the Division, and shall notify the Division, on a form provided by the Division, within 10 days after termination of the engagement.

 

2)         An Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser shall maintain an appraisal log for each supervising appraiser. The supervising appraiser and the trainee shall be jointly responsible for maintaining the appraisal experience log. The log must, at a minimum, include the following for each appraisal:

 

A)        Type of property;

 

B)        Date of report;

 

C)        Property description;

 

D)        Description of work performed by the trainee and scope of review and supervision by the supervising appraiser;

 

E)        Number of actual work hours by the trainee on the assignment; and

 

F)         The signature and State license number of the supervising appraiser.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 6386, effective March 23, 2018)

SUBPART G: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

 

Section 1455.320  Fees

 

a)         Initial Application Fee for Appraiser License

 

1)         The application fee for an initial license as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser shall be $315, which shall include the National Registry fee.

 

2)         The application fee for an initial license as an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser shall be $225.

 

b)         Renewal Application Fee for Appraiser License

 

1)         The application fee to renew a license as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser or a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser shall be calculated at $265 per year, which shall include the National Registry fees.

 

2)         The application to renew an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License shall be calculated at $150 per year.

 

3)         The application fee to renew a license that has expired, as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser or an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser shall be the sum of all lapsed renewal fees plus a $50 late fee.

 

c)         Application Fee for Temporary Practice Permit

The application fee for a temporary practice permit pursuant to the Act and this Part shall be $100.  The additional fee required for an extension granted pursuant to the Act and this Part for a temporary practice permit shall be $50.

 

d)         Initial Application Fee for a License as an Education Provider, a Qualifying Education Course, a Continuing Education Course, and a Practicum Course

 

1)         The application fee for a license as an education provider shall be $550, plus course application fees.

 

2)         The application fee for a license for a qualifying education course shall be $150.

 

3)         The application fee for a license for a continuing education course shall be $50.

 

4)         The application fee for the 15-Hour National USPAP Course or its equivalent shall be $50.

 

5)         The fee to convert an Illinois licensed qualifying education course, except for the 15-Hour National USPAP Course, to a continuing education course shall be $25.

 

6)         The application fee for the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent shall be $25.

 

e)         Application Fee to Renew a License as an Education Provider, a Qualifying Education Course, and a Continuing Education Course

 

1)         The application fee to renew a license as an education provider shall be $250 per year.

 

2)         The application fee to renew a license that has expired as an education provider shall be the sum of all lapsed renewal fees plus a $50 late fee.

 

3)         The application fee to renew a license as a qualifying education course, except for the 15-Hour National USPAP Course, with no material changes, shall be $50 per year.

 

4)         The application fee to renew a license that has expired as a qualifying education course, with no material changes, shall be the sum of all lapsed renewal fees plus a $50 late fee.

 

5)         The application fee to renew a license as a continuing education course, except for the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course, with no material changes, shall be $25 per year.

 

6)         The application fee to renew a license that has expired as a continuing education course, with no material changes, shall be the sum of all lapsed renewal fees plus a $50 late fee.

 

f)         For the purposes of determining if a license has expired under this Section, the Division of Real Estate shall consider the license expired if the postmark on the renewal application is a date later than the expiration date or, if delivered other than by mail, the license shall be considered expired if the renewal application is received by the Division on a date later than the expiration date.

 

g)         General

 

1)         All fees paid pursuant to the Act and this Part are non-refundable.

 

2)         The fee for a certification of a licensee's record for any purpose shall be $25.

 

3)         The fee for a roster of persons licensed under the Act shall be the cost of producing the roster.

 

4)         Applicants for an examination as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, or an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser shall be required to pay a fee covering the cost of providing the examination.  If a designated testing service is utilized for the examination, the fee shall be paid directly to the designated testing service.  Failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place specified, after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged, shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee.

 

5)         The fee for a copy of the transcript of any proceeding under the Act shall be the cost to produce the copy.

 

6)         The fee for certifying any record, e.g., a copy of a disciplinary order or application, shall be $1 per page.

 

7)         The Department may charge an administrative fee not to exceed $2,000, as a part of a compliance agreement issued with an administrative warning letter pursuant to Section 1455.280.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.330  Granting of Variances

 

The Secretary may grant variances from this Part when he or she finds:

 

a)         The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated;

 

b)         The granting of the variance would not be contrary to the public welfare; and

 

c)         The rule from which the variance is granted would, in the particular case, be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome.

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.335  Refusal to Issue an Appraiser License Based on Criminal History Record

 

a)         For purposes of this Part, criminal history record information is defined as information collected by criminal justice agencies (see the Criminal Identification Act [20 ILCS 2630]) on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notation of arrests, detention, indictments, information or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising from those actions, sentencing, correctional supervision and release. The individual records must contain both information sufficient to identify the subject of the record and notations regarding any formal criminal justice transaction involving the identified individual.

 

b)         In determining whether an applicant for an appraiser's license is unfit for licensure because of criminal history record information, the Division shall consider the following standards:

 

1)         Whether the crime was one of armed violence (see Article 33A of the Criminal Code of 2012 [720 ILCS 5]) or moral turpitude. Moral turpitude consists of:

 

A)        Crime involving dishonesty, false statement or some other element of deceit, untruthfulness or falsification, including but not limited to perjury, inducement of perjury, false statement, criminal fraud, embezzlement, false pretense, forgery, counterfeiting and theft.

 

B)        Drug offenses, including but not limited to violations of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act [720 ILCS 570] and federal drug enforcement laws (21 USC 801 et seq.).

 

C)        Sex offenses, including but not limited to all crimes listed in Article 11 of the Criminal Code of 2012 [720 ILCS 5].

 

2)         Whether the crime is related to any of the real estate professions.

 

3)         Whether more than 10 years have elapsed since the date of completion of the imposed sentence.

 

4)         Whether the conviction was from a city ordinance violation or a conviction for which a jail sentence was not imposed.

 

5)         Whether the applicant has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust. The Division shall consider, but not be bound by, the following in considering whether an applicant has been presumed to be rehabilitated:

 

A)        Completion of probation;

 

B)        Completion of parole supervision; or

 

C)        If no parole was granted, a period of 10 years has elapsed after final discharge or release from any term of imprisonment without any subsequent conviction.

 

c)         If any one of the following factors exists, this outweighs the presumption of rehabilitation established in subsection (b)(5):

 

1)         Lack of compliance with terms of punishment (i.e., failure to pay fines or make restitution, violation of the terms of probation or parole);

 

2)         Unwillingness to undergo, or lack of cooperation in, medical or psychiatric treatment/counseling;

 

3)         Falsification of an application for licensure with the Division;

 

4)         Failure to furnish to the Division additional information or failure to appear for an interview or meeting with the Division in relation to the applicant's application for licensure.

 

d)         The following criminal history records shall not be considered in connection with an application for licensure:

 

1)         Juvenile adjudications;

 

2)         Records of arrest not followed by a conviction;

 

3)         Convictions overturned by a higher court;

 

4)         Convictions that have been the subject of a pardon or expungement.

 

e)         Notification of Denial and Request for Hearing

 

1)         If the determination is made that the applicant is unfit for licensure, the Division shall send the notice of denial to the applicant at the applicant's address of record or email of record.  All such notices will include a statement of the reason for the Division's action.

2)         An applicant may request a hearing to contest the Division's action pursuant to 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1110.  The request shall be in writing and must be received by the Division not later than 20 days after the date the Division mailed or personally delivered the notice of its action to the applicant.

 

3)         After receipt of a request for a hearing and prior to any such hearing, the Division may schedule an informal conference with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues in controversy.  The Division shall notify the applicant of the informal conference at least 20 days prior to the hearing.  Failure by the applicant to attend the informal conference shall act as a withdrawal of the applicant's request for a hearing.  The provisions of this subsection (e)(3) shall not apply if an informal conference was held prior to the Division serving notice upon the applicant as described in subsection (e)(1).

 

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 21599, effective November 26, 2018)

 

Section 1455.340  Duties of the Secretary

 

a)         The Secretary may delegate authority to the Director.  The delegation may include, but is not limited to:

 

1)         Determine the course of an investigation based upon his or her knowledge, training and experience;

 

2)         Determine whether a complaint be closed without an investigation, given the allegations, or evidence of a violation of the Act or this Part;

 

3)         Close a complaint without any action;

 

4)         Issue an administrative warning letter or cease and desist letter, or request that an attorney issue such letters;

 

5)         Enter into compliance agreements;

 

6)         Refer a complaint for prosecution; or

 

7)         Act upon a request for a variance from this Part.

 

b)         The authority, once delegated, shall continue until such time as it is amended or withdrawn.

 

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 16445, effective October 13, 2005)

 

Section 1455.345  IDFPR Coordinator of Real Estate Appraisal

 

The Coordinator of Real Estate Appraisal appointed pursuant to Section 25-15 of the Act shall, during his or her tenure as Coordinator of Real Estate Appraisal, complete and remain current with regard to all continuing education requirements of the Act and this Part as if his or her real estate appraiser license were active. Upon termination of his or her tenure as Coordinator of Real Estate Appraisal, the license of that person shall not be restored to active status unless and until all requirements of this Part are met.

 

(Source:  Added at 37 Ill. Reg. 19189, effective December 31, 2013)

SUBPART H: EDUCATION PROVIDER AND COURSE PROVISIONS

 

Section 1455.350  Education Provider Application; Requirements

 

a)         In accordance with Section 20-5 of the Act, any person or entity seeking approval to provide qualifying education and/or continuing education courses shall submit an application, no later than 45 days in advance of the first course offering date, on forms provided by the Division, along with the appropriate fee required by Section 1455.320.  In addition, course applications:

 

1)         May be deferred by the Division for no more than 45 days, pending notification or return to the applicant of an incomplete or cancelled filing, which can be remedied within 14 days after notification. If not remedied within 14 days, the application will be rejected; 

 

2)         That are not approved for use by the Division can be resubmitted once all the deficiencies or objections identified by the Division are addressed and an explanation of how the applicant has satisfied each deficiency or objection is provided, along with the filing fee required by Section 1455.320.

 

b)         If a course has been materially revised during the two-year license period, it must be resubmitted for review and approval along with the appropriate fee required by Section 1455.320. Revised material must be shaded, coded or otherwise designated to enable timely review.

 

c)         The program of qualifying education and/or continuing education for a licensed education provider shall:

 

1)         Be approved by the provider's governing and/or supervising body;

 

2)         Utilize qualified instructors as follows:

 

A)        to instruct such courses as, but not limited to:

 

i)          qualifying education courses for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (the instructor shall be a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser or its equivalent from another jurisdiction, or a full time faculty member of a college or university);

 

ii)         qualifying education courses for a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser or an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser (the instructor shall be a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser or its equivalent from another jurisdiction, or a  full time faculty member of a college or university);

 

iii)        continuing education courses (the instructor shall have the appropriate education and experience in appraisal or the subject matter being taught);

 

B)        all instructors teaching USPAP courses shall be, at a minimum, AQB certified instructors who also hold a current appraiser certification from a state; and

 

C)        all AQB Certified USPAP instructors who will be teaching online National USPAP offerings, whether QE or CE, must hold a current Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) designation from the International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC);

 

3)         Offer courses that are approved and licensed by the Division, and conform to the standards established in this Subpart.

 

d)         Business Practices and Recordkeeping

 

1)         An education provider must provide a facility for the maintenance of all records for a minimum of 5 years.

 

2)         Course approval by the Division does not apply retroactively.

 

3)         The course applicant must have a written attendance policy that requires student attendance to be verified.

 

4)         The course applicant must have established a policy on course scheduling that provides for a maximum of 8 classroom hours of instruction in any given day and for appropriate breaks during each class session.

             

e)         Administration

 

1)         No licensed education provider shall advertise that it is endorsed, recommended, or accredited by the Division.  The education provider may indicate that it is licensed by, and the course of study has been approved and licensed by, the Division.  Applicants may not state in any advertising or other materials that a course is being, or has been, submitted to the Division or to the Board for review.

 

2)         Each education provider shall provide a prospective student prior to enrollment with information specifying the course of study to be offered, the tuition, the provider's policy regarding refunds, any additional fee for supplies, materials or books, and other matters that are material to the relationship between the provider and the student.  Education providers are prohibited from sharing course materials in violation of copyright laws.

 

3)         Each education provider shall maintain for each student a record including the course of study undertaken, dates of attendance, and a transcript of courses satisfactorily completed.  All records shall be maintained by the education provider for a period of 5 years and shall be made available to the student or to the Division upon request during regular business hours.  An education provider may charge a student the cost of reproducing copies of a transcript.

 

4)         Each education provider shall upon request by the Division, provide evidence of financial resources available to equip and maintain its program, as documented by, e.g., a current balance sheet or an income statement.

5)        

            Each education provider shall notify the Division, on a form approved by the Division, of all proposed changes in ownership of the education provider at least 30 days prior to the change in ownership.  Changes include, but are not limited to, a transfer of ownership, bankruptcy or dissolution of the entity.

 

6)         An education provider shall not contract with an instructor who has been subject to disciplinary action that is in the public record in any jurisdiction in the three years prior to the course offering.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.355  USPAP Course Titles

 

All USPAP course offerings shall contain the effective years in the course title.

 

(Source:  Added at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.360  Qualifying Education Course Requirements of Education Providers

 

a)         For the purposes of this Section, a course shall be defined as a course of instruction that meets the curriculum requirements of this Subpart for each license category and that is at least 15 hours in length.

 

b)         Each course shall meet the appropriate course curriculum prescribed in Section 1455.370 of this Subpart.

 

c)         Each course shall include an examination of a minimum of 25 questions for each 15 hours of instruction, e.g., a 15 hour course would require a 25 question examination, a 30 hour course would require a 50 question examination.  The questions shall be either multiple choice or true/false or a combination.  Open book examinations shall not be accepted.  No student shall be deemed to have successfully completed the course unless he or she has scored a minimum of 70% on the course examination.

 

d)         The Division shall only grant approval for courses that are a part of an overall qualifying education program for each license category; e.g., an education provider must have a 75 hour qualifying education program approved for an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser, a 200 hour qualifying education program approved for a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, and an education provider must have a 300 hour qualifying education program approved for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.  The Division will not review or recommend any course to the Board that consists of integrated course content not equaling a full module.

 

e)         Each education provider who seeks approval of a course shall submit to the Division an application on forms provided by the Division, which shall include, but is not limited to, an outline and course description for each course, materials to be used in instruction, an examination with answer key, and the appropriate fee pursuant to Section 1455.320.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.365  Practicum Course Requirements

 

A practicum course must include the generally applicable methods of appraisal practice for the credential category. Content includes, but is not limited to: requiring the student to produce credible appraisals that utilize an actual subject property; performing market research containing sales analysis; and applying and reporting the applicable appraisal approaches in conformity with USPAP. Assignments must require problem solving skills for a variety of property types for the credential category.

 

a)         The student/instructor ratio for any practicum course shall be limited at the discretion of the Division.

 

b)         The client and intended user for all practicum assignments shall be the course provider.

 

c)         The intended use for all practicum assignments shall be "for experience credit".

 

d)         There must be an identifiable subject property and the student should personally inspect it.

 

e)         All data on comparable properties researched, analyzed and used in the assignment must be actual and identifiable market data.

 

f)         All data on comparable properties utilized should be verified with at least one market participant of the sale/rent (e.g., buyer, seller or broker) and the student must inspect the exterior of each comparable property utilized.

 

g)         The final assignment must be communicated in compliance with the Appraisal Report option of Standard 2 of USPAP.

 

h)         Restricted Reports will not be accepted for practicum experience.

 

i)          The final reports must be maintained by the student in accordance with the Record Keeping Section of the Ethics Rule of USPAP and with Section 10‑20 of the Act.

 

j)          The practicum course shall result in an appraisal and appraisal report completed in accordance with USPAP.

 

k)         Students may obtain experience hours equal to the classroom instruction and to the verifiable time spent on the assignment or assignments.

 

l)          An instructor conducting a residential experience practicum course shall hold either a Certified Residential or Certified General credential in good standing, in any jurisdiction.

 

m)        An instructor conducting a general experience practicum course shall hold a Certified General credential in good standing.

 

n)         Any approved practicum instructor is exempt from obtaining a Temporary Practice permit in conjunction with a practicum assignment.

 

o)         The instructor shall grade and correct all assignments and should assure USPAP compliance.

 

p)         The instructor shall meet with the students a minimum of 50% of the course hours during the course.  The remaining 50% of the course hours are practicum related experiences.

 

q)         The course may be audited by the Division.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.370  Qualifying Course Curriculum; State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser; State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser; Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

 

a)         Qualifying education course work to obtain a license as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser shall consist of 300 classroom hours of instruction, which shall include the 75 hour requirement for an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License, or the 200 hour requirement for a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License.  The content for qualifying education courses shall not be repetitive and shall represent a progression of instruction in which the appraiser's knowledge is increased.  The core curriculum for qualifying education courses shall be the core curriculum as approved and revised by AQB.

 

b)        Qualifying education course work to obtain a license as a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser shall consist of 200 classroom hours of instruction, which shall include the 75 hour requirement for an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License.  The content for qualifying education courses shall not be repetitive and shall represent a progression of instruction in which the appraiser's knowledge is increased.  The core curriculum for qualifying education courses shall be the core curriculum as approved and as revised by AQB.

 

c)         Qualifying education course work to obtain a license as an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser shall consist of 75 classroom hours of instruction and the content of instruction may include instruction in, but is not limited to, the following topics:

 

1)         influences on real estate value;

 

2)         legal considerations in appraisal;

 

3)         types of value;

 

4)         economic principles;

 

5)         real estate markets and analysis;

 

6)         valuation process;

 

7)         property description;

 

8)         highest and best use analysis;

 

9)         appraisal statistical concepts;

 

10)         sales comparison approach;

 

11)         site value;

 

12)         cost approach;

 

13)         income approach;

 

14)         valuation of partial interests;

 

15)         appraisal standards and ethics; and

 

16)         other topics approved by the Division.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.375  Prerequisite Education Course – Supervisor-Trainee Course

 

a)         Beginning January 1, 2015, prior to issuance of the initial Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser credential, the applicant shall provide evidence to the Division that he or she has successfully completed:

 

1)         The 3-hour ILST-15 AQB Outline Supervisor-Trainee Course; or

 

2)         The 6-hour ILST-15 Supervisor-Trainee Course, which covers both the AQB nationwide materials and Illinois specific materials.

 

b)         If the applicant has only completed the 3-hour AQB version, he or she must complete a 3-hour Illinois specific course or the 6-hour ILST-15 Supervisor‑Trainee Course within 365 days after completing the AQB Outline version.

 

(Source:  Added at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.380  Instructors for the Supervisor-Trainee Conditional EducationCourse

 

a)         Instructors for the supervisor-trainee conditional education course shall be real estate appraisers who have held the certified residential or certified general credential in any Illinois jurisdiction for at least 3 years.

 

b)         Instructors shall not have received any published disciplinary action regarding their appraisal certificate from any jurisdiction within the previous 3 years of instructing education courses.

 

(Source: Old Section 1455.380 repealed at 33 Ill. Reg. 7121, effective May 14, 2009; new Section 1455.380 added at 39 Ill. Reg. 7939, effective June 1, 2015)

 

Section 1455.390  Continuing Education Course Requirements of Education Providers

 

a)         A continuing education course shall be at least 2 hours in length and shall meet the course curriculum prescribed in Section 1455.400 of this Subpart.

 

b)         Each education provider who seeks approval of a continuing education course shall submit to the Division an application that shall include, but not limited to, an outline and description of the course and the number of hours sought and the appropriate fee pursuant to Section 1455.320.

 

c)         An education provider who also offers qualifying education courses may submit qualifying education courses for continuing education courses by submitting an application pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section.  Only those qualifying education courses that have been approved and licensed by the Division as continuing education courses shall be approved for continuing education credit.

 

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)

 

Section 1455.400  Curriculum for Continuing Education Courses; Continuing Education Credit for Participation Other Than as a Student

 

a)         Continuing education courses for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, or Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser shall include the 7 hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent as determined by the AQB or an alternate method established by the AQB taught by an AQB certified instructor who holds a current appraiser certification by a state during the pre-renewal period prior to renewal or conversion of a license; shall increase his or her skill, knowledge and competency in real estate appraisal; and shall cover other real estate related appraisal topics, such as, but not limited to:

 

1)         Ad valorem taxation;

 

2)         Arbitration;

 

3)         Courses related to practice of real estate appraisal;

 

4)         Development cost estimating;

 

5)         Dispute resolution;

 

6)         Ethics and standards of professional practice;

 

7)         Land use planning, zoning;

 

8)         Management, leasing, timesharing;

 

9)         Property development partial interests;

 

10)        Real estate appraisal;

 

11)         Real estate law, easements, legal interests;

 

12)         Real estate litigation, damages, condemnation;

 

13)         Real estate financing and investment;

 

14)         Real estate appraisal related computer applications; and

 

15)         Real estate securities and syndication.

 

b)         Up to one-half of an individual's continuing education requirement may also be granted by the Division for participation, other than as a student, in appraisal educational processes and programs.  Examples of activities for which credit may be granted are teaching, program development, authorship of textbooks, or similar activities that are determined by the Division to be equivalent to obtaining continuing education.  AQB Certified USPAP Instructors, who have taught the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent, as qualifying education or continuing education, within the current renewal cycle, are exempt from taking the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course as a student.  A real estate appraiser who wishes to obtain continuing education credit for these activities shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         An application to request continuing education credit for participation other than as a student signed by the applicant and on which all questions are answered; and

 

2)         The fee provided by Section 1455.320.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.410  Distance Education

 

For qualifying education or continuing education, distance education courses are courses in which instruction does not take place in a traditional face to face classroom situation but rather when instruction takes place through other media. Distance education programs include, but are not limited to, those that are presented through on-line courses, interactive classrooms, video conferencing, audio tape, print media, video tape, compact disks and interactive computer programs.  Distance education courses shall be licensed to an approved education provider.

 

a)         Distance education course must meet the curriculum requirements established by the Act, this Part and AQB criteria.

 

b)         Distance education courses shall be submitted to the Division for review and approval as provided for in Section 1455.350.

 

c)         Approved education providers offering distance education courses shall submit for approval by the Division the general plans for proctoring exams for distance education courses. Each provider shall be responsible for the security and integrity of course final examinations and the suitability of the sites and proctors utilized by the provider.

 

d)         If the course is taken for continuing education credit, the education provider shall be required to submit to the Division, with the course application, an examination of at least 25 questions with answer key, and the student shall be required to score a minimum of 70% on the examination.

 

e)         Approved education providers offering distance education courses shall establish written policies and procedures for grading examinations and lessons, which shall include provisions for instructor comments, suggestions and written correction of errors. There shall also be written procedures for the prompt return of materials.  Copies of these policies shall be provided to the Division upon request.

 

f)         Approved education providers offering distance education courses shall provide for a valid licensed instructor to be available during normal business hours to answer student questions.

 

g)         Approved education providers offering distance education courses shall establish performance objectives for each course.

 

h)         Approved education providers offering distance education shall provide appropriate technical support throughout the period the courses are offered.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.420  Expiration Date and Renewal for Education Providers and Qualifying Education and Continuing Education Courses

 

a)         All education provider and qualifying education and continuing education course licenses shall expire on December 31 of even numbered years.

 

b)         Every education provider who wishes to renew his, her or its license and qualifying education and continuing education course licenses shall submit to the Division:

 

1)         an application, provided by the Division, in which all questions have been answered;

 

2)         any course materials must be submitted to the Division for review during the renewal application process; and

 

3)         the fees as required by Section 1455.320.

 

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)

 

Section 1455.430  Continuing Education Reporting

 

a)         Each licensed education provider, pursuant to Section 20-5(e) of the Act, that is approved to offer approved continuing education courses shall submit to the Division, on or before the 15^th of each month, a report or reports of those licensees completing the continuing education courses offered by the provider during the preceding calendar month.

 

b)         The monthly reports shall include, but are not limited to, the following information for each licensee:

 

1)         the licensee's name, address and license number;

 

2)         the education provider's name and license number;

 

3)         the continuing education course name and license number; and

 

4)         other information as required by the Division.

 

c)         The monthly reports shall be submitted in a computer readable format provided and specified by the Division.

 

d)         Monthly reports shall be submitted in an electronic or digital format approved by the Division via the internet.

 

e)         If an education provider fails to file monthly reports, the courses offered by that provider may be disqualified pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 15-10(a) of the Act and this Part (Section 1455.445).

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.440  Transcript or Certificate of Completion

 

Within 21 days after completion of the course, each licensed education provider shall provide to each student who successfully completes an approved qualifying education or continuing education course a certified transcript or certificate of completion.  The education provider must retain the certificates for no less than 5 years.  The certified transcript or certificate of completion shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:

 

a)         the student's name, address and license number (if applicable);

 

b)        the name, Illinois license number and license expiration date of the education provider;

 

c)         the International Distance Education Certification Center, or AQB equivalent, expiration date, if a distance course;

 

d)        the name, Illinois license number and expiration date of the course; and

 

e)         the approved hours completed.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

 

Section 1455.445  Grounds for Education Provider Discipline

 

Pursuant to Section 15-10(a) of the Act, the following shall be considered a violation and may subject a licensee to discipline:

 

a)         Dismissal of attendees, without good cause, from any classroom offering that results in approved hours not being met;

 

b)         Failure to adhere to approved course materials;

 

c)         Holding a course while the education provider's license is non-renewed, expired, suspended, revoked or surrendered or is in any other inoperative or inactive status;

 

d)         Plagiarism of course material and/or false advertising;

 

e)         Temporary loss or termination of the International Distance Education Certification Center approval.

 

f)         The course applicant provided to the Division false or misleading information in connection with an application for course approval.

 

g)         A course is not being conducted in the manner represented to the Division at the time approval was requested, or that a course no longer complies with the criteria for approval.

 

h)         The education provider does not enforce policies relating to course prerequisites, instructor qualifications, student attendance or course scheduling.

 

i)          The education provider misrepresents any material fact relating to a course.

 

j)          The education provider has failed to maintain for a period of at least 5 years accurate records of students' course completion or to fill, within 21 days, requests for course completion letters or certificates from former students who satisfactorily completed a course.

 

(Source:  Added at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)

SUBPART I: TRANSITION PROVISIONS

Section 1455.450  Appraiser Applicants − Transition Provisions  (Repealed)

 

                       

(Source:  Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)

 

Section 1455.460  Education Providers, Pre-License and Continuing Education Courses – Transition Provisions (Repealed)

 

                                                                       

(Source:  Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)

SUBPART J: HEARINGS

 

Section 1455.470  Applicability (Repealed)

 

                       

(Source:  Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)

 

Section 1455.480  Administrative Law Judges (Repealed)

 

                                                                                               

(Source:  Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)

 

Section 1455.490  Disqualification of an Administrative Law Judge (Repealed)

 

                       

(Source:  Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 1967, effective January 20, 2011)




 

Section 1455.APPENDIX A   Caption for a Case Filed by the Agency (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)




 

Section 1455.APPENDIX B   Caption for a Case Filed by the Petitioner (Repealed)

 

 (Source:  Repealed at 37 Ill. Reg. 2668, effective April 1, 2013)