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Home > Court Admin/AOC > Certification & Licensing > Legal Document Preparer Program > FAQ

Legal Document Preparer FAQ

ACJA § 7-201

ACJA § 7-208

Rule 31

 
I did not receive a certificate of completion for an activity that I completed. How do I receive credit for that activity?

 
I completed the 20 hours required for renewal, however, I completed the hours outside of the timeframes of May 1st through April 30th of one year and May 1st through April 30th of renewal year. What happens now?

 
How can I track the number of hours that I have completed?

 
Does the Arizona Supreme Court provide any classes or trainings that will count towards my continuing education credit requirement?

 
How do I know if a class, seminar, training etc is eligible for credit?

 
I am being audited for my CE credits. What if I have not completed the required hours?

 
Do I need to send in Certificates of Completion for my continuing education (CE) credits?

 
The Board meeting minutes show that my application has been deferred due to insufficient information but I have not been contacted. What does this mean?

 
I am trying to register online but the website isn’t recognizing me. What do I do?

 
How will I know when my renewal has been approved?

 
I filled out a paper application. Can I pay with a credit card?

 
If I filled out an online application, do I need to fill out a paper application?

 
I did not receive notification of the renewal time. What can I do?

 
Is there a fee for submitting my renewal application after the deadline?

 
When is the renewal deadline?

 
I was recently certified. Do I still need to apply for renewal?

 
My fingerprint results came back as indiscernible or unreadable. What do I do?

 
What is the difference between a legal document preparer and a paralegal?

 
Once I have been certified, what can I do to maintain my certification?

 
Can I obtain a copy of my fingerprint results?

 
Can I use the fingerprint card that I already have?

 
How soon after I become certified can I work?

 
The Board meeting minutes show that my application has been deferred due to deficient information but I have not been contacted. What does this mean?

 
How often does the Board meet to grant certification?

 
What is considered a legal document? How do I know if I need to be certified?

 
What is a legal document preparer?

 
Are there classes I can take or a program I can enroll in to prepare me to become a Certified Legal Document Preparer?

 
Am I eligible to become a Legal Document Preparer?

 
If I am denied certification, do I receive a refund for my application fee?

 
Will my credit affect my ability to be certified?

 
How many times can I retake the exam?

 
How do I retake the exam?

 
Do I need to pay to retake the exam?

 
Can I review my test score if I do not pass the exam?

 
Are there classes that I can take to prepare for the exam?

 
How long should I study for the exam?

 
How do I register for the exam?

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