When is the California attorney license renewal deadline?

Compliance periods end March 29; attorneys are assigned to surname groups (e.g., A–G). Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Is there a grace period for California attorney license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

When attorney licenses come due in California, sourced from the official board.

March 29Verify with board

Every 3 years

Board wording: Compliance periods end March 29; attorneys are assigned to surname groups (e.g., A–G).

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

Reporting

Report compliance to the State Bar of California via My State Bar Profile

Official source: State Bar of California — MCLE reporting requirement

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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