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CERTIFICATION EXAM NOW AVAILABLE, Exam Schedule

The 2024 certification exam application is now available through the NC State Bar Member Portal. The board has also announced changes to the exam schedule. Click here to read details.


Big Changes Coming for Paralegal Certification in 2024

The Paralegal Certification Board is excited to announce changes intended to make the certification, recertification, and exam processes easier for applicants, as well as maintain the financial sustainability of our program for years to come. Changes include:

  • All certified paralegals now have a July 1 recertification date
  • Recertification fee is now $75

Click here for detailed information.

The board has also announced changes to the exam schedule. Click here to read details.


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Important Dates
Aug
15
July 1 Annual Renewal Deadlines:
August 15th - $25 Late Fee Added
October 1st – Certification Automatically Lapses
Jun
8
Certification Exam
June 8, 2024
Application Deadline - April 15, 2024
Oct
5
Certification Exam
October 5, 2024
Application Deadline – August 15, 2024