I have been in the home inspection business for several years in Wisconsin. Every now and then I get a call from a border town in Illinois, which I turn down. I am now trying to move into Commercial Inspections, so I thought it might not be a bad idea to be licensed in Illinois as well, just for name recognition.
Illinois has a clause that allows for home inspection licensing reciprocity but does not mention the states with which there is reciprocity. I hope someone knows the answers to these questions, please:
Does Illinois have reciprocity with Wisconsin?
If not, and in order to apply for a license in Illinois without taking the required courses, am I allowed to apply my credits/courses from my Wisconsin license?
Check with WI if they include IL in their reciprocity, otherwise give the IDFPR at the toll free number below.
Good Luck,
Bob C
Section 1410.120 Application for Non-Resident Home Inspector License by Reciprocity
An initial applicant who desires a Home Inspector License by reciprocity and holds a valid Home Inspector License issued by a proper licensing authority of another jurisdiction with which the Division has a valid reciprocal agreement shall submit to the Division:
a) An application, provided by the Division, that is signed and fully completed by the applicant;
b) The required fee set forth in Section 1410.400, payable to the Department; and
c) A certificate of good standing from the applicant’s licensing authority.
(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 8063, effective June 3, 2010)