TBLS Fees & Application Schedule
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TBLS Fees
Current fees are listed below. In all instances, fees are "per specialty area". Examination fees are refundable if you notify the TBLS in writing prior to the exam date. Please note that all fees are under review and subject to change.
Schedule
Key dates for the certification process are listed below. However, both fees and scheduled dates are subject to change, so please visit this site frequently during your application process for the most current information.
Attorney Fee Schedule
| | Fees | Key Dates |
| Certification Application | $150.00 | March 5, 2012 Filing Deadline |
| 2012 TBLS Attorney Examination Fee | $250.00 | Exam Date October 22, 2012 |
| Laptop Fee | $50.00 | |
| Recertification Fee (every 5th year of Certification) | $50.00 | March 5, 2012 Deadline |
| Annual Reporting Fees | $125.00 | March 5, 2012 Deadline |
| Attorney Appeal | $50.00 | 15 days after notice |
| Administrative Reinstatement | $100.00 | 30 days after notice |
| Certification Application Resubmit Fee | $50.00 | |
Paralegal Fee Schedule
| | Fees | Key Dates |
| Paralegal Certification Application | $50.00 | March 30, 2012 Filing Deadline |
| Paralegal Exam | $100.00 | October 13, 2012 |
| Recertification Fee (every 5th year of Certification) | $15.00 | March 30 Deadline |
| Annual Reporting Fee | $25.00 | March 30 Deadline |
| Administrative Reinstatement | $20.00 | 30 days after notice |