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LEI renewal
How to renew an LEI, what a lapsed LEI means for trading and how to renew an LEI that another provider manages.
An LEI is valid for one year at a time. At renewal the LEI Issuer checks that your company's data in the GLEIF database still matches the official register. The code itself never changes.
When to renew
Any time before the next renewal date shown in the LEI record. Renewing early does not shorten your current period. You can see the date in our free LEI lookup.
If your LEI has lapsed
The status changes to LAPSED. The code still exists, but banks and brokers may refuse trades until it is renewed. A lapsed LEI can be renewed at any time. More: LEI lapsed – what now?
Renewing an LEI managed by another provider
If another LEI Issuer manages your LEI, the renewal comes with a free transfer. The LEI stays the same and you only pay for the renewal. Search for your company below – we show who manages the LEI and pick the right service for you.
Never miss a renewal
- Multi-year plan: pay once for 3 or 5 years and the LEI is renewed automatically every year.
- Free reminder: e-mails 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before the deadline – even if you are not our customer.
LEI prices
| Term | New LEI | Renewal / transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | C$92 C$92 per year |
C$108 C$108 per year |
| 3 years | C$255 C$85 per year |
C$279 C$93 per year |
| 5 years | C$378 C$75.60 per year |
C$425 C$85 per year |
Prices exclude VAT. No setup fee, no charge for parent company data, transfers included and a free LEI certificate (PDF) with every order. VAT and any country surcharge are shown before you pay.
In Canada the LEI Issuer charges a country surcharge. It is included in the prices above: C$13.67 per year.
How it works
- Find your company – Search by name or registry code — we prefill the data from official registers.
- Choose a plan and pay – Pick 1, 3 or 5 years and pay by card, a local payment method or invoice.
- Receive your LEI – We send your application to our partner LEI Issuer, which validates the data and issues the LEI. You receive the LEI by e-mail.
Frequently asked questions
Does my LEI number change when I renew?
No. The LEI always stays the same, even when it is transferred to another LEI Issuer during renewal.
How early can I renew?
At any time. The new validity continues from your current renewal date.
What happens when my LEI expires?
An LEI must be renewed every year. Once it lapses, banks and brokers may refuse trades until it is renewed. We remind you 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before expiry – or choose a multi-year plan and the LEI is renewed automatically every year.
Can I transfer my existing LEI to you?
Yes. A transfer moves the management of your LEI to our partner LEI Issuer; the LEI code stays the same and you pay only for the renewal period. An authorised signatory may need to sign a transfer request.
How can I check an LEI?
Search for it in our LEI lookup or at search.gleif.org. The status ISSUED means the LEI is current; LAPSED means it has not been renewed in time.
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Updated November 3, 2026 · Joel Mitt, LEImint OÜ