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LEI lapsed – what now?
Your LEI shows status LAPSED? What that means for your trades and how to make a lapsed LEI valid again quickly.
An LEI with status LAPSED was not renewed in time. The code has not been deleted, but it is no longer considered up to date, and banks or brokers may block securities and derivatives trades until it is renewed.
How to make the LEI valid again
- Search for your company below or in the LEI lookup.
- If our partner LEI Issuer already manages the LEI, we submit the renewal directly; otherwise together with a free transfer.
- After the check the status changes back to ISSUED – the LEI number stays the same.
So it does not happen again
Choose a 3- or 5-year plan with automatic yearly renewal, or set a free reminder for 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before the deadline.
LEI prices
| Term | New LEI | Renewal / transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €52.55 €52.55 per year |
€62.55 €62.55 per year |
| 3 years | €145.65 €48.55 per year |
€160.65 €53.55 per year |
| 5 years | €212.75 €42.55 per year |
€242.75 €48.55 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 Ireland the LEI Issuer charges a country surcharge. It is included in the prices above: €3.55 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
Will I get a new LEI number?
No. A lapsed LEI is renewed and keeps the same number. A second LEI for the same company is not allowed.
How quickly is the LEI valid again?
Usually within one business day; a transfer can take up to a week.
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.
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.
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.
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Updated 3 November 2026 · Joel Mitt, LEImint OÜ