State Debt Collection Regulations
illinois Debt Collection Licensing
- All Debt Collectors are required to be licensed under The Illinois Collection Agency Act
- Difficult to navigate without the help of licensing experts like Cornerstone
- Non-compliance with licensing requirements may result in hefty fines
il Debt Collection Requirements
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bond
exemptions
Illinois – No Exemptions
Chicago – Commercial Exemption
background check
collector registration
resident manager
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Key Details
illinois Debt Collection Requirements
Licensing
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Regulatory Authority
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) mandates all debt collectors be licensed to operate in the state.
Application Process
If you’d like more information about the application process, contact Cornerstone or visit the state regulating site.
Maintaining Licensing
In order to maintain ongoing licensing, companies must renew by 12/31 as required by the IDFPR. You must also comply with ongoing regulatory requirements and submit annual reports.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Operating without proper licensing could result in fines or being prohibited from conducting business in the state.
Expert Assistance
With so many possible pitfalls and ways to not have a collection agency license approved, many businesses utilize licensing experts like Cornerstone to navigate the process successfully.
Bonds
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Bond Requirement
A surety bond of $25,000 is required for Illinois. There is no additional bond requirement for Chicago. Cornerstone can quickly write this bond for you so you can get back to focusing on growing your business.
Background Check
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Requirements
There is no background check requirement in Illinois
Collector Registration
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Requirements
Individual collector registration is required for Illinois Debt Collectors. However, there is no collector registration requirement in Chicago.
Resident Manager
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