In California, legal document assistants are required to post a $25,000 bond before receiving the licensing required to prepare legal documents.
Legal document assistants, also known as legal document preparers, technicians, or clerks, provide the public with an option other than hiring an attorney to prepare legal documents. In order to be licensed to prepare legal documents, legal document assistants must post a $25,000 bond and apply in person with the Office of the County Clerk.
California legal document assistant bonds ensure that the professional conducts business in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code (Division 3, Chapter 5.5), as well as all other state and federal laws. If the legal document assistant fails to comply with the laws regulating their industry that results in the loss or harm to another individual or group of individuals, the harmed may file a claim against the surety bond. Once the claim has been finalized, the principal is responsible for reimbursing the surety bond.
To legally work in California, legal document assistants are required to post a $25,000 surety bond. Most often, professionals can purchase a legal document assistant bond for $400 with no credit check. These bonds are valid for 2 years and must be renewed in order to maintain licensing.
In order to receive your license to operate as a legal document assistant, you must first purchase a legal document assistant bond. Don’t delay your application.