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Please TYPE or PRINT legibly and firmly in BLACK ink. Neither the County Clerk nor his deputies are
p
ermitted by law to give legal advice and/or assistance. This filing will be a public record and there are no
refunds.
INSTRUCTIONS: Completely fill in all personal information requested in Part A. Check each applicable box in Parts
B-E and provide information as requested for each box that is checked. Attach legible copies of all documents
requested for each box that is checked (attach certified copies and originals as specified). You must sign the completed
application under penalty of perjury.
Filing Fees:
Filing registration: $175.00
Filing bond $ 35.00
Each additional ID card $ 10.00
A. Personal Information
First Name Middle Initia
l
Last Name Date of Birt
h
Business Name
Business Addres
s
Cit
y
State Zip Code
Business Telephone Numbe
r
California Driver’s License Number (or other personal identification that is acceptable to the County Cler
k
Additional Fees:
Record the bond – 1
st
page of bond $ 14.00
Each additional page of bond $ 3.00
Registration Number: ___________________________ Expiration Date: ___________________________
If a renewal, a new # must be assigned if there is a Two years from date of filing or bond expiration
lapse of three years or more in the period of registration.
Space above for County Clerk use only
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A
LEGAL DOCUMENT ASSISTANT COUNTY OF
______________________________
Completely fill in all personal information requested in Part A. Check each applicable box in Parts B-E and provide
information as requested for each box that is checked. Attach legible copies of all documents requested for each box that
is checked (attach certified copies and originals as specified). You must sign the completed application under penalty of
perjury.
San Bernardino County
Recorder - Clerk
222 West Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022
855 REC-CLRK
www.sbcounty.gov/arc
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B. Education and Experience
1. Paralegal program/ABA School
I have earned a certificate of completion from a paralegal program that is approved by the American Bar
Association (attach copy of certificate of completion).
2. Paralegal Program/Non-ABA School
I have earned a certificate of completion from a paralegal program that is institutionally accredited but
that is not approved by the American Bar Association (attach copy of certificate of completion) AND I
successfully completed a minimum of 24 semester units (or the equivalent) in legal specialization
courses (attach copy of transcript). Number of semester units (or the equivalent)
3. College or University
(List field)
AND
OR
4. High School or General Equivalency Diploma
OR
AND
OR
C. Civil Judgment
1. Have you been held liable in a final judgment or entry of a stipulated judgment entered in a civil action
that alleged fraud, use of an untrue or misleading representation, or use of an unfair, unlawful or
deceptive business practice?
2. Have you had a civil judgment entered against you in an action arising out of your negligent, reckless
or willful failure to properly perform your obligation as a Legal Document Assistant or an Unlawful
Detainer Assistant?
I have a bachelor's degree in _________
________________ (attach copy of diploma)
I have completed at least one year of law-related experience working under the
supervision of a licensed attorney ( must present original statement on the attorney's
letterhead signed by the attorney describing the scope and dates of your experience).
I completed at least one year of experience providing self-help service as defined by
Business and Professions Code §6400 (d) before January 1, 1999 (attach original
statement describing the scope and dates of your experience).
I have a high school diploma (attach copy of diploma).
I have a general equivalency diploma (attach copy of diploma).
I have completed at least two years of law-related experience working under the
supervision of a licensed attorney (must present original statement on the attorney's
letterhead signed by the attorney describing the scope and dates of your experience).
I completed at least two years of experience providing self-help service as defined by
Business and Professions Code §6400 (d) before January 1, 1999 (must present
original statement describing the scope and dates of your experience).
Yes (attach certified copy of each judgment).
No
Yes (attach certified copy of each judgment).
No
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D. Criminal Conviction (Note: Conviction means a plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea
of nolo contendere. Any conviction dismissed under Penal Code §1203.4 must be included)
3. Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of the provisions on legal document assistants
and unlawful detainer assistants pursuant to Business and Professions Code §6400-6416?
E. Revocation of Registration/Disbarment or Suspension
1. Have you had registration as a legal document assistant or an unlawful detainer assistant revoked by a
County Clerk pursuant to Business and Professions Code 6413?
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all information on this application and
on all accompanying documents is true and correct and that I am not currently disbarred or suspended from the practice
of law pursuant to Business and Professions Code §6100-6117.
Signature Date
1. Have you been conv
icted of felony?
Yes (attach certified copies of each conviction and disposition)
No
2. Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor unlawful practice of law or contempt of the authority of
Yes (attach certified copies of each conviction and disposition)
No
a court under Business and Professions Code §6126 or §6127, or found liable under Section 6126.5?
Yes (attach certified copies of each conviction and disposition)
No
Yes (attach certified copy of each revocation)
No
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ADDENDUM TO RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION FOR LEGAL DOCUMENT ASSISTANT
DUE TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 285 (Chapter 295)
Pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 6402 the Department of Consumer Affairs shall
develop the application required to be completed by a person for purposes of registration as a Legal Document
Assistant. In an effort to meet the new requirements of Assembly Bill 285 this Addendum to the application is
in place only until the official application is issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
LEGAL DOCUMENT ASSISTANT Registration #:____________
Individual’s Name or Business Name on Application: __________________________________________
RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
Per Business & Professions Code Section 6402.2, to be eligible to renew registration, the registrant shall
complete 15 hours of continuing legal education courses, which meet the requirements of Section 6070 MCLE
(Minimum Continuing Legal Education Requirements), during the two-year period preceding renewal. This
addendum is incorporated with my application dated: _________________________.
Ideclareunderpenaltyofper
j
uryunderthelawsoftheStateofCaliforniathatIhavecompleted15hoursofcontinuinglegal
educationcoursesasrequiredperB&PCodeSection6402.2,whichmeettherequirementssetforthinB&PCodeSection6070.
Signature* Date Place of Execution
Signature* Date Place of Execution
* This Addendum MUST be executed by the same signers of application submitted to the County Clerk.