Illinois Licensing & Certification Requirements

Illinois licensing and certification requirements: BASSET Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrician, Food Handler Card, HVAC Technician, Notary Public and Plumber. Issuing authority, whether each credential is required, and the date each was last verified against official Illinois sources.

CredentialStatus in IllinoisLast verified
BASSET CertificationRequired statewideJul 22, 2026
Certified Nursing AssistantState license requiredAug 14, 2026
ElectricianLicensed locallyJul 22, 2026
Food Handler CardRequired statewideJul 22, 2026
HVAC TechnicianLicensed locallyJul 23, 2026
Notary PublicState license requiredAug 25, 2026
PlumberState license requiredJul 29, 2026

This table is a summary. Fees, exam details, experience hours, renewal cycles and the exact legal basis differ by credential — open each page for the sourced detail. Requirements are stated from official Illinois sources and carry the date each was last verified.

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