If a candidate does not pass PCCE/PACE, there is a thirty (30) day waiting  period, from the date PCCE/PACE is taken, before the paralegal becomes eligible to re-take the exam. This form is not the application itself, but confirms retake eligibility. Pending approval of this form, applicants will receive instructions on how to submit their proper exam fees and forms. Retake request forms are reviewed by the Certifications Manager. 

The soonest this form may be submitted is thirty (30) days from the date of the most recent exam attempt. Waivers submitted sooner than thirty (30) days from the date of the most recent exam attempt will be declined. Effective October 2018, candidates are limited to three (3) exam attempts in two years (one original attempt and two retakes). 

Please contact the Certifications Manager at certifications@paralegals.org with any questions regarding the retake policies.

Please create a Submittable account to proceed with your PACE application. This is a separate account from your NFPA website log-in. If you are creating a new account, use the email address on file with NFPA (found on your receipt). 

Please be prepared to submit all required information/documentation at the time of application. Under no circumstances should payment or other confidential identifying personal information (birthdate, Social Security Number, compensation) be submitted with this form. Please email info@paralegals.org with questions regarding your payment status.

Applications will be processed in the order received. A decision regarding your application is generally granted within 30 days, but may take longer depending on volume. Approved applicants will receive their authorization and scheduling instructions via email. Applicants will have 90 days from the date of that notice to sit for the exam.

Questions should be addressed to the Certifications Manager at certifications@paralegals.org. 

Thank you for helping to set the PACE for the paralegal profession! 

Thank you for applying for the NFPA Paralegal CORE Competency Exam! Please read the following instructions carefully before proceeding to complete your application.

Please create a Submittable account to proceed with your PCCE application. This is a separate account from your NFPA website log-in. If you are creating a new account, use the email address on file with NFPA (found on your receipt). Complete documentation must be received within three (3) days of receipt of payment or another application fee will apply.
Before your begin, ensure you have all necessary documentation. You will be able to save your submission as a draft, however, once you click Submit, your application is final and you will not be able to add, replace, or otherwise alter the submitted materials. Applications will be reviewed exactly as submitted and those found to be incomplete or not in compliance with NFPA policies risk rejection, additional fees, and will not be processed. Applicants found to be ineligible will forfeit all exam fees.  

If the eligibility pathway selected relies on work experience of CLEs, review the requirements completely to ensure your application meets those requirements. If missing some documentation, DO NOT SUBMIT until all information is complete. Attach all required information/documents at the time of application in the appropriate form fields. Under no circumstances should payment or other highly confidential identifying information (birthdate, Social Security Number, compensation, etc.)  be submitted with this form. Please email info@paralegals.org with questions regarding your payment status.

Please refer to the PCCE Candidate Handbook for full application requirements. 

Questions should be addressed to Leslie Johnson, NFPA Certifications Manager, at certifications@paralegals.org.