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⚠️ 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 Agriculture directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your soil scientist (css/pss) license from Indiana to Illinois
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Illinois Department of Agriculture to verify.
| 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: $240 (registration application fee, includes cost of both IRSS exams one time; repeat exam costs $50 per exam); license fee: $0 (no separate license issuance fee cited beyond the registration fee); total initial fees: $240 (assuming first-attempt exams; could be higher if exams are taken before application at $50 each, though those fees are deducted from the $240); confidence: high; sources: https://www.in.gov/nrc/soil-scientist-registration/; https://irss.purdue.edu/references/irss-how-to-become | application fee: $0 (no state license exists, therefore no state application fee); license fee: $0 (no state license exists); total initial fees: $0; confidence: high; sources: https://www.soils.org/certifications/become-certified |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 3 years (registration expires June 30th of the third year following the date of approval); CE hours: 45; Fee: $240 (payable to OISC by check) | Period: N/A; CE hours: 0; Fee: $0 |
Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.
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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.
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