Apply for temporary emergency authorisation

July 2020

What is this application for?

To apply for temporary emergency authorisation as a sole practice or partnership where a change of control creates a new unauthorised body or practice.

Eligibility

See Rule 15.1(a) of the SRA Authorisation of Firms Rules.

How to apply

If you are not sure whether you are eligible to apply for emergency authorisation, contact us  before you submit your application.

Application for temporary emergency authorisation for a partnership

Log in to mySRA to apply, go to start a new application

There is no fee for this application.

We will let you know if your application is incomplete or ineligible.

We aim to decide within 7 working days.