Registered Paralegals of NFPA Requirements
Registered Paralegals of NFPA Credits
Registered Paralegals of NFPA Reporting Deadlines
Deadline to complete CLEs: Every 2 years on your anniversary date
Registered Paralegals of NFPA Continuing Legal Education Rules and Regulations
What are the different types of NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations) certifications?
CRP-CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP® designation by passing the PCCE exam)
RP-Registered Paralegal (RP® designation by passing the PACE Exam shows that you are one of the best in the field)
Who is required to complete paralegal CLE for NFPA?
Paralegals with the credentials CRP® & RP®
What is the CLE requirement for NFPA paralegals with RP® credentials?
12.00 hours every 2 years including 1.00 hour of Ethics and 1 hour of DEI.
What is the CLE requirement for NFPA paralegals with CRP® credentials?
8.00 hours every 2 years including 1.00 hour of Ethics and 1 hour of DEI.
When is the NFPA paralegal CLE renewal period?
Every 2 years on their anniversary date.
How can NFPA paralegals fulfill their CLE requirement?
All credit hours may be taken as live or self study programs.
IPE is an approved CLE provider with NFPA.
How do I submit my NFPA paralegal CLE credits and renew my credentials?
Paralegals are responsible for tracking and submitting their CLE credits.
NFPA credential holders must submit a Renewal Application along with all supporting documentation, including NFPA approved CLE certificates, no more than 6 months in advance of the renewal expiration date.
As a courtesy, NFPA sends renewal reminders to the email address on file. However, obtaining the required CLE credits and completing the Renewal Application process before the renewal deadline is the responsibility of the individual.
What are the specialty credit requirements for NFPA?
Can I meet the NFPA requirement by completing an attorney CLE approved course?
Yes. NFPA will allow credit for attorney CLE approved courses.
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Additional CLE resources for NFPA paralegals
- State Contact Information:
- Address: National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc., 400 South 4th Street, Suite 754E, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Phone Number: 317-454-8312
- Fax Number: 980-444-2269
- Email Address: info@paralegals.org
- Website: https://www.paralegals.org/page/contact-us
