{"id":728,"date":"2026-10-16T01:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T01:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-offender-registration-defense-lawyer-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T08:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:35:57","slug":"sex-offender-registration-defense-lawyer-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-offender-registration-defense-lawyer-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex Offender Registration Defense Lawyer in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-727\" alt=\"Wooden desk with legal case files, a pen, and a gavel near a Texas state flag in a law office.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-legal-case-files-a-pen-and-a-gavel-near-a-t-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-legal-case-files-a-pen-and-a-gavel-near-a-t-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-legal-case-files-a-pen-and-a-gavel-near-a-t-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-legal-case-files-a-pen-and-a-gavel-near-a-t-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-legal-case-files-a-pen-and-a-gavel-near-a-t-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-desk-with-legal-case-files-a-pen-and-a-gavel-near-a-t-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Sex Offender Registration Questions? Get Clear Answers From a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Barbieri Law Firm helps people in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas understand their registration duties, review their court orders and plan their next steps. Free initial consultation, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Sex offender registration in Texas is a legal duty that can follow certain online sex crime outcomes, including some deferred outcomes. Whether it applies depends on the exact charge, the final outcome, and the plea language. This guide explains how Texas law treats online sex crime charges, what registration requires, and what a defense lawyer reviews first. Barbieri Law Firm is a Frisco, Texas criminal defense firm. This page is written for adults facing these charges and for family members helping them.<\/p>\n<h2>What Sex Offender Registration Means in Texas<\/h2>\n<p>Texas sex offender registration is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.<\/p>\n<p>The chapter defines a &#8220;reportable conviction or adjudication.&#8221; That term includes a conviction, a juvenile adjudication, and a deferred adjudication for a listed offense. So a deferred outcome can still trigger the duty.<\/p>\n<p>It attaches to the outcome of certain offenses.<\/p>\n<p>They can also affect background checks used for jobs and professional licenses.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a charge like this has your family worried, you don&#x27;t have to face the registration question alone. Our team can review your paperwork with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Online Sex Crime Charges That Can Lead to Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Online solicitation of a minor is a charge that can lead to registration in Texas. The reportable list in <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.001\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 62.001<\/a> includes a violation of Section 33.021 (Online solicitation of a minor), Penal Code.<\/p>\n<p>Under \u00a7 33.021(b), a person 17 or older commits an offense by intentionally communicating in a sexually explicit manner with a minor online. The same subsection covers sending sexually explicit material to a minor. The intent to commit a listed offense must be part of the charge.<\/p>\n<p>Under \u00a7 33.021(c), it is a separate offense to knowingly solicit a minor to meet, with intent that sexual contact or intercourse occur. That offense is a second-degree felony. The statute says it is not a defense that the meeting did not occur.<\/p>\n<p>Several details change how a case is analyzed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The minor&#8217;s age.<\/strong> A &#8220;minor&#8221; is someone under 17, or someone the actor believes is under 17.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The grade level.<\/strong> A \u00a7 33.021(b) offense is a third-degree felony. It becomes a second-degree felony if the minor is under 14.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School hours.<\/strong> Punishment goes up one category if the offense happened during school hours, and the actor knew or should have known the minor was enrolled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defenses.<\/strong> Subsection (e) provides defenses for certain facts, such as a marriage or a close age gap with consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Online cases often rest on messages, images, and device data. A defense lawyer checks how that evidence was obtained and what it actually shows. Entrapment is one issue to review. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.8.htm#8.06\">Penal Code \u00a7 8.06<\/a>, entrapment applies when a law enforcement agent induces the conduct. Merely giving someone an opportunity does not count.<\/p>\n<h2>Penalties and Consequences That Raise the Stakes<\/h2>\n<p>A sex-offense conviction can carry felony punishment and a duty to register as a sex offender. Under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.42(c)(2), a person convicted of certain sex offenses, such as sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, who has a previous conviction for a qualifying sex offense (including a substantially similar offense under another state&#8217;s law) must be sentenced to life in prison, and other prior convictions can also increase the punishment range.<\/p>\n<p>Prior convictions also keep their effect. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.46\">Penal Code \u00a7 12.46<\/a>, using a conviction for enhancement does not stop it from being used again for enhancement later. That is why old records matter.<\/p>\n<p>Deferred adjudication is not automatic. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.102\">art. 42A.102<\/a>, a judge may grant it unless a listed exclusion applies. The exclusions in subsection (b) do not name \u00a7 33.021. The judge still decides whether to grant it.<\/p>\n<p>Collateral effects often matter as much as the sentence. These include employment, housing, travel, and family matters. Plea language should be reviewed with those effects in mind.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Registration Defense Lawyer Works Through Your Case<\/h2>\n<p>A registration defense lawyer maps the charge to the registration law before any plea talk. Here is the usual sequence:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews the charge, the alleged facts, prior history, and whether registration is possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence review.<\/strong> The lawyer examines how messages or device data were obtained and what the complaint and affidavit allege.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bond review.<\/strong> Bond conditions can limit contact or device use. Reading them closely early avoids problems later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plea analysis.<\/strong> The lawyer explains each option and its registration effect. You make the decision after that discussion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trial preparation.<\/strong> Where a defense is available, the lawyer prepares challenges to the evidence and to proof of intent or age.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-case work.<\/strong> The lawyer advises on registration deadlines and any alleged violation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the county court calendar and with whether the case ends by plea or trial. No lawyer can assure an outcome or a timeline.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-lawyers-question-a-seated-inmate-across-a-metal-table-in-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two lawyers question a seated inmate during a tense interview in a prison room.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Registration Duration, Restrictions, and Removal<\/h2>\n<p>For many offenses, the registration duty ends ten years after the final court step. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.101\">art. 62.101(c)(2)<\/a>, the period runs from the later of the dismissal and discharge, release from a penal institution, or discharge of community supervision.<\/p>\n<p>Some offenses carry a duty that lasts for life under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.101\">art. 62.101(a)<\/a>. Whether that applies depends on how the offense is defined. Confirm the duty for your specific charge.<\/p>\n<p>Their other limits depend on the court order and bond conditions. A lawyer can review those documents with you.<\/p>\n<p>The court must also have made a specific affirmative finding.<\/p>\n<p>An exemption is not automatic. The court holds a hearing and considers public safety, victim consent, the victim&#8217;s interests, and justice.<\/p>\n<p>A late update or a missed address change can create a separate problem. Review it with a lawyer right away.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients Work With Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is a Frisco, Texas criminal defense firm. It defends people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth, and across Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Heather Barbieri is the lawyer responsible for each representation.<\/p>\n<p>Our team handles scheduling and document organization. Our approach starts with the charging papers, the digital evidence, the bond conditions, and the registration consequences. We review those before plea discussions begin.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About Registration Defense<\/h2>\n<p>Most registration questions come down to the exact charge, the final outcome, and the court record.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What can sex offenders do and not do?<\/summary><p>Registrants have ongoing reporting duties. Their other limits depend on the court order and conditions. A lawyer can review those documents with you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long must I register in Texas?<\/summary><p>For many offenses, the duty ends ten years after the final court step. Some offenses carry a lifetime duty, so confirm it for your charge.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Why do lawyers defend people accused of sex crimes?<\/summary><p>Defending a charge does not mean a lawyer has judged the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get off the sex offender registry in Texas?<\/summary><p>Whether any removal option applies depends on the facts of each case. The exemption route in art. 62.301 requires a specific court finding and a hearing. It may not fit every charge.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to police before getting a lawyer?<\/summary><p>Speak with a lawyer before giving a statement. A lawyer can advise on bond, interviews, and next steps.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a free consultation commit me to hire the firm?<\/summary><p>No. The free initial consultation carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><h2>Talk With Barbieri Law Firm About Your Registration Question<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re reading this after a charge or a call from police, you may be scared for yourself or someone you love. A short review of the charge, the online evidence, and the registration effect is the most useful first step. It comes before any plea decision.<\/p>\n<p>You can take one of three next steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a free consultation<\/a> with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li>Call (972) 424-1902.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Send us your case details<\/a> through the contact form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No lawyer can assure an outcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Barbieri Law Firm, 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX 75034. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Help With Registration Matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We review your paperwork<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We go through your judgment, your conditions of supervision and any registration notices so you know exactly what the court and the state require of you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We explain your reporting duties<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through what must be reported, where and how often, and what changes you must report, based on your specific offense and order.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We plan your defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the facts of your case and explain the options available to you, including how a registration duty may affect your defense and your future.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You stay in control<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You decide what to do after the consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Registration Issues We Address<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duties after a Texas conviction or order<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding when registration applies, how long the duty lasts for your offense and what the state requires from you each year.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions set by your court<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing the restrictions in your sentence or supervision terms and explaining which ones matter most for your daily life.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in address, job or school<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explaining the notice and reporting steps that apply when your address, employment, school or vehicle information changes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration questions in an ongoing case<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing how registration may connect to the charge you are facing and how that affects your defense strategy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Do not ignore a registration notice<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Get clear answers about your registration duties. 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