SRA Handbook

Form, timing and fees for applications

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Regulation 1: Form, timing and fees for applications

1.1

Applications under these regulations, or under any other rule which applies to a recognised body, its manager or employee, must comprise:

(a)

the prescribed form, correctly completed;

(b)

the fee or fees for the application, as determined from time to time by the SRA Board;

(c)

if the application is for recognition or for renewal of recognition, any prescribed contribution to the Solicitors' Compensation Fund;

(d)

such additional information, documents and references as may be specified by the SRA; and

(e)

any additional information and documentation which the SRA may reasonably require.

It is not necessary to submit all documents, information and payments simultaneously, but an application will only have been made once the SRA has received all of the documentation, information and payments comprising that application.

1.2

An application for renewal of recognition must be sent to the SRA so as to arrive on or before the renewal date.

1.3

A recognised body must notify the SRA on or before the renewal date if it does not intend to apply for renewal of recognition.

1.4

The SRA shall determine the amount of any fees required under these regulations and the SRA's decision shall be final.

1.5

The SRA may prescribe from time to time a fee moderation process under which a recognised body may make an application for the fee for renewal of recognition to be varied. A decision under this process shall be final.

1.6

Every applicant body must:

(a)

ensure that all information given in an application under these regulations is correct and complete; and

(b)

notify the SRA as soon as any information provided in an application under these regulations has changed.