What This API Does

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Illinois Nurse License Verification

Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses issued by the Illinois Board of Nursing. Returns license number, status (active/inactive/expired), issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions on file.

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Illinois Contractor License Verification

Verify general contractor, specialty, and trade licenses managed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Returns license classification, bonding status, insurance info, and current standing.

More Illinois License Types

🏠 Real Estate Agent → 🛡️ Insurance Agent → 🔨 General Contractor → ⚡ Electrician → 🔧 Plumber → ❄️ HVAC Technician →

Who Uses This API in Illinois

Healthcare Staffing Agencies

Automate nurse credential verification for Illinois placements. Reduce manual lookups from hours to seconds across large-scale workforce verification across the heartland.

Property Management Platforms

Verify contractor licenses before approving maintenance and renovation work on Illinois properties. Protect against unlicensed operators.

HR & Compliance Teams

Build automated compliance workflows for major healthcare employers and infrastructure contractors. Monitor license expirations and get ahead of renewal deadlines.

Illinois Licensing Authorities

Nursing Licenses

Illinois Board of Nursing

Governs RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN licensure in Illinois. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.

Contractor Licenses

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Oversees general contractor and specialty trade licensing in Illinois. Maintains public records of license status, bonds, and complaints.

API Endpoints

POST /nurse/verify

Verify a nursing license in Illinois

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/nurse/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "state": "IL",
    "license_type": "RN"
  }'

POST /contractor/verify

Verify a contractor license in Illinois

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/contractor/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "John Smith",
    "state": "IL",
    "license_type": "General"
  }'

POST /batch

Verify multiple licenses at once — ideal for Illinois staffing agencies processing bulk hires

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/batch \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "requests": [
      { "type": "nurse", "name": "Jane Doe", "state": "IL", "license_type": "RN" },
      { "type": "contractor", "name": "John Smith", "state": "IL", "license_type": "General" }
    ]
  }'

Example Response

{
  "status": "found",
  "state": "IL",
  "license": {
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "license_number": "IL-RN-2024-XXXXX",
    "license_type": "Registered Nurse",
    "status": "Active",
    "issue_date": "2020-06-15",
    "expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
    "board": "Illinois Board of Nursing",
    "disciplinary_actions": []
  }
}

Pricing

Free

$0

50 requests/day

Pro

$9.99

1,000 requests/mo

Ultra

$29.99

5,000 requests/mo

Mega

$99.99

25,000 requests/mo

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FAQ — Illinois License Verification

Which Illinois license types can I verify?

Nursing: RN, LPN/LVN, APRN. Contractors: General, Specialty (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and trade-specific classifications regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

How current is the Illinois license data?

Data is sourced from Illinois's official licensing board databases. Results reflect the latest publicly available records from the Illinois Board of Nursing and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Can I verify licenses across multiple states?

Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify Illinois licenses alongside any other state in a single request.

Is there a free tier?

Yes — 50 free requests per day. No credit card required. Sign up on RapidAPI to get your key instantly.

License Verification API for Illinois
Nurse & Contractor Licenses