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How to get a real estate license in Mundelein, IL

There is no separate Mundelein real estate license. Agents in Mundelein hold an Illinois broker license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Illinois guide.

The Illinois steps at a glance

  1. Meet the basics
  2. Take 75 hours of pre-license education
  3. Pass the state exam
  4. Apply and get sponsored
  5. Finish 45 hours of post-license education

Full Illinois guide · Renewal and CE rules

Mundelein by the numbers

Active licensees
159
Brokers
131
Managing brokers
25
Residential leasing agents
3
Licensed brokerage firms
12
First licensed in the last 12 months
7

Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation via data.illinois.gov, ODbL (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Counted by the address city and county on file with the state (county filled from the ZIP code when the state left it blank). Active means an active license.

Illinois data is made available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Counts derived by Property Landing Pages.

Picking a brokerage in Mundelein

The Illinois guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Mundelein.

Offices in Mundelein

1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Mundelein: 1 Century 21.

Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.

Agents and offices in Mundelein

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Mundelein?

Not for the real estate license itself: the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issues it and it covers all of Illinois. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.

Where do I take the course if I live in Mundelein?

Any school approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.

Nearby city guides: Libertyville · Highland Park · Lake Forest · Antioch · Waukegan · Long Grove · Deerfield · Buffalo Grove

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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