RF6, RF7 – European lawyers

To become a registered European lawyer (REL), complete the RF6 form (PDF 55K) . Download notes on completing RF6 (PDF 118K).

Applications for the 2007/08 practising year

The RF7 form for renewing your registration as a registered European lawyer will be sent to you by 8 October 2007. If you don't receive it by then, contact us. Download notes on completing RF7 (PDF 190K).

Schedule of fees for RELs

Your circumstances and reduced fee category Issue date of certificate
1 Nov 07 - 31 Dec 07 1 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 1 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 08 1 Jul 08 - 31 Oct 08
You are applying for your first registration as a REL n/a £715 £715 £475 £240
You work for the CPS F £630 £470 £315 £155
You qualify for the low income fee reduction G £475 £360 £240 £120
You are on maternity leave or equivalent H £475
You were on maternity leave in the last practising year I £475

RELs must also contribute to the Compensation Fund.


To link to this page, please use www.sra.org.uk/rel.