Renewal applications for individuals
Individual renewal forms how to apply
Click on the name of the form you need for further information and guidance notes.
If you need to complete any of these forms, you must return them to us by 31 October 2010.
Solicitors
Form RF3 application for a practising certificate
Who must apply
The Solicitors Act 1974 requires practising solicitors to have a practising certificate. Subrule 20.02 of the Code of Conduct 2007 sets out what we regard as "practising", and the guidance to rule 20 discusses exemptions from the requirements to hold a practising certificate.
Registered European lawyers (RELs)
Form RF7 application to renew your registration as an REL
Who must apply
European lawyers who wish to practise in England and Wales must register with the SRA as an REL (unless registered with another professional body) as set out in the European Communities (Lawyer's Practice) Regulations 2000.
Registered foreign lawyers (RFLs)
Form RF4 application to renew your registration as an RFL
Who must apply
Foreign lawyers who wish to become managers of a recognised body must register with the SRA as an RFL as set out in the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, section 88 and Schedule 14.
Foreign lawyer non-managers may also voluntarily register themselves with the SRA. See rule 12 of the Code of Conduct for practice in this capacity.
Recognised sole practitioners
Form RF1 application for annual renewal of approval to practise as a recognised sole practitioner.
Who must apply
All solicitor and REL recognised sole practitioners as set out in regulation 8 of the SRA Practising Regulations 2009.