Is there a grace period for Illinois clinical social worker license renewal?

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

Illinois Clinical Social Worker license renewal deadline

When licensed clinical social worker licenses come due in Illinois, sourced from the official board.

November 30Verify with board

Every 2 years of odd-numbered years

Board wording: All social work licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years; the first licensure period may be less than 2 years.

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Official source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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

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