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Reporting Compliance

The September 30, 2008 Grace Period Deadline is Passed
September 30, 2008 was the grace period reporting deadline for attorneys with last names beginning A through M to report compliance, non-compliance or an exemption from the MCLE Rules requirements for the 7/1/06-6/30/08 reporting period. More >

All Illinois attorneys are required to report compliance, non-compliance or exemptions at the end of the attorney's two-year reporting period. The MCLE Board will mail a Certification Form to each attorney at the preferred mailing address on file with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. The Certification Form must be completed and returned to the MCLE Board by the Due Date on the form.

Report by Mail or On-Line

Attorneys can choose to complete their Certification Form in paper or on-line. Paper replies should be sent by U.S. Mail or commercial delivery service. Click here to complete a Certification Form on-line. Report On-line

Two-Year Reporting Period

Each attorney is automatically placed in one of two reporting groups based on the attorney's last name and must earn a required number of hours during each two year cycle. Illinois attorneys are required to complete CLE hours each reporting period, unless they are eligible for an exemption. More >

Certification Form Not Received

If the attorney does not receive a Certification Form by the first of the month in which the attorney must report compliance, please contact the MCLE Board to obtain another copy. More >

Failure to Report

Failure to receive an MCLE certification does not constitute an excuse for failure to file the certification. More >

Keep Certificates of Attendance

Attorneys should not send their certificates of attendance or other proof of MCLE activities to the MCLE Board unless they have been notified that they are being audited. Attorneys must keep this documentation for three years from the end of the relevant reporting period. More >

Compliance Late Fees and Reinstatement Fee

There is no fee for a timely-filed MCLE certification that reports compliance with the MCLE requirements.

Attorneys who fail to timely submit the required Certification Form or fail to timely comply with the MCLE requirements are subject to late fees and reinstatement fees pursuant to the Fee Schedule:

• $100.00 - late fee for attorney who timely filed certification disclosing non-compliance;
• $150.00 - late fee for attorney who failed to file timely certification;
• $250.00 - reinstatement fee for attorney who has been removed from the Master Roll of Attorneys for failure to comply with the MCLE requirements or to report that compliance.

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Temporary Exemption and Extension Requests

In rare cases and upon a clear showing of good cause, the Board has the authority to grant a temporary exemption from the MCLE requirements or an extension in which to comply with those requirements. The Court's MCLE Rules do not allow permanent exemptions or extensions. Good cause for a temporary exemption or extension may exist in the event of illness, financial hardship, or other extraordinary or extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the attorney. More >

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The office of the MCLE Board is paperless. We are committed to accepting and processing applications and related communications electronically. Instructions are on the relevant application. Paper submissions will be destroyed after 30 days and returned only at the applicant's request and cost. The Board's e-mail server has a 5 megabyte per e-mail limit. An e-mail that exceeds 5 megabytes will be returned to the sender automatically by the server. If this happens, please re-submit by zipping the attachments or dividing the attachments into more than one e-mail. If you encounter difficulties with an electronic submission, please contact the office before making the submission.