Florida Registered Paralegal Requirements

Florida Registered Paralegal Credits

30 Total Credit Hours
every
3 Years

Florida Registered Paralegal Reporting Deadlines

Deadline to complete CLEs: Last day of assigned reporting period

  • Reporting deadline: Last day of assigned reporting period
  • Reporting period: 3 years

The Florida Registered Paralegal Program is a voluntary registration through The Florida Bar and is not required by the state of Florida

Is certification required for paralegals in Florida?

The Florida Registered Paralegal Program is a voluntary registration through The Florida Bar and is not required by the state of Florida.

Who is required to complete Paralegal CLE in Florida?

Florida Registered Paralegals (FRP)

How many credits do registered paralegals need in Florida?

30 hours every 3 years including 5 hours of ethics and 3 hours of technology.

When is the Florida Registered paralegal CLE reporting deadline?

Last day of assigned reporting period.

An automated email will be sent to FRPs (Florida Registered Paralegals) upon completion of the requirement.

How can Florida Registered paralegals fulfill their CLE requirement?

All credit hours may be taken as live or self study programs.

Programs approved by NALA and NFPA, will honor eligibility requirements for the Florida Registered Paralegal Program.

How do I report my Florida Registered paralegal CLE credits?

Florida Registered Paralegals self-report their attendance through The Florida Bar members portal.

What are the specialty credit requirements for Florida Registered paralegals?

5 hours of ethics and 3 hours of technology every 3 years.

Can I meet the requirement by completing a Florida attorney CLE approved course?

Yes. Florida Registered Paralegals are allowed credit for attorney CLE approved courses.

View Florida attorney courses offered by our parent company NBI Inc.

Additional CLE resources for Florida Registered paralegals