§ 2.04 Certification Fees
2.04. Certification Fees
(a) Filing Fee. A fee of $250 must accompany each application submitted. Rejection or withdrawal of an application will not entitle an applicant to a refund of the fee or any part thereof.
(b) Examination/Certification Fee. A fee of $150 shall be due and payable after an applicant has been notified of exam eligibility or before an applicant who otherwise qualifies receives a certificate. The payment of such fee is a prerequisite to the taking of an examination. A refund of the examination fee may only be obtained if written notification of cancellation is received by the BLSE office at least 48 hours in advance of the examination date.
(c) Annual Fee. An annual fee of $150 per area certified shall be assessed against each plan participant. Payment must be postmarked no later than 45 days from the invoice date or be subject to a $50 late fee. If payment is not received within an additional 30 days, staff shall send written notice by registered or certified mail to the last official bar address to advise that a recommendation to revoke certification will be forwarded to the board of legal specialization and education pursuant to rule 6-3.8, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
(d) Reapplication Fee. A nonrefundable fee of $100 must accompany each reapplication submitted.
(e) Challenge/Petition Filing Fee. A nonrefundable fee of $125 must accompany the filing of an application denial challenge or grade review petition.
(f) Lapse Reinstatement Fee. A nonrefundable fee of $150 must accompany a request to reinstate certification.
Recertification File Extension Fee. A nonrefundable fee of $125 must accompany an application for recertification file
extension.
(h) Emeritus Application Fee. A nonrefundable fee of $100 must accompany an application for emeritus specialist status.
(i) Appeal Fee. A nonrefundable fee of $125 must accompany the filing of an appeal.