CLE — All 51 Jurisdictions: Mandatory Status + Provider Approval

Tier 1 Mandatory CLE — no provider approval or accreditation process; attorneys self-report compliance 2 mandatory states

State	CLE Status	Application Link	Process	Requirements	Cost	Time to Approval	Notes
Arizona	Mandatory	AZ Bar Sponsor Info →	None. Include required disclaimer language in all CLE marketing materials.	None from the provider. Attorneys self-assess and self-report compliance by annual affidavit.	FREE $0	Instant — no approval	CLE is mandatory for AZ attorneys but AZ Bar explicitly does not approve or accredit providers or programs. Unique in the country.
New Hampshire	Mandatory (self-reporting)	NH Bar CLE →	None. NH does not certify providers, accredit courses, or require attendance documentation.	None from the provider. Attorneys self-report completion of CLE of sufficient intellectual and practical content.	FREE $0	Instant — no approval	NH rules require attorneys to complete CLE, but obligation is on the attorney. No filing exists for providers to make.

Tier 2 Mandatory CLE — provider process exists but is free and low-friction (post-event filing, no gatekeeping) 6 mandatory states

State	CLE Status	Application Link	Process	Requirements	Cost	Time to Approval	Notes
Missouri	Mandatory	MO Bar Sponsors →	1. Create sponsor account at MO Bar website. 2. Submit per-program application online ≥60 days before. 3. Report attendance post-event.	No eligibility gate. Open sponsor account; submit each program.	FREE $0 confirmed	Not published	Only mandatory-CLE state that charges nothing. Online portal.
Wisconsin	Mandatory	WI Courts CLE →	Complete CLE Form 2 (Request for Approval of CLE Activity) and mail to WI Board of Bar Examiners with timed agenda, materials description, and audience notation.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time. Timed agenda, materials description, and audience required.	FREE $0	Not published	Materials retained 4 years by sponsor. Mail-in only.
West Virginia	Mandatory	WV Bar Provider Portal →	Register as provider via WV State Bar membership portal. Apply per course through same portal.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time. Two-tier: Presumptive Provider (auto-approved) or per-course.	FREE $0	Not published	Out-of-state approvals NOT automatically recognized (Sept. 2013 rule change). Must apply separately.
Vermont	Mandatory	VT Judiciary CLE →	Submit Application for Accreditation of CLE Activity with agenda, table of contents, and faculty credentials within 30 days after the activity.	Post-event filing within 30 days. No pre-approval required. No eligibility gate.	$0 within 30 days. $50 after 30 days.	Post-event — deliver first, file after	Rare: post-event filing at no cost. Lowest friction of any mandatory filing state.
Iowa	Mandatory	IA Courts CLE →	Submit online application at Iowa Judicial Branch OPR portal. Include sponsor name, activity name, date, duration, and format. Attorneys self-report attendance — no sponsor reporting needed.	No eligibility gate. ~48-hr turnaround. Sponsor does not track or submit attendance records.	$50 if attendees charged a fee. $0 for free activities.	~48 hours	Lightest ongoing burden of any mandatory state — no attendance tracking by provider. Online $50; paper $65.
Mississippi	Mandatory	MS Uniform Application →	Submit Uniform Application to MS Bar. Apply before activity; retroactive approval available at Commission discretion.	Activity must be open to all MS-licensed attorneys (exception: govt agency for own employees). No eligibility gate.	FREE $0	Not published	One of very few mandatory states with no filing fee. Open-access requirement is the main constraint.

Tier 3 Mandatory CLE — simple per-course application, low cost, no eligibility gate 17 mandatory states

State	CLE Status	Application Link	Process	Requirements	Cost	Time to Approval	Notes
Minnesota	Mandatory	MN Sponsor Portal →	1. Email oasis@mbcle.state.mn.us for Sponsor ID. 2. Log into Sponsor Portal. 3. Submit per-course application online or by mail. 4. Report attendance post-event.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time. On-demand approvals valid 24 months.	$20 online / $35 mail	Not published	24-month validity on approvals reduces resubmission for recurring programs.
Kentucky	Mandatory	KY Bar Sponsor Portal →	Create sponsor account on KY Bar online portal. Submit per-program application with timed agenda, presenter bios, and materials description.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time. KY accredits individual programs only — no blanket sponsor status.	$20 (<2 hrs) / $50 (>2 hrs)	Not published	Simple two-tier fee by length. Commission may monitor any approved activity at no charge.
Colorado (Form 1B)	Mandatory	CO Supreme Court CLE →	Submit Form 1B to CO Supreme Court CLE office ≥21 days before program.	Program must already be accredited in another state. Form 1B is for out-of-state providers only. CO Registered/Certified paths are Tier 5.	$15	Not published	Lowest single-state cost in the country if you already have out-of-state accreditation.
Virginia	Mandatory	VA State Bar MCLE →	Submit Sponsor Application for Approval of CLE Course to VA State Bar per-course.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time. Decision within 60 days. Blanket status awarded by Board at its discretion — not by application.	$25 (individual attorney path) + nonrefundable sponsor fee (confirm exact amount)	Within 60 days	3-year cap on pre-recorded course age. Blanket status cannot be applied for.
Oregon	Mandatory	OR Bar Sponsor Account →	Create sponsor account on OR State Bar site. Submit per-course application. Report attendance within 30 days of program.	No eligibility gate. Must permit free Bar audits. No blanket sponsor status.	$25–$125 by program length	Not published	Fee scales with program length. Bar can audit any activity free of charge.
Idaho	Mandatory	ID State Bar MCLE →	Submit Application for Course Credit to Idaho State Bar. File before or after (late fee $25 if >90 days after). Valid for calendar year granted — no resubmission if program repeats same year.	No eligibility gate. Late fee $25 if >90 days after activity.	$75; affinity groups $50; waived for Supreme Court, Bar, sections, district bars, Law Foundation, individual members	~21 days (guaranteed)	21-day decision guarantee. No refiling if same program repeats in the same calendar year.
Georgia	Mandatory	GA CLE Sponsor Portal →	1. Contact clesponsor@gabar.org for Provider Number. 2. Submit each course via GA CLE Sponsor Portal. 3. Report attendance post-event.	No eligibility gate. Biennial compliance cycle effective Jan. 1, 2026.	$4 per instructional hour per attendee	Not published	Per-head pricing — cost scales with enrollment. Low for small cohorts; adds up at scale.
Tennessee	Mandatory	TN CLETN Provider Area →	Create provider account via CLETN portal. Submit each course ≥30 days before. Contact: tiffany.drew@cletn.com / 615-741-3096 ext. 3. Report attendance post-event.	No eligibility gate. Must submit ≥30 days before course date.	$0 upfront. $2/credit-hr per attending attorney post-event. Late reporting: +$1/hr.	Not published	No upfront cost — all fees deferred to attendance reporting.
Wyoming	Mandatory	WY Bar CLE Sponsors →	Submit Application for CLE Program Accreditation to Wyoming State Bar with schedule, table of contents, faculty names, and $50 fee.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time.	$50 flat	~10 days	~10-day turnaround is among the fastest confirmed in the country.
Pennsylvania	Mandatory	PACLE Provider FAQ →	Mail Application for Approval of CLE to PACLE Board with $25 fee, agenda, and brochure.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time.	$25 flat	Not published	Among the lowest flat per-course fees for any mandatory state. Mail-in only.
Utah	Mandatory	Utah State Bar CLE →	Mail Application by Non-approved Sponsor to Utah State Board of CLE. File within 60 days before or after the course.	No eligibility gate. Generous 60-day before-or-after window.	$25 flat	Not published	Before-or-after filing window is unusually flexible. Low flat fee.
Ohio	Mandatory	OH Supreme Court CLE →	Submit Uniform Application for Approval of CLE to Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE ≥60 days before. Annual renewal per year of approval.	No eligibility gate. ≥60 days before required. Commission approves activities, not sponsors.	$25 flat	~30–45 days	60-day lead time is long for Tier 3. 30–45 day published review estimate.
Oklahoma	Mandatory	OK MCLE Forms →	Submit Uniform Application with $50 fee payable to Oklahoma Bar Association ≥45 days before event.	No eligibility gate. ≥45 days before. Approval valid 12 months.	$50, payable to OBA. Valid 12 months.	Not published	12-month validity useful for recurring programs.
Kansas	Mandatory	Kansas CLE →	Submit format-specific application via Kansas CLE website (separate forms for live, in-house, and prerecorded). Receive persistent Provider ID.	No eligibility gate. Lead times: live/prerecorded ≥30 days; in-house ≥21 days. Prerecorded approval valid 1 year.	In-house: $25. Prerecorded: $100. Live: confirm at kscle.gov	Not published	In-house path at $25 is cheapest. Prerecorded valid 1 year.
North Dakota	Mandatory	ND State Bar CLE Forms →	Submit Sponsor Application to State Bar Association of ND with $45 fee. Annual cycle — August 1 deadline for following year's programs.	Annual August 1 deadline. ND presumes accreditation for any program already approved in a mandatory-CLE state.	$45 admin fee	Not published	August 1 deadline requires advance planning. Reciprocal presumption smooths path if already approved elsewhere.
Montana	Mandatory	MT CLE Provider Forms →	Mail Uniform Application for Approval of CLE to Montana Commission of CLE with $60 fee. Mail-in only.	No eligibility gate; no fixed lead time.	$60; waived for State Bar of Montana members	Not published	Mail-in only. Fee waived for Bar members.
Washington	Mandatory	WSBA MCLE Portal →	1. Register as sponsor at mcle.wsba.org. 2. Submit each activity via "Add an Activity." 3. Include written materials. 4. Report attendance post-event. Contact: mcle@wsba.org / 206-733-5987.	Per-course. Written materials required. Submit ≥15 days before to avoid late fee. Program not approved until notified.	$100 per course. $50 late fee if <15 days before.	Not published	No blanket provider tier. Course must be approved before credit can be issued.

Tier 4 Mandatory CLE — eligibility gates for blanket status, moderate cost, annual layers, or dual fees 13 mandatory states

State	CLE Status	Application Link	Process	Requirements	Cost	Time to Approval	Notes
Alaska	Mandatory	AK Bar Application →	Submit Uniform Application to Alaska Bar Association. Choose per-course ($50) or Accredited Provider ($250/yr).	Per-course: no gate. Accredited Provider: 1 yr history + minimum 2 qualifying courses.	Accredited Provider: $250/yr. Per-course: $50 (waived for QLSPs, AK govt, affinity bars, free in-house, existing Accredited Providers).	30 days (guaranteed)	30-day response guarantee. Low gate for blanket status. Many fee exemptions.
Delaware	Mandatory	DE Courts CLE Forms →	Submit CLEreg Uniform Application per course. Accredited Sponsor annual renewal via courts.delaware.gov/cle.	Per-course: file before or up to 2 years after program start. Accredited Sponsor: annual renewal.	In-person live: $75. Electronic (virtual/on-demand/webinar): $125. Accredited Sponsor: $350/yr + $50/electronic program. Late fees: $100–$250. (Effective Nov. 1, 2024)	Not published	2-year retroactive filing window is one of the longest. Fees updated Nov. 2024 — significantly higher than prior schedule.
Indiana	Mandatory	IN Judiciary ACE →	Email completed application to ace@courts.in.gov with timed agenda, brochure/description, faculty credentials. Pay fee by phone. Submit attendance certification within 30 days after course.	Submit ≥30 days before course. Attendance certification due ≤30 days after. Self-study courses not approved. Distance education capped at 6 hrs/3-year period.	Non-approved sponsor (non-exempt): $25 timely / $50 late. Non-approved exempt (nonprofits/free courses): $0 timely / $25 late. Approved sponsor: $0 timely / $25 late.	Up to 60 days	Fee chart confirmed from IN.gov application PDF. Commission can refer to full CLE Commission meeting, extending timeline.
Florida	Mandatory	FL Bar CLE Accreditation →	1. Email course approval specialist for FL Bar Portal login and Provider Number. 2. Submit course accreditation online via FL Bar Portal ≥30 days before first presentation.	≥30 days before first presentation. Rush processing available (5 business days). Approval valid 18 months from first offering. No blanket provider status.	Varies by provider category (bar assns., govt, law firms, individual attorneys, free providers, "all other") — set annually by FL Board of Governors. Confirm at floridabar.org.	Not published (rush: 5 business days)	18-month validity cap forces re-approval for long-running programs. Must establish FL Bar Portal account before applying.
Hawaii	Mandatory	HI HSBA Provider App →	Submit provider application to HSBA with substantive outline, timed agenda, faculty description, and fees ≥30 days before course.	Per-course: ≥30 days before. Accredited Provider (blanket, calendar year): 3+ qualifying courses in the prior year.	Per HSBA fee schedule — confirm directly with HSBA before applying.	Not published	Recognizes HSBA-approved jurisdiction reciprocity (NY is approved). Blanket status gate: 3 prior-year courses.
Maine	Mandatory	ME Bar Overseers CLE →	Submit Uniform Application for Approval of CLE to Board of Overseers of the Bar with applicable fee.	Standard Sponsor (per-course): no pre-approval needed. Approved Sponsor (blanket): prior accreditation elsewhere OR 10+ live programs/yr for 3 consecutive years.	Standard: $60 nonrefundable per course. Approved Provider: reduced fee (confirm with ME Bar Overseers).	Not published	Blanket status gate is high (10+ live/yr × 3 yrs). Most new providers: $60 per-course.
Nebraska	Mandatory	NE Supreme Court CLE →	Contact NE ASD Help Desk for sponsor-user account (402-471-3137 or nsc.mcle@nebraska.gov). Submit via NE ASD website. Report attendance within 30 days.	Per-course: ≥10 days before. Accredited Sponsor: ≥60 days before any activity. Attendance reporting within 30 days.	Per-course: $50 nonrefundable + $1/credit-hr/attorney. Accredited Sponsor: $25/program + $1/credit-hr/attorney.	Not published	Per-hour per-attorney fee compounds at scale.
New Jersey	Mandatory	NJ Courts CLE Providers →	1. Register on NJ Courts portal. 2. Complete online application per course including timed agenda, brochure, instructor credentials, written materials, and hardship policy.	No eligibility gate for per-course. "Approved service provider" (blanket, renewable) also available. DIEB minutes tracked separately.	Fee not confirmed in public materials — verify directly with NJ CLE Board before filing.	Not published	DIEB minute-tracking requirement adds complexity. Technology CLE credit requirement effective Jan. 1, 2027.
New Mexico	Mandatory	NM State Bar →	Submit Application for NM MCLE Course Approval with $50 review fee to NM State Bar. Submit attendance list + attendance filing fee within 30 days of program.	No eligibility gate for per-course. Attendance list and fees due within 30 days of program. Blanket accredited-provider status available for "history of quality CLE."	$50 review fee per course + attendance filing fee. Annual accredited-provider fee: confirm with NM State Bar.	Not published	Blanket status gate is subjective — no numeric threshold published.
North Carolina	Mandatory	NC CLE Sponsor Info →	1. Obtain Sponsor ID from NCCLE. 2. Submit Sponsor's Application for CLE Credit with timed agenda, speaker credentials, program description, and materials. File ≥40 days before.	≥40 days before activity (under 40 days triggers $100 total late fee). On-demand programs require annual renewal.	$50 program application fee (reduced for repeat programs). On-demand: $20/yr (yrs 1–3), then $50/yr.	Not published	On-demand programs have tiered annual renewal. Biennial attorney cycle as of March 2024.
Rhode Island	Mandatory	RI Courts MCLE →	1. Register online as sponsor via RI Courts portal. 2. Apply online per course. 3. Report attendance by June 30 annually.	≥30 days before course. Annual June 30 compliance cycle. DEI credit requirement effective July 1, 2025.	$250 annual accreditation fee + $45/course application fee	Not published	Dual-layer cost (annual + per-course). Annual June 30 deadline.
South Carolina	Mandatory	SC Commission CLE →	Submit Uniform Application for Approval of CLE to SC Commission on CLE and Specialization.	No eligibility gate for per-course. Accredited sponsor status available (eliminates per-course fee) — confirm gate with SC Commission.	$75/course for non-accredited sponsors. $0/course for accredited sponsors.	Not published	Accredited sponsor status eliminates per-course fee — strong incentive to pursue once volume justifies it.
New York	Mandatory	NY CLE Board Provider FAQs →	Mail Application for Accreditation of an Individual Course Activity to NYS CLE Board, 25 Beaver St., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10004. Phone: 212-428-2105. Submit ≥60 days before program. Report attendance + filing fee within 30 days after. Accredited Provider Status (blanket) also available.	Per-course: ≥60 days before. All NY-based or NY-HQ'd providers must be NY-accredited. Attendance list + filing fee due within 30 days post-program.	Per-course: attendance-based filing fee. Accredited Provider Status: fee per CLE Board schedule. Confirm exact amounts at 212-428-2105.	Not published	NY accreditation accepted in AK, CA, CO, CT, FL, ME, NH, ND, NJ and others — high reciprocity value. Mandatory: 24 CLE hrs/2 yrs (incl. 4 ethics, 1 diversity, 1 cybersecurity). 60-day lead time is the key constraint.

Tier 5 Mandatory CLE — complex multi-tier systems, high annual costs, demanding eligibility gates 8 mandatory states

State	CLE Status	Application Link	Process	Requirements	Cost	Time to Approval	Notes
Alabama	Mandatory	AL State Bar CLE →	Submit Application for MCLE Course Accreditation to AL State Bar with timed agenda, speaker bios, and $50 fee ≥30 days before. No applications accepted >60 days after Dec. 31 program year close.	≥30 days before. Pre-approved Sponsor (blanket): 2 yrs history + 5 prior qualifying courses + ≥50% non-affiliated in-house instructors.	Pre-approved Sponsor: $350. Per-activity: $50. Individual attorney unaccredited activity: $25.	Not published	Non-affiliated instructor requirement (≥50% of in-house instruction) is unique among states. Hard year-end cutoff for late applications.
Arkansas	Mandatory	AR Supreme Court CLE →	Submit Application for Accreditation of CLE Activity to AR Supreme Court. Choose annual sponsor tier and renew each July 1. Submit attendance certificates within 15 days of program end.	Annual renewal July 1. Attendance certificates within 15 days of program end.	Accredited Sponsor: $2,500/yr. Govt: $500/yr. Accredited Pro Bono: $100/yr. Nonaccredited Pro Bono: $10/app. Individual per-course: $50. Late fees: $25–$100.	Not published	$2,500/yr for full Accredited Sponsor is among the highest in the country. Per-course individual path ($50) available without blanket status.
California	Mandatory	CA Bar MCLE Providers →	Submit Single Activity Provider (SAP) application to CA State Bar with $75 fee and timed agenda ≥60 days before. Multiple Activity Provider (MAP) path for blanket status.	SAP: ≥60 days before. MAP eligibility: 6 approved activities on 6 different dates in the prior 2 years. MAP renewal: 6 new qualifying activities per 2-year cycle.	SAP: $75 nonrefundable. MAP: tiered by org type. Confirm current MAP fee schedule with CA Bar.	Not published	60-day SAP lead time is steep. CA added new mandatory credit subcategories in 2025 (implicit bias, competence, technology, wellness).
Colorado (Registered / Certified)	Mandatory	CO Supreme Court CLE →	Registered Provider: submit per-program fee under standing registration. Certified Provider: apply for blanket status with abbreviated reporting. (Form 1B out-of-state path is Tier 3.)	Registered: ≥21 days before. Certified: ≥7 days before; requires 2+ yrs consistent programming AND 10+ accredited programs/yr. Regulations updated Jan. 2026.	Registered: $30–$120/program (doubles if late). Certified: $250 one-time + $2,500/yr + $20–$40/program.	Not published	Certified path ($2,500/yr) only viable for high-volume providers. Late fee doubles registered per-program cost.
Illinois	Mandatory	IL MCLE Board Providers →	Submit all applications electronically via Provider Course Accreditation Management (PCAM) system on IL MCLE Board website. Application complete when: (1) all data entered, (2) correct fee received, (3) PCAM shows "Completed for Review."	Per-course: ≥45 days before (late fee $125; +$500 additional if >30 days late). Annual reports due Feb. 15 or Aug. 15 by cycle.	Accredited Provider: $300–$3,000/yr by category + $0.75/attendance-hr/attorney. Per Course: $50 + $0.75/attendance-hr/attorney.	Not published	Steepest late fee structure of any state. Tiered annual fee ($300–$3,000) depends on provider category. PCAM online system required.
Louisiana	Mandatory	LA State Bar MCLE →	1. Register as sponsor annually ($100/yr). 2. Mail Sponsor Application to LA State Bar ≥45 days before each course ($75/course). 3. Eligible for permanent Approved Provider status after 3 consecutive years.	Annual sponsor accreditation + per-course application ≥45 days before. 20-day late-fee trigger. Permanent status after 3 consecutive accreditation years.	Annual accreditation: $100/yr nonrefundable. Per-course: $75 (LA local/specialty bar assns. exempt). Permanent status: no additional cost specified.	Not published	Three distinct approval gates. Permanent status after 3 years eliminates ongoing annual fee.
Nevada	Mandatory	NV Bar MCLE →	Submit Single Application for Approval of CLE to Nevada Board of CLE with timed agenda/brochure and applicable fee. Board notifies within ~1 month.	Non-Accredited: ≥30 days before. Accredited (blanket): 10+ credits/yr for 3 consecutive prior years; notify ≥60 days before each course.	Per fee schedule in application (waived for lawyers/firms/govt/nonprofits). $50 flat late fee. Confirm fee schedule with NV Board of CLE.	~1 month	High gate for blanket status (10+ credits/yr × 3 yrs). Fee waiver for lawyers, firms, govt, nonprofits makes this free for many providers.
Texas	Mandatory	TX Bar Sponsor Account →	1. Register for sponsor account on TX Bar website. 2. Submit CLE application fully online ≥30 days before. 3. Accredited Sponsor renews annually on anniversary month.	Per-course: ≥30 days before (+$100 late fee if <15 days). Accredited Sponsor: annual renewal on anniversary month.	Accredited Sponsor: $200 initial + $200/yr (exempt: local/district bar assns., govt). Per-course: min $50, sliding scale by length. Individual out-of-state attorney: $25.	Not published	Anniversary-month renewal means different providers renew at different times — track carefully.

Voluntary / None No mandatory CLE — no provider approval process exists or is relevant 5 jurisdictions

State	CLE Status	Application Link	Process	Requirements	Cost	Time to Approval	Notes
D.C. Partial	Partial — one-time only	DC Bar CLE →	No ongoing process. Newly admitted attorneys must complete one mandatory course on DC Rules of Professional Conduct within 12 months of admission (offered by DC Bar, $229).	No ongoing mandatory CLE. One-time requirement for new admittees only (post July 1, 1994). No provider accreditation body exists.	N/A for ongoing CLE	N/A	DC Bar confirmed: "no mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements." The one-time new admittee course is administered by DC Bar itself, not third-party providers.
Connecticut Voluntary	Voluntary	CT MCLE FAQs →	No process. CT Bar FAQ: "There is no approval or accreditation process." Course auto-recognized if approved elsewhere or independently meets CT Practice Book standards.	None — fully self-reporting by attorneys. No filing required from providers.	FREE $0	N/A	No mandatory CLE. Note: AZ has mandatory CLE but also no provider process (Tier 1) — CT has neither mandatory CLE nor a process.
Maryland Voluntary	Voluntary — pending	No process exists	No process. No accreditation body exists.	None — no mandatory CLE requirement.	FREE $0	N/A	MD Supreme Court voted 4-3 in 2024 to continue considering mandatory CLE. Final decision expected spring 2026. Most likely near-term change to this table.
Massachusetts Voluntary	Voluntary	No process exists	No process. No accreditation body exists.	None — no mandatory CLE requirement.	FREE $0	N/A	CLE encouraged under Rule 1.1 (Competence) but not required. MA Bar offers CLE accredited in neighboring mandatory states.
Michigan Voluntary	Voluntary	No process exists	No process. No accreditation body exists.	None — no mandatory CLE requirement.	FREE $0	N/A	CLE encouraged under RPC 1.1 (Competence) but not required.
South Dakota Voluntary	Voluntary	No process exists	No process. No accreditation body exists.	None — no mandatory CLE requirement.	FREE $0	N/A	CLE voluntary/recommended.