Private Employment Agency Act

​Protects job seekers by investigating, licensing and regulating private employment agencies and counselors.

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View the PEA License List - Current as of February 22, 2023

View Suspended/Revoked Agencies

• Private Employment Agencies Information: (312) 793-1804
• Private Employment Counselors Information: (312) 793-1804
• Email: DOL.PrivateEmployment@Illinois.gov

• See the law, 225 ILCS 515/0.01-15 (Legislative Website)
• Administrative Rules, 68 Ill. Adm. Code 680 (Legislative Website)
• PEA License Application PDF Fillable Form| PEA License Instructions
• Agency License - Owner Affidavit
• PEA License Background Information
• PEA Surety Bond Form
• Private Employment Counselor License Application | Instructions |
• Private Employment Counselor License Fillable Application
  
• Private Employment Agency Counselor License Renewal Form
  
• Private Employment Agency Counselor License Renewal Fillable Form
  

• Agency New Application
• Agency Penalty Application
• Agency Renewal Application
• Counselor New Application
• Counselor Penalty Application
• Counselor Renewal Application
• Counselor Retest Application