We encourage you to take the time to read and familiarize yourself with your rights and responsibilities as a licensee of the State Bar of California. Once your bar number is assigned, it is important for you to be aware of and understand the various reporting requirements that you will be responsible for.
The Rules of the State Bar outline the practices of the State Bar, including the Rights and Responsibilities of Licensees. The rules contain important information on your responsibilities related to your:
- Licensee Record: Your responsibility to maintain the accuracy of the information in your State Bar record.
- Annual License Fees: Your responsibility to pay the annual license fees required to maintain an active or inactive license in the calendar year.
- Licensee Status: Information on license status changes and your ability to transfer your license to active or inactive status.
- Minimum Continuing Legal Education: Details on the Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirement for licensees on active status.
- Client Trust Account Protection Program Reporting Requirements: Your responsibility related to client trust accounts.
Additionally, we encourage you to visit the For Attorneys webpage for important information and links to commonly requested forms.
Questions? Contact the Division of Regulation at AttorneyRegulation@calbar.ca.gov.