§ Rule 20-4.1 Generally

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Rule 20-4.1. Generally

    The following shall be filed with The Florida Bar by an individual seeking to be registered as a Florida Registered Paralegal:

    (a) Educational, Certification, or Experience Requirement.

        (1) evidence that the individual has satisfied the requirements of rule 20-3.1(a) by supplying evidence of the degree and attestation from the employing or supervising attorney(s) showing that the individual has the appropriate paralegal work experience; or

        (2) a certificate showing that the individual has obtained 1 of the certifications set forth in rule 20-3.1(b); or

        (3) attestation from the employing or supervising attorney(s) that the individual has met the requirements of rule 20-3.1(c).

    (b) Statement of Compliance. A sworn statement by the individual that the individual has read and will abide by the Code of Ethics and Responsibility set forth elsewhere in this chapter.

    (c) Registration Fee. An appropriate registration fee set by the board.

    (d) Review by The Florida Bar. Upon receipt of the items set forth in subdivision 20-4.1(a)-(c), The Florida Bar shall review the items for compliance with this chapter. Any incomplete submissions will be returned. If the individual meets all of the requirements of this chapter, the individual shall be added to the roll of Florida Registered Paralegals and a certificate evidencing such registration shall be issued.

    (e) Annual Renewal; Content and Registration Fee. The registration pursuant to this subdivision shall be annual and consistent with that applicable to an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Florida. An annual registration fee shall be set by the board in an amount not more than the annual fees paid by inactive members of The Florida Bar. The renewal shall contain a statement that the individual is primarily performing paralegal work as defined elsewhere in this chapter and a statement that the individual is not ineligible for registration set forth elsewhere in this chapter. A Florida Registered Paralegal who is not primarily performing paralegal work shall not be eligible for renewal of the registration but may reapply for registration.