Administrative Services

The State Bar of California has a duty to maintain the records of all attorneys licensed to practice in California.

The State Bar also issues the Certificate of Standing document to verify an attorney’s name, bar number, admission date, status, any name or status changes, and any public discipline, as of the date of the certificate. Attorneys are required to keep their license status up to date. We have resources to help you properly notify the State Bar of changes in your status.

Need to Update Your Status?

View our resources for instructions on how to change your status.

Change Attorney Status

Order a Certificate of Standing

The State Bar issues a single-page Certificate of Standing document. Learn more about which type of certificate you need and how to order.

Certificate of Standing

Order your Certificate of Standing online

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Maintain Compliance

Need to update your contact information or maintain other reporting requirements?

Our Administrative Compliance webpage has information to accomplish these tasks, as well as other reporting requirements.

Visit Administrative Compliance

Questions?

If you still have questions on topics such as changing your license status or obtaining a Certificate of Standing, please contact the State Bar’s Division of Regulation by completing the Licensee Records and Compliance Inquiry form.