--- title: License status options description: "There are two classes of licensing: active and inactive. New licensees are enrolled with an active license and will be billed active fees for the calendar year in which they are admitted. For more inf" --- [Skip to content](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/license-status-options#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![CA-StateBar\_Logo\_Horizontal\_White\_LargeSeal\_.png\]](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/CA-StateBar_Logo_Horizontal_White_LargeSeal_.png?height=50&name=CA-StateBar_Logo_Horizontal_White_LargeSeal_.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to calbar.ca.gov](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/) [Go to calbar.ca.gov](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en?hsLang=en) 2. 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For more information on license status options, continue reading below. - [How to complete a license status change](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/license-status-options#status1) - [Complete a transfer to inactive status](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/license-status-options#status2) - [Complete a transfer to active status](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/license-status-options#status3) --- #### How to complete a license status change You may apply to change from active to inactive status or vice versa by submitting the required request online through your [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx) with the transfer fee indicated in the [Schedule of Charges and Deadlines](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/rules/Rules_Appendix_A_Sched-Chgs-Deadlines.pdf). Note, you cannot change license status while suspended. --- #### Complete a transfer to inactive status A licensee may, upon submission of a transfer to inactive request, be enrolled as an inactive licensee if they: - Are not under suspension; - Do not practice law, or occupy a position in the employ of or rendering any legal services for an active licensee; - Do not occupy position wherein they are called upon in any capacity to give legal advice or counsel or examine the law or pass upon the legal effect of any act, document or law. If you wish to transfer to inactive status, please submit your request online through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). Need help? [View a guide](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/license-status-changes?hsLang=en) on how to submit your transfer to inactive request online through My State Bar Profile. To qualify for the inactive fee for the upcoming license renewal, you must submit a transfer to inactive request online through your My State Bar Profile by December 1. Additionally, the effective date of the transfer to inactive must be on or before December 31 to qualify.  A change to inactive after that date is permissible, but the licensee must pay annual fees at the active rate and is not entitled to a refund because of the change to inactive status. **Note:** New licensees are not eligible for the inactive billing rate during the calendar year in which they are admitted. --- #### Complete a transfer to active status If you wish to transfer to active status, please submit your request online through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). Need help? [View a guide](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/license-status-changes?hsLang=en) on how to submit your transfer to active request online through My State Bar Profile. Please note, while suspended, you cannot request a transfer to active status. Additionally, if applicable, once the annual fees have been adjusted to the active rate, payment will be expected promptly. --- Have any questions? 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