Business and Professions Code 6400-6415

A Legal Document Assistant (LDA) Registration is required for those who, for compensation, assist the public in filing legal papers for any self-help service for members of the public representing themselves in a legal matter. Legal Document Assistant registration is required in each county where the services are performed.

The applicant must present the following:

A valid government issued identification

A bond in the amount of $25,000 naming the registrant as principal, providing the term of two (2) years, must include commencement date and expiration date, and must state it is in favor of Riverside County

Registrant must meet the education and experience requirements as per BPC 6402.1

Must not be disqualified to register based on the information provided on the application, pursuant to:

• Civil Judgment-BPC 6403(a)(3) & (a)(5)
• Criminal Convictions-BPC 6403(a)(2) & (a)(4)
• Registration Revocations-BPC 6403(a)(6)
• Suspension or Disbarment-BPC 6402

Principal place of business or residential address must be located in the County of Riverside (deemed primary registration), and in any other county in which he or she performs acts for which registration is required (deemed secondary registration)

Individual Legal Document Assistant (LDA) Registration Fee: $196.00
(includes recording/filing fee of a single-sided, single-page bond but may vary)
Each additional page of the bond: $3.00
Replacement identification card: $10.00