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

New York Attorney license renewal deadline

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

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Every 2 years

Board wording: Biennial reporting cycle tied to attorney registration; complete CLE within 30 days after the attorney's birthday in alternate years (even-year admission → even-year cycles).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Birth month

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Certify CLE compliance on the biennial attorney registration statement; retain documentation for at least 4 years

Official source: 22 NYCRR Part 1500 — CLE Program Rules (§ 1500.22, experienced attorneys)

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