Illinois Clinical Social Worker CE audits & penalties
What happens if a licensed clinical social worker misses CE requirements in Illinois, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years; practicing on an expired license is unlicensed activity and grounds for discipline under the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. (Late fees and reinstatement timelines were not verified from official sources.)Verify with board
How compliance is checked
Do not submit proof of CE unless specifically asked; retain certificates of completion.
Official source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Related
- Full requirements: Illinois Clinical Social Worker CE requirements
- When it's due: Illinois Clinical Social Worker license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Illinois Clinical Social Worker CE category requirements
- What it costs: Illinois Clinical Social Worker license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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