Renewal applications
31 October a day to remember
Each year on 31 October, solicitors, registered European lawyers (RELs) and registered foreign lawyers (RFLs) go through the annual renewal process of their PCs and registrations.
As a result of the SRA Recognised Bodies Regulations 2009 and the SRA Practising Regulations 2009 which both came into force earlier this year, on 31 March and 1 July respectively, firms and sole practitioners are also now required to renew their recognition by 31 October.
In this area of the website, you can find application forms and guidance notes on renewal applications for firms and for individuals.
Applications for firms
Form RF1 bulk application to renew the practising certificates of all solicitors and registrations of any European and foreign lawyers in a firm.
Form RBR application for annual recognition of a firm
Form RSPR application for annual renewal of approval to practise as a recognised sole practitioner
Applications for individuals
Form RF3 application for a practising certificate
Form RF7 application to renew your registration as an REL
Form RF4 application to renew your registration as an RFL
Form RSPR application for annual renewal of approval to practise as a recognised sole practitioner
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FAQs
Check our renewal FAQs to find out how the annual exercise will affect you.
Not renewing?
If you are not renewing your PC or registration, please notify us.