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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit Reporting
Beginning July 1, 2024, all CLE credits must be reported by email to KPACC at certification@kypa.org.
- KPACC no longer accepts submission of CLE credits by mail. If you require a special accommodation, please contact KPACC at certification@kypa.org.
- A new fillable KPACC CLE Certificate of Attendance form is available below.
Annual CLE Requirement
CLE credits earned during the 2025 calendar year must be reported to KPACC by January 31, 2026.
- Certified Kentucky Paralegals must earn a minimum of eight (8) credits of KPACC approved CLE activity annually, which must include two (2) CLE Ethics credits.*
- CLEs must be submitted on the KPACC CLE Certificate of Attendance Form.
- All CLE submissions must include supporting documentation from the CLE sponsor verifying both accreditation and completion of the credit(s). This documentation must include the sponsor’s certificate of attendance and/or completion and must clearly show proof of attendance, credit eligibility, credit accreditation (Ethics or Non-Ethics), program duration or the number of credits awarded. Registration confirmations or program materials cannot be accepted as proof of completion, as they typically do not contain the required information.
- If the CLE sponsor is a KPACC-approved sponsor and provides an Activity # or sponsor code verifying accreditation and attendance, you may list the Activity # on your KPACC Certificate of Attendance form in lieu of submitting the sponsor’s certificate. If this option is used, documentation from the sponsor verifying the Activity # or sponsor code must also be submitted for credit verification.
- If you receive an email from KPACC requesting additional documentation to approve CLE submissions, all supplemental documentation for credits earned during the 2025 calendar year must also be received by January 31, 2026.
- CLE credits reported each year in excess of the annual requirement are automatically carried forward into the two successive calendar years for purposes of satisfying the minimum requirements for those years.
- Additional information on CLE requirements and credit standards are contained in Sections 9.01, 9.02, and 9.03 of the Policy.
*A CKP passing the CKP Exam administered in the Spring must earn a minimum of four (4) credits of KPACC approved CLE credits during the remainder of the initial calendar year of certification which must include one (1) CLE Ethics Credit.
Annual Membership Requirement
Membership renewals, including payment of dues, must be completed by January 31, 2026.
- CKPs must be KPA members and maintain continuous membership by completing an annual renewal.
- Membership requirements include paying dues, fees, fines or other monies.
- New CKPs who are not yet KPA members must complete a KPA membership application within 45 days of notification of CKP exam results.
- CKPs should review and update their membership profile annually to reflect any changes or new information. The information displayed on the Official CKP Roster is derived from the details entered in each CKP’s membership profile.
- KPA Membership information available at www.kypa.org/join-kpa.
- If you have questions regarding your membership, please contact the Director of Member Relations at memberrelations@kypa.org.
Suspension for Failure to Comply with Certification Requirements
Effective February 1, 2026, certification will be suspended for any CKP who has not complied with CLE and KPA membership requirements, unless an extension of time has been granted in writing by KPACC.
Requests for Extension of Time
Requests for Extension of Time to comply with certification requirements must be received by January 31, 2026.
- As of February 1, 2026, certification shall be suspended for CKPs who have failed to comply with CLE and KPA membership requirements, unless an extension for compliance is granted in writing by KPACC.
- All requests for an extension must be submitted in writing using the KPACC Request for Extension form, with a separate form required for each type of extension.
- Extensions for compliance are limited to one extension per CKP every three years.
- All KPACC Request for Extension forms must be submitted directly to KPACC on or before January 31, 2026, by email to certification@kypa.org.
Requests for Reinstatement
If you have received a notice from the Kentucky Paralegal Association Certification Committee (KPACC) regarding suspension of your certification for non-compliance with the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy and wish to maintain your certification, you are required to submit a Request for Reinstatement form to KPACC by email to certification@kypa.org.
Restoration of Certification
A former CKP whose certification has been revoked for failure to comply with annual certification requirements may seek restoration of certification as outlined in Section 11 of the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy. Former CKPs may contact KPACC for additional information and required forms.
FAQS
Q: How do I maintain my certification in good standing?
A: CKPs must follow all program requirements found in the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy. CKPs are encouraged to stay up to date regarding all responsibilities outlined in the Policy.
Q: Where can I find a copy of the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy?
A: The Policy is posted here.
Q: Can I check my CLE credit balance online?
A: CKPs in good standing may view their CLE credit balance on their KPA member profile under the Certified Kentucky Paralegal section. If your balance does not appear on your profile, please contact KPACC for assistance.
Q: Where do I report my CLE credits?
A: CLE credits are to be reported directly to KPACC on a KPACC CLE Certificate of Attendance Form. The form and supporting documentation must be emailed directly to certification@kypa.org. KPACC does not accept CLE submissions by mail.
Q: What supporting documentation is required when I submit CLE credits earned for activity conducted by a KPACC-approved sponsor?
A: If activity was sponsored by a KPACC-approved sponsor listed under Section 9.02(A)(1) of the Policy, you must submit 1) the KPACC Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Certificate of Attendance Form and 2) the certificate of completion issued to you by the sponsor or other documentation verifying your completion of credit(s) and showing accreditation of credit hour(s) or the time (minutes) duration of the activity. Submission of materials is not required.
Q: What supporting documentation is required when I submit CLE credits earned for activity conducted by a sponsor that is not a KPACC-approved sponsor?
A: If the activity was sponsored by a provider other than one of the KPACC-approved sponsors, you must submit 1) the KPACC CLE Certificate of Attendance Form and 2) the certificate of completion issued to you by the sponsor or other documentation verifying your completion of credit(s) and showing credit hour(s) accreditation/eligibility or the time (minutes) duration of the activity and 3) the seminar brochure, outline or agenda provided by sponsor. Submission of program materials is not required. If additional information is needed to approve your credit submission, KPACC will request additional documentation.
Q: Can I submit my CLE credits by providing a link for KPACC to access them online?
A: Submitting credits through a link is discouraged, since links can expire and the documents may become inaccessible. To ensure proper verification and retention, all materials must be submitted in PDF format. Please keep submissions concise so that KPACC can efficiently verify and record your credits.
Q: May I carry over excess CLE credits?
A: Yes. Carry over credits are outlined in Section 9.01(G) of the KPA Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy. When a CKP has met their CLE requirement for the calendar year, any additional credits submitted during that calendar year are automatically carried forward and applied to two successive calendar years.
Q: I won't be able to complete the required CLE credits by the end of the year. May I request an extension?
A: Yes. Extension requests for completing credits are outlined in Section 9 of the KPA Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here.
Q: I won't be able to complete the membership requirement by the specified time. May I request an extension?
A: Yes. Requests for membership extension are outlined in Sections 5.05 and 10.01 of the KPA Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here. For more membership information click here.
Q: My certification was revoked. May I apply to get my certification back?
A: Yes. The process for obtaining your certification after being revoked is outlined in Section 11 of the KPA Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here.
Q: May I voluntarily withdraw from the CKP program?
A: Yes. The process for voluntary withdraw is outlined in Section 12 of the KPA Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here.
Q: Who do I contact with additional questions?
A: Contact the KPA's Certification Committee (KPACC) at certification@kypa.org.