RF1 notes part K
K. Declaration
The declaration must be completed in all cases and for all applications.
Knowingly or recklessly giving the SRA information which is false or misleading in a material particular, or failure to inform the SRA of materially significant information of which the firm or the managers are aware, may lead to disciplinary action by the SRA.
Signing the Form
Recognised bodies
- The declaration must be signed by a solicitor or REL who is a manager of a recognised body and who is qualified to practise in England and Wales. They must be authorised by all the managers of the firm to make the declarations in this section.
- The manager who signs the declaration on this form takes responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided in it. The signatory is expected to have checked that the information provided is correct before they sign the form.
In-house practice
An employed solicitor at the organisation must complete and sign the declaration on behalf of all the applicants named on the form for organisation types detailed below:
- Commerce and industry
- Advice services
- Registered charity
- Local government body
- Educational establishment
Please note this list is not exhaustive. If you require further guidance, please telephone our Contact Centre. Failure to sign the declaration will prevent the practising certificates/registrations from being granted.
Please also consider the following when completing this section:
- The declaration relates to the whole form.
- If the form is unsigned, your practising certificates/registrations will not be granted.
In-house practice
An employed solicitor at the organisation must complete and sign the declaration on behalf of all the applicants named on the form for organisation types detailed below:
- Commerce and industry
- Advice services
- Registered charity
- Local government body
- Educational establishment
Please note this list is not exhaustive. If you require further guidance, please telephone our contact centre. Failure to sign the declaration will prevent the practising certificates/registrations from being granted.
Please also consider the following when completing this section:
- The declaration relates to the whole form.
- If the form is unsigned, your practising certificates/registrations will not be granted.