Frequently Asked Questions: 2025 Annual Fees

What do the fees for active and inactive attorneys include?

Fees for active attorneys

The total fees will be $598. This includes a $478 base fee (Bus. & Prof. Code, §6140) and the following legislatively mandated fees:

$25 for disciplinary activities (§6140.6)
$40 for the Client Security Fund (§6140.55)
$10 for the Lawyer Assistance Program (§6140.9)
$45 for legal aid (§6140.03)

Fees for inactive attorneys

The total fees will be $205. This includes a $120 base fee (Bus. & Prof. Code, §6140) and the following legislatively mandated fees:

$25 for disciplinary activities (§6140.6)
$40 for the Client Security Fund (§6140.55)
$10 for the Lawyer Assistance Program (§6140.9)
$45 for legal aid (§6140.03)