Agencies
Services
How to apply as an agent
Step 1 of 4 - Registration process
- Note: If you are already a user on a business account, under account settings you will add yourself as an Individual. If you already have an account in NLS, do not create another one.
- New users must register by navigating to the registration page: https://il-doa-public.nls.egov.com/register
- You will need your personal information to submit
- Once registration information is submitted, confirm your email address by clicking the link sent to your Inbox.
Step 2 of 4 - Log in process
- Once your new account email has been verified, you can log in: https://il-doa-public.nls.egov.com/login
- You will need your username and password to login
- If you have forgotten your password, select Forgot Password on the login screen.
Step 3 of 4 - Submit an application
- Click on Create New Application and choose New Agent Registration
- You will have to upload the following documents:
- Digital photo
- Valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID card
- Proof of Residency (and any address change documentation)
- Authorization Form (if applicable – only Agent in Charge applications)
- Copy of Social Security Card
- Fingerprint Consent Form Link >
- Must be within 30 days of application from a Live Scan vendor.
- For Payment, Pay with E-check or Credit card.
- Pay and Submit your application for review by IDOA. The cost is $100 and can be paid via eCheck or Credit Card. Please note: Credit Card transactions have a 2.25% transaction fee that the applicant pays.
Step 4 of 4 - Notification updates
Monitor your email inbox for updates from the review process by IDOA.
You will receive an email notification on any rejections due to potential issues with your application.
Rejected applications must be corrected and resubmitted through NLS. If you leave your application in rejected status for over 90 days, it will automatically be forfeited.