2024-25 Registration Information
By clicking the appropriate link below, an individual may apply to become an official beginning May 1st. As a reminder, all licenses are one-year in nature. Anyone who was licensed for the 2024-24 school year and wishes to be licensed for the 2024-25 school year must apply for a new license.
The base registration fee for the 2024-25 school year is $80. This fee allows an individual to apply for two licenses.
For individuals who register between June 1-July 31, the registration fee will be $80 for the first sport, $0 for the second sport, and $15 for each additional sport.
For any individual who registers for a fall sport(s) on or after August 1, the registration fee will be $110 ($80 for registration and a $30 late fee). There will be a $0 charge for a second sport, and each additional sport will cost the individual $15 per license.
Individuals who register for a winter sport on or after October 1, 2024, will pay the fees described in the paragraph above, as will individuals who register for a spring sport on or after February 1, 2025.
Requirements and expectations for IHSA licensed officials can be found in the IHSA Officials Handbook. The current handbook can be found here and will be updated for the 2024-25 school year on or around August 1st.
Individuals with questions can contact the IHSA Officials Department.
Start the application process here. (17 years of age and older)
Apply for a Provisional License here (15- and 16-year olds only)