Legal Document Assistant registration is required for those who, for compensation, assist the public in filing legal papers for any self-help service for members of the public representing themselves in a legal matter. Legal Document Assistant registration is required in each county where the services are performed.
How to Register for Individuals
- Completely fill in all personal and business information requested in Part A. Application must be legible.
- Check each applicable box in Parts B through E and provide the requested information for each checked box.
- Attach legible copies of all documents requested for each checked box.
- If the registration contains a dba, a copy of your current Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement must be presented.
- Sign the completed application under penalty of perjury.
- Register in person with valid legal photo identification and two (2) recent passport photos.
- Pay all applicable fees
- If this is a primary registration, you must submit an original $25,000 bond covering the two-year registration period.
IMPORTANT: The name on the bond must match the name indicated on the registration form. The bond must be in favor of the State of California AND include the name of the county where the bond will be filed (primary county).
- If this is a secondary registration, you must submit one of the following:
- an original $25,000 bond covering the two-year registration period, or
- a certified copy of the original $25,000 bond
IMPORTANT: The name on the bond must match the name indicated on the registration form. The bond must be in favor of the State of California AND include the name of the county where the bond was filed (primary county).
- For renewal and to retain your current registration number, you must have completed the legal education courses required by Business and Professions Code Section 6402.2., register no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to your current registration expiration, or if there is no lapse of three years or more in the period of registration. No exceptions and no renewals by mail.
How to Register for Corporations or Partnerships
- Completely fill in all business and personal information requested in Part A. Application must be legible.
- Check each applicable box in Parts B through E and provide the requested information for each checked box.
- Attach legible copies of all documents requested for each checked box.
- If the registration contains a dba, a copy of your current Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement must be presented.
- A corporate officer (defined in the signature section) or general partner listed in Part A must sign the completed application under penalty of perjury.
- A corporate officer or a general partner listed in Part A must register in person with valid legal photo Identification. Photos are not required.
- Pay all applicable fees
- If this is a primary registration, you must submit an original bond covering the number of employees in the following amounts for the two-year registration period:
- 1 – 4 employees = $25,000 bond;
- 5 – 9 employees = $50,000 bond;
- 10+ employees = $100,000 bond.
IMPORTANT: The name on the bond must match the name indicated on the registration form. The bond must be in favor of the State of California AND include the name of the county where the bond will be filed (primary county).
- If this is a secondary registration, you must submit one of the following:
- 1 – 4 employees = $25,000 original bond covering the two-year registration period or certified copy of the $25,000 original bond;
- 5 – 9 employees = $50,000 original bond covering the two-year registration period, certified copy of the $50,000 original bond;
- 10+ employees = $100,000 original bond covering the two-year registration period, certified copy of the $100,000 original bond
IMPORTANT: The name on the bond must match the name indicated on the registration form. The bond must be in favor of the State of California AND include the name of the county where the bond was filed (primary county).
- If a partnership or corporation increases the number of employees above the number stated in its application, the partnership or corporation is required to promptly file a new registration and bond for the actual number of employees and pay all required fees.
- For renewal and to retain your current registration number, you must have completed the legal education courses required by Business and Professions Code Section 6402.2., register no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to your current registration expiration, or if there is no lapse of three years or more in the period of registration. No exceptions and no renewals by mail.