Is there a grace period for Illinois physician assistant (pa) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

Illinois Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal deadline

When physician assistant licenses come due in Illinois, sourced from the official board.

March 1Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: PA licenses renew March 1 of even-numbered years; CE must be completed in the 24 months preceding license expiration.

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Official source: IDFPR — Physician Assistant Practice Act Rules, 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1350, Section 1350.116 Continuing Education (as amended at 43 Ill. Reg., effective 2020)

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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