2026 - CAPA's CCP Exam

Applications available on Certification, Exam Registration tab.

Details to be sent to those who qualify to sit for the CCP Exam. 

CCP Certification Program and Exam

CAPA has developed a state-specific, voluntary certification exam for California Paralegals.

To be eligible to sit for the CCP Certification Exam, you must first comply with: 1) specific program requirements as a California paralegal (CA Residency), and 2) these specific provisions of California’s Business and Professions Code:
BPC §6450 (a) – Paralegal definition – California Attorney Supervision (State Bar Number - Attorney)
BPC §6450 (c)(1) or (c)(2) or (c)(3) –Initial Legal Education Requirements (Certificates, Degree)
BPC §6450 (d) – Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (4.0 Legal Ethics/4.0 General Law  Credit Hours every two years – self-reporting requirement, retained and certified to supervising attorney.

Be knowledgeable and read the current California Rules of Professional Conduct and CAPA's Ethics Guidelines.

CAPA does not require any national certification before submitting your online Application to sit for the California CCP Certification Exam.

Also, check our website's “Certification Tab”
CCP Exam FAQ provides answers to some eligibility and basic exam questions.
CCP Fee Schedule provides fees related to Applications, Exams, and various CCP related forms. (Always check the Form as well)
CAPA MCLE Compliance Log should be completed for the current 2-yr term (1/2024-1/2026), with completed Certificates of Attendance by a California approved MCLE Provider.

Note: Exam eligibility is determined only after receipt of a completed application and all required supporting documents.