Changes have been made to rules regarding attorney licensing and MCLE compliance. These changes streamline the deadline and fee structure. The changes are outlined in NMSC Order No. 21- 8300-30. 

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Benefits of the new rules  

• Unifies both licensing renewal and MCLE compliance into a single set of deadlines and fees
• Members now have 30 extra days to complete MCLE compliance
• The maximum late penalty is now $275
• Members may now roll over up to 4 hours of self-study into the next compliance period

All aspects of your License Renewal must be complete by Feb. 1, 2022 to avoid late penalties:

• Licensing forms and certifications
• Licensing Fees
• Minimum Continuing Legal Education Requirements

Timeline

February 1, 2022

• 2021 MCLE credits must have been completed (members and course providers have 30 days to check their transcripts for errors and file credits)
• 2022 license renewal must have been completed

February 2, 2022

• Any aspect of non-compliance will incur a $275 late penalty
• Members and course providers have 30 days to file credits for courses taken at the end of the compliance period.
• After paying the $275 late penalty, members will have an additional 90 days to complete compliance

March 1, 2022

• Members and course providers must have filed any outstanding credits for the 2021 compliance period
• Members must have reported any errors in their transcripts to the State Bar
• It is the member’s responsibility to check his/her transcript to ensure accuracy. Rule 18- 301(B) NMRA

May 1, 2022

• Any uncompleted aspect of compliance will cause the member to be reported to the Supreme Court for non-compliance and possible suspension of the member’s license

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