Annual Membership Requirements
Part 6, Section IV, Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Organization and Government
Pursuant to § 54.1-3912 of the Code of Virginia and to Paragraphs 11, 16, and 18, Part Six, Section IV of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, all members of the Virginia State Bar have certain annual membership requirements which include: payment of membership dues, payment of a Clients’ Protection Fund (CPF) fee, and certification of professional liability insurance. These obligations are included on an annual dues statement which is mailed each June. Failure to meet these obligations by July 31 will result in accrual of delinquency fees and possible administrative suspension pursuant to Paragraph 19 of the Rules of Court. According to § 54.1-3914 of the Code of Virginia any attorney who fails for two successive years to pay the annual fees shall forfeit his license to practice law in the Commonwealth.
Calendar of Compliance Deadlines
Annual Dues
- Annual Dues Rule (Organization and Government of the Virginia State Bar, Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 6, § IV, Paragraph 11)
- Dues Forms
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Online Membership Renewal – (Pay dues)
Individual attorneys may pay online during dues season. Available June 18–October 9, 2012.
Clients' Protection Fund Fee
- Clients’ Protection Fund Rule (Organization and Government of the Virginia State Bar, Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 6, § IV, Paragraph 16)
- Clients’ Protection Fund information and forms
Professional Liability Insurance
- Financial Responsibility Rule (Organization and Government of the Virginia State Bar, Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 6, § IV, Paragraph 18)
- Certification Form (effective 03/08)
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
- Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Rule (Organization and Government of the Virginia State Bar, Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 6, § IV, Paragraph 17)
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Suspension for Failure to Complete Continuing Legal Education Requirement (Organization and Government of the Virginia State Bar, Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 6, § IV, Paragraph 13.2)
- MCLE web page
Administrative Suspensions
- Procedure for the Administrative Suspension of a Member (Organization and Government of the Virginia State Bar, Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia Part 6, § IV, Paragraph 19)
- List of Administrative Suspensions
License Forfeitures List
Service Members Civil Relief Act
Active Duty members of the bar stationed outside of Virginia in a combat zone may be able to seek relief under this act by providing a copy of their orders to the VSB. Please contact the appropriate department of the Virginia State Bar for specific requirements. (50 U.S.C. App. §§501-596, Public Law 108-189)
Updated: Jun 18, 2012
