--- title: Reinstating your license after administrative suspension description: annual fees reinstatement, CTAPP reinstatement, MCLE reinstatement, attorney record verification reinstatement, civility oath reinstatement, administrative suspension, nonpayment, new attorney training reinstatement --- [Skip to content](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#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. [License Status](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/my-state-bar-profile-attorney-annual-renewal-guide?hsLang=en#license-status) # Reinstating your license after administrative suspension ## Learn how to reinstate your license after an administrative suspension. If your license has been administratively suspended for failing to comply with Attorney Annual Renewal requirements, follow the steps below to resolve each suspension and restore your license status.  **Note:**  Reinstatement forms are processed as quickly as possible and in the order received. While processing times may vary depending on volume, **reinstatements are typically completed within about 10 business days** of receiving your completed reinstatement form and confirmation that all outstanding requirements, including reporting and payment, have been completed.  - [Step 1: Check your license status](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#step-1) - [Step 2: Resolve each administrative suspension](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#step-2) - [Nonpayment of annual license fees](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#annual-fees) - [Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#MCLE) - [Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP)](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#CTAPP) - [Attorney record verification](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#attorney-record-verification) - [Civility oath](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#civility-oath) - [Fingerprint requirement](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#fingerprint) - [New Attorney Training](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#new-attorney-training) - [Step 3: Confirm reinstatement](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#step-3) --- ### Step 1: Check your license status Visit your [State Bar public profile](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/LicenseeSearch/QuickSearch) to view your current administrative suspension(s). You may have more than one suspension to resolve. The Attorney Annual Renewal opened February 1 with a final deadline of June 30. Licensees are responsible for completing all requirements by the final June 30 deadline to avoid suspension. --- ### Step 2: Resolve each administrative suspension Address each administrative suspension that applies to you: - [Nonpayment of annual license fees](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#annual-fees) - [Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#MCLE) - [Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP)](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#CTAPP) - [Attorney record verification](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#attorney-record-verification) - [Civility oath](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#civility-oath) - [Fingerprint requirement](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#fingerprint) - [New Attorney Training](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/reinstating-license-after-administrative-suspension#new-attorney-training)  **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.  --- #### Nonpayment of annual license fees To reinstate, pay all outstanding annual license fees through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). No additional form submission is required. Reinstatement will be effective as of the date full payment is received. ##### Payment method - **Credit card (recommended):** Use a credit card to ensure your payment is processed immediately with no delay to your reinstatement. - **ACH/electronic check:** ACH payments are subject to a 30-day hold while funds clear with your financial institution. Your reinstatement will not be processed until payment is confirmed. Once payment is confirmed, reinstatement will be backdated to the date the original payment was submitted. **For urgent reinstatements, pay by credit card instead.** --- #### Minimum Continuing Legal Education To reinstate from an MCLE administrative suspension, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, submit a completed MCLE compliance statement along with full documentation of compliance, including attendance records and/or proof of exempt status. 2. Pay all outstanding MCLE penalties through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). 3. Submit the [MCLE reinstatement request form](https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/166e93b186e1853727120a7f75e8d555). **Review the form for detailed instructions on completing each step.** --- #### Client Trust Account Protection Program To reinstate from a CTAPP administrative suspension, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, submit the required CTAPP annual reporting. 2. Pay all outstanding CTAPP penalties through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). 3. Submit the [CTAPP reinstatement request form](https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/69f955d57101ffd78955e9db9b21a98f). **Review the form for detailed instructions on completing each step.** --- #### Attorney record verification To reinstate from an attorney record verification administrative suspension, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, complete your annual attorney record verification. 2. Pay all outstanding attorney record verification penalties through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). 3. Submit the [attorney record verification reinstatement request form](https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/8dda8ccecbd9039bb40b776acf3926c2). **Review the form for detailed instructions on completing each step.** --- #### Civility oath To reinstate from a civility oath requirement administrative suspension, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, submit your annual civility oath declaration. 2. Pay all outstanding civility oath penalties through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). 3. Submit the [civility oath reinstatement request form](https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/cce9e028c74fbe89e9fbde13ec1b5a18). **Review the form for detailed instructions on completing each step.** --- #### Fingerprint requirement To reinstate from a fingerprint requirement administrative suspension, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, complete the fingerprinting requirement. 2. Submit the [fingerprint reinstatement request form](https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/08a3163c973d3c50b25375e5f8946a7d). **Review the form for detailed instructions on completing each step.** --- #### New Attorney Training To reinstate from a New Attorney Training administrative suspension, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, complete the New Attorney Training requirement. 2. Pay all outstanding New Attorney Training penalties through [My State Bar Profile](https://members.calbar.ca.gov/login.aspx). 3. Submit the [New Attorney Training reinstatement request form](https://www.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=6c7f8920-a8c8-4fb3-8aef-6996fcc1545c&env=na1&acct=2020d234-9c77-4e32-b913-f53073f08c8a&v=2&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9UBWolX6r2a9YJncfNucaBBo_EM8h_iuSjbyZ4lYv4jKKOhEr3zagcA7rtxFBmU1Pg12GP). **Review the form for detailed instructions on completing each step.** --- ### **Step 3: Confirm reinstatement** After submitting all required items, allow time for the State Bar to process your request. **Note:**  Reinstatement forms are processed as quickly as possible and in the order received. While processing times may vary depending on volume, **reinstatements are typically completed within about 10 business days** of receiving your completed reinstatement form and confirmation that all outstanding requirements, including reporting and payment, have been completed.  **Check your [public profile](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/LicenseeSearch/QuickSearch) for reinstatement status updates.** Your public profile updates to reflect your current status as requests are processed. The State Bar is unable to expedite individual reinstatement requests.  Questions? 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