How do I renew my EMT license if I am
affiliated with an Illinois EMS system?
Sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date on
your license, you should receive a renewal
notice form in the mail from the Illinois
Department of Public Health, Division of EMS
and Highway Safety. You may complete your
renewal online at the website listed on the form.
You must submit your continuing medical
education (CME) hours to your EMS Sys
tem
Coordinator to determine if you meet the
CME requirements for renewal. For a mail in
submission, the renewal form can be found at:
www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-
preparedness-response/ems/licensing
How do I renew my EMT license if I am
an independent?
Sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date on
your license, you should receive a renewal
notice form in the mail from the Illinois
D
epartment of Public Health, Division of EMS
and Highway Safety. You must complete this
form in its entirety and contact the Division
of EMS and Highway Safety by telephone. The
Division’s EMS Licensure Staff will then refer you
to the Regional EMS Coordinator in your area
to process an independent renewal request.
www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-
preparedness-response/ems/licensing
What will happen if I allow my EMT
license to expire?
Once your EMT license expires, you can no
longer function as an EMT in the State of Illinois.
You will have up to 60 days from the expiration
date to meet all educational requirements, pay
your renewal fee and $50 late fee in order to
renew your license. You can have your license
reinstated within 36 months of your license
expiring through a reinstatement process.
www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-
preparedness-response/ems/licensing
I need more time to complete my
continuing education requirements, but
my license is due to expire soon. How
can I maintain my license?
Depending on the number of continuing
education hours you currently have, your EMS
Medical Director may grant an extension of
your license. You must submit an Extension
Request Application before the expiration date
of your licens
e. If you are affiliated with an
EMS System, you must forward the extension
application to the EMS Medical Director. If you
are an independent, you must forward the
application to the Illinois Department of Public
Health, Division of EMS and Highway Safety.
(the address is on the back of this brochure)
Note: Submitting an application is not a guarantee that
your license will be extended. Your EMS Medical
Director will be the approving authority to determine if
your license will be extended. Only one (1) extension per
four-year license renewal cycle is allowed.
www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-
preparedness-response/ems/licensing
I will not be functioning as an EMT for a
lengthy period of time. How do I place
my license in inactive status?
You must submit an Inactive Request in order
to be placed on inactive status prior to your
license’s expiration date. If you are affiliated
with an Illinois EMS System, the request must
be submitted to your EMS Medical Director. If
you are an independent, the request must be
mailed directly to the Illinois Department of
Public Health, Division of EMS and Highway
Safety.
(the address is on the back of this brochure)
www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-
preparedness-response/ems/licensing
How do I update my address on
my license?
You can change your address by logging onto
our website at:
https://emslicensing.dph.illinois.gov/Clients/
ILDOHEMS/Private/AddressChange/
AddressLogin.aspx
How do I change my name on my license?
You may contact the Illinois Department of
Public Health, Division of EMS and Highway
Safety, in writing.
(the address is on the back of
this brochure)
Note: You must provide a copy of a legal document with
name change (e.g., marriage license, divorce decree,
official court documents with the name change).
How do I apply for an Illinois EMS License
through Reciprocity?
IDPH may grant reciprocity for qualified
applicants based on the applicant holding a
current out of state license or National Registry
Cer
tificate. Reciprocity is based on equivalent
education, testing, and scope of practice with
the applicable Illinois license. Reciprocity
applications can be submitted at any time.
However, the application must be submitted at
least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the
applicant’s Out-of-State license or certificate.
Applications for reciprocity and instructions
can be found on the Departments website at:
www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-
preparedness-response/ems/licensing
Licensing questions can be addressed
via email by writing to:
DPH.EMTLIC@illinois.gov