Learn More About AZCLDP!

An Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer is certified by the Arizona Supreme Court to provide services to the public without the supervision of an attorney. If a paralegal does not work under the supervision of an attorney and is not an AZCLDP, that person is engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. Currently, Arizona is the only state that has programs to certify and monitor Certified Legal Document Preparers.

AZCLDPs undergo extensive training, education, and testing before earning their Certification. In addition, they take a required 10 hours of continuing education every year and are re-certified every 2 years.

AZCLDPs are allowed to prepare any legal document for the public, as long as they do not provide legal advice, or attempt to represent someone in court. They cannot provide advice but can provide factual information, to help you decide how you should best proceed. They prepare legal documents according to your instructions, and you are responsible for your own documents, much as an attorney is responsible for his case. If, after receiving factual information, you are unsure of your needs, you should seek advice from an attorney, CPA, or other appropriate professionals.

AZCLDPs are not bound by the attorney-client privilege. If ordered by the court, they must disclose information.

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