⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Genetic Counselor (CGC) License: Indiana → Illinois

Everything you need to know about transferring your genetic counselor (cgc) license from Indiana to Illinois

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Indiana (IN)	Illinois (IL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $40.00; license fee: $40; total initial fees: $40.00 (plus online processing fees; temporary permit is an additional $10 if applicable); confidence: high; sources: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/genetic-counselors-home/genetic-counselors-licensing-information/	application fee: $150; license fee: $150; total initial fees: $150; confidence: high; sources: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/gencounselor.html; https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/renewals/apply/forms/GC-AC-END.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; all genetic counselor licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years; CE hours: 50; Fee: $30.00	Period: Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years; CE hours: null; Fee: null

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Indiana — Period: 2 years; all genetic counselor licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years; CE hours: 50; Fee: $30.00; Illinois — Period: Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years; CE hours: null; Fee: null.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) →
2
Request credential verification from Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) - Medical Licensing Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Indiana board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Illinois Licensing Board

Board: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/gencounselor.html
Phone: 1-888-473-4858

Contact Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Indiana (IN)	Illinois (IL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $40.00; license fee: $40; total initial fees: $40.00 (plus online processing fees; temporary permit is an additional $10 if applicable); confidence: high; sources: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/genetic-counselors-home/genetic-counselors-licensing-information/	application fee: $150; license fee: $150; total initial fees: $150; confidence: high; sources: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/gencounselor.html; https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/renewals/apply/forms/GC-AC-END.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; all genetic counselor licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years; CE hours: 50; Fee: $30.00	Period: Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years; CE hours: null; Fee: null

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) →

Request credential verification from Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) - Medical Licensing Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Indiana board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Genetic Counselor (CGC) License: Indiana → Illinois

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Illinois Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Genetic Counselor (CGC) License: Indiana → Illinois

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Illinois Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages