--- title: Complete annual fees payment description: Learn how to complete payment of your annual license fees. --- [Skip to content](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/pay-your-annual-fees#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. [My State Bar Profile & Attorney Annual Renewal Guide](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/my-state-bar-profile-attorney-annual-renewal-guide?hsLang=en) 3. [Complete Your Attorney Annual Renewal](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/my-state-bar-profile-attorney-annual-renewal-guide?hsLang=en#complete-your-attorney-annual-renewal) # Complete annual fees payment ## Learn how to complete payment of your Annual Renewal annual fees and/or costs. Payment of your annual fees and/or costs can be completed online through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx) as part of the Attorney Annual Renewal.  The 2026 **Attorney Annual Renewal opens February 1, 2026**. The **deadline** to comply is **March 30, 2026**. Watch the video below to learn how to access the payment option in My State Bar Profile, or follow the step-by-step instructions below to for instructions on how to pay your annual fees, penalties, and/or costs. --- ### Step 1: Log in to My State Bar Profile Go to [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx) and sign in using your bar number and password. **Note:** - My State Bar Profile is not compatible with mobile devices or tablets. **Please use a desktop or laptop to complete payment online.** - Before beginning your payment, make sure you are signed in to **only one** My State Bar Profile window or tab. Close any other open sessions before continuing. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-30-04-3653-PM.png?width=670&height=515&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-30-04-3653-PM.png) Forgot your password? [View this guide](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/forgot-your-password?hsLang=en). Do not remember your bar number? [View this guide](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/forgot-your-bar-number?hsLang=en).  ### Step 2: Find the Make a Payment tile On the My State Bar Profile Summary page, find the Make a payment tile. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-36-06-0382-PM.png?width=670&height=815&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-36-06-0382-PM.png) ### Step 3: Access the payment pages On Make a payment tile, select "Make a payment" to start. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-07-33-07-0264-PM.png?width=450&height=673&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-07-33-07-0264-PM.png) **Note**: Before submitting your payment, log out of any other My State Bar Profile sessions and proceed only when you are signed in to a single session. Then, on the "Annual Fee" landing page, click "Calculate and pay my fees" to proceed with calculating your fees and/or costs.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-37-24-7886-PM.png?width=670&height=425&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-37-24-7886-PM.png) ### Step 4: Review Fee Breakdown Next, the "Fee Breakdown" page will display your assessed fees. Click "Continue" to proceed. For 2026, the annual fees for active licensees is $598.00; for inactive licensees, $205.00. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-39-14-0729-PM.png?width=670&height=346&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-39-14-0729-PM.png) ### Step 5: Review donation options Next, the "Donations" page allows you to add optional donations. Make your selection for each optional donation and click "Continue" to proceed.   You are required to make a selection of zero or another amount for each optional donation before leaving the "Donations" page. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-40-10-9311-PM.png?width=670&height=630&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-40-10-9311-PM.png) ### Step 6: Review CLA Section options Next, the "Sections" page allows you to add a California Lawyers Association (CLA) membership and Section. If you are currently a CLA member your membership will be preselected for you. Make your selection and click "Continue" to proceed.   - Questions about CLA membership and Sections should be directed to CLA at info@calawyers.org or 916-516-1760. - The government discount offered on this page applies solely to CLA membership fees. Eligibility requires a current CLA membership or the addition of a CLA membership. This discount does not apply to State Bar annual fees. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-41-05-4634-PM.png?width=670&height=991&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-41-05-4634-PM.png) ### Step 7: Review Adjustments Next, the "Adjustments" page allows you to take available optional deductions and apply for fee scaling (if applicable). Make your selection and click "Continue" to proceed.    ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-41-45-8891-PM.png?width=670&height=614&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-41-45-8891-PM.png) - Fee scaling applies only to licensees on active status with qualifying income. To review any fee scaling eligibility, refer to [rule 2.15](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/sites/default/files/portals/0/documents/rules/Rules_Title2_Div2-License-Fees.pdf) of the Rules of the State Bar of California. - Additional financial hardship waivers may also be available. [View more information about these options](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/legal-professionals/maintaining-compliance#Financial%20hardship%20annual%20fees%20waivers). If you are eligible and qualify, fee scaling requires submission of the required Fee Scaling Declaration.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-44-47-4328-PM.png?width=670&height=371&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-44-47-4328-PM.png) As part of your Fee Scaling Declaration, you must also indicate if you would like to make payments on an installment basis. If you opt to make payments on an installment basis, you will be asked to confirm your decision before it is finalized. **Note:** Once you confirm your participation, you will **not** be able to change your response. Additionally, if you are assessed a noncompliance penalty for any required annual reporting obligations, you will no longer be eligible for the installment payment plan and will be required to pay all fees and costs by June 30, 2026.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-46-12-9123-PM.png?width=670&height=557&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-46-12-9123-PM.png) If you finalize your decision to make payments on an installment basis, you will receive confirmation of your decision. Click "Exit & return to Dashboard" and continue completing any other reporting requirements.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-46-54-5696-PM.png?width=670&height=498&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-46-54-5696-PM.png) ### Step 8: Review If you choose not to apply the fee scaling adjustment or opt for fee scaling without selecting installment payments, you will be directed to the "Review" page. On this page, you can review the fees details you have selected before completing the payment process. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-48-36-4718-PM.png?width=670&height=504&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-48-36-4718-PM.png) #### Pay by Mail **Note**: Effective July 1, 2026, the State Bar only accepts online payments for annual fees. Personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and bank certified checks are no longer accepted, unless the licensee has been granted an exemption under California Rules of Court, rule 9.9(d). See the [Acceptable Methods of Payment to the State Bar](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/sites/default/files/portals/0/documents/Regulation/Policy-on-Acceptable-Methods-of-Payment-to-the-State-Bar.pdf?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6NnkZJHzzvqMnfw_hZlLKUmj-WceD3SA3N_KaxUE2d7AssWEQKe3Mv_JRWbzlOhM7lyU_) policy for more information. **Do not select the "Pay by Mail" option unless you have officially been granted an exemption under California Rules of Court, rule 9.9(d).** If you have been granted an exemption under California Rules of Court, rule 9.9(d), select "By Mail" to generate an invoice and submit payment by mail, then download the generated invoice. Once you've downloaded your invoice, click "Exit & Return to Dashboard." ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-49-48-3187-PM.png?width=670&height=314&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-49-48-3187-PM.png) #### Pay Online To complete a payment online, select "Online" and click "Continue" to access the State Bar's online payment portal.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-50-20-7162-PM.png?width=670&height=296&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-50-20-7162-PM.png) Select your payment method, either ACH (electronic check) or credit card, and click "Next" to proceed. **Note:** You must use an active U.S. bank account to complete payment by ACH (electronic check). ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-51-58-2365-PM.png?width=670&height=277&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-51-58-2365-PM.png) Enter the required information for the payment method selected and click "Next" to proceed. **Note:** Update the "Country" field to complete payment with an international credit card or with a U.S. bank account with an international billing address.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-53-04-1013-PM.png?width=670&height=403&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-53-04-1013-PM.png) Finally, you will be asked to verify your submitted payment information. If changes are required, click "Prev" to return to prior screens. If no changes are required, click "Submit" to complete payment online.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-54-27-2377-PM.png?width=670&height=457&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-54-27-2377-PM.png) Please wait while your payment is processed. Do not leave this page or press "back" or "refresh" during this process.  ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-56-04-9329-PM.png?width=670&height=439&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-56-04-9329-PM.png) After your payment has processed, you will receive confirmation that it has been successfully submitted. Click "Complete Your Transaction Now" to proceed to your final confirmation page. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-56-25-4368-PM.png?width=670&height=454&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-56-25-4368-PM.png) On the final confirmation page, select "Print Payment Summary" to save or print a copy of your receipt for your records. ![](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-59-25-8179-PM.png?width=670&height=444&name=image-png-Dec-29-2025-10-59-25-8179-PM.png)   Check your [Compliance Dashboard](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx) to see if you have any outstanding requirements. 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