Completing Your Completing Your

Application for theApplication for the

Utah State BarUtah State Bar®

Filing Instructions Filing Instructions and Registrationand Registration

Go to Go to www.utahbar.org/admissions/admissions-application-forms-and-instructions to download the filing instructions. to download the filing instructions. Read Read

them before you do anything else!them before you do anything else! Register at Register at https://admissions.utahbar.org You will be asked to provide basic personal You will be asked to provide basic personal

information. information. In order to activate the account you must click In order to activate the account you must click

a link that will be sent to the email address a link that will be sent to the email address which you provide. which you provide.

July Bar ApplicationJuly Bar Application

The July Exam application is due The July Exam application is due Mar. 1Mar. 1. Cost is $550 (plus $150 . Cost is $550 (plus $150 computer fee). computer fee). Applications accepted until March 15, Applications accepted until March 15,

with a $100 late fee. with a $100 late fee. Applications accepted until April 1, with Applications accepted until April 1, with

a $300 late fee.a $300 late fee.

The application is due October 1. The application is due October 1.

Applications accepted until October 15, Applications accepted until October 15, with a $100 late fee. with a $100 late fee. Applications accepted until November 1, Applications accepted until November 1, with a $300 late feewith a $300 late fee

February Bar ApplicationFebruary Bar Application

Things You Things You Need to DoNeed to Do

PhotosPhotos

Passport-Style Photo Passport-Style Photo Must be taken within 6 months of when Must be taken within 6 months of when

you will apply.you will apply. Will be on your BAR card (dress Will be on your BAR card (dress

accordingly)accordingly)

Passport PhotosPassport Photos

FedEx --> $14.95FedEx --> $14.95UPS Store --> $12.99UPS Store --> $12.99Walgreens --> $12.99Walgreens --> $12.99Wal-Mart --> $7.44Wal-Mart --> $7.44USPS --> $15USPS --> $15AAA (Members only) --> $8AAA (Members only) --> $8Rite Aid --> $8.99Rite Aid --> $8.99Costco (Members only) --> $5Costco (Members only) --> $5

DMV RecordsDMV Records Provide a standard copy of your driving license record for the Provide a standard copy of your driving license record for the

past 3 year period. You should past 3 year period. You should notnot rely on your DMV record rely on your DMV record when you report traffic violations as part of your application – when you report traffic violations as part of your application – the DMV record does not show all the traffic violations you have the DMV record does not show all the traffic violations you have received in the last 10 years or even in the last 3.received in the last 10 years or even in the last 3.

Request the report on-line or by mail at Request the report on-line or by mail at http://www.driverlicense.utah.gov./ Forms available for downloadForms available for download

Go to a local driver license office in the state and request a copy of your Go to a local driver license office in the state and request a copy of your record. The fee for a standard driving record (MVR) is $9.00. Most DMV record. The fee for a standard driving record (MVR) is $9.00. Most DMV offices are now open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00offices are now open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00

In Salt Lake:In Salt Lake: Fairpark Office, 1095 Motor Ave. (approx. 200 N. 1000 W.)Fairpark Office, 1095 Motor Ave. (approx. 200 N. 1000 W.) 14555 S. Minuteman Dr., Draper 14555 S. Minuteman Dr., Draper 2780 West 4700 South, West Valley City 2780 West 4700 South, West Valley City

In Provo/Orem:In Provo/Orem: 1503 So. 40 E., Suite 250, Provo1503 So. 40 E., Suite 250, Provo 759 No. 1370 W., Orem759 No. 1370 W., Orem

FingerprintsFingerprints

Where?Where? Campus SecurityCampus Security

University of Utah:University of Utah: 1735 E. South Campus Drive 1735 E. South Campus Drive Thursdays, 8:00 am- 4:00 pmThursdays, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm $10 for 1st card, $7 for each additional card.$10 for 1st card, $7 for each additional card.

Salt Lake City Police Station-Must live in SLCSalt Lake City Police Station-Must live in SLC Public Safety Complex: 475 S 300 E  Public Safety Complex: 475 S 300 E  799-3000 799-3000 Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pmTuesdays to Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm $5.09, must provide your own fingerprint card.$5.09, must provide your own fingerprint card.

Bureau of Criminal InvestigationsBureau of Criminal Investigations 3888 W 5400 S 3888 W 5400 S Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm $15.00 per person, three cards. Also takes photos.$15.00 per person, three cards. Also takes photos. 801-965-4445, no appointment necessary.801-965-4445, no appointment necessary.

Unified Police DepartmentUnified Police Department 3365 South 900 West – Sheriff’s Administration Bldg., Crime Lab / 3365 South 900 West – Sheriff’s Administration Bldg., Crime Lab /

Second Floor Second Floor Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm to 3:45 pmMonday - Friday, 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm There is a $10.00 fee per card. They accept cash or check only. There is a $10.00 fee per card. They accept cash or check only. Please call in advance to confirm someone is available, 385-468-8855.Please call in advance to confirm someone is available, 385-468-8855.

All Locations Require Picture ID All Locations Require Picture ID

FingerprintsFingerprints

Attach your fingerprints to the Attach your fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation form. Federal Bureau of Investigation form.

DO NOT FOLD OR STAPLE. DO NOT FOLD OR STAPLE. Payment Payment

CERTIFIED CHECKCERTIFIED CHECK or or MONEY ORDERMONEY ORDER. . Do notDo not send a personal check. send a personal check.

Pay by Credit CardPay by Credit Card See FBI website – http://www.fbi.govSee FBI website – http://www.fbi.gov

START EARLY! FBI processing ranges from 4-20 weeks. Contact FBI for names of “Approved-Channelers.” These entities can send your

fingerprints electronically for an additional fee. Electronic submissions are processed more quickly.

On the Fingerprint Card in the box labeled “Reason Fingerprinted” list the reason as “Personal.”

If FBI has not returned your background check by the application deadline, you will need to include the FBI declaration form and proof of mailing as part of your application.

To provide proof that the request for a background check has been sent to the FBI, a copy of the mailing receipt showing the tracking or article number must be attached to the declaration form.

If you have not received a response after 2 months, follow-up with the FBI. Requests and FBI responses do get lost and the FBI does not allow fingerprints to be forwarded to a new address if you move. Do not wait until after the exam. By then, you may not be able to get your results back in time if you have to file a new request.

The completed report must be submitted within 2 weeks of receipt but no later than 30 days prior to the next Motion for Admission.

RecommendationsRecommendations

Character ReferenceCharacter Reference

All Applicants need 6 Character Reference Forms Two forms to be completed by individuals

generally known to the Applicant,-Not family, classmates, or romantic partners

Two by lawyers-Law Professors qualify if have been licensed to practice

law. Two from employers

MPRE ScoreMPRE Score

• MPRE Score must be sent directly to Admissions Office• If you have not taken the MPRE, you should register with the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) for the next scheduled administration.

November 7, 2015 (late

registration deadline

September 24th.

Credit ReportCredit Report

It will be checked – make sure it is It will be checked – make sure it is correctcorrect

Will You Need Will You Need Additional Additional

Forms?Forms?

Additional FormsAdditional Forms Divorced? Divorced? Late on child support? Late on child support? Served in Armed Forces? Served in Armed Forces? Have you ever had a judgment against you? Have you ever had a judgment against you? In the past ten years, have you had a bill charged off or In the past ten years, have you had a bill charged off or

sent to collections? sent to collections? In the past two years, have you been more than 60 days In the past two years, have you been more than 60 days

late on a bill payment? Do you still have unpaid debts?late on a bill payment? Do you still have unpaid debts? Have you ever had a credit card or charge account revoked Have you ever had a credit card or charge account revoked

or closed for nonpayment? or closed for nonpayment? Have you ever failed to file or pay your taxes?Have you ever failed to file or pay your taxes? Bankruptcy?Bankruptcy? Traffic Violations? - you must complete a form for moving Traffic Violations? - you must complete a form for moving

violationviolation Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues?Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues? Criminal Convictions?Criminal Convictions?

Past AddressesPast Addresses

List every permanent and temporary List every permanent and temporary residence at which you have lived residence at which you have lived during the last 10 years. during the last 10 years.

EmploymentEmployment

List every permanent and temporary List every permanent and temporary job you have held (1) since you were job you have held (1) since you were eighteen years of age or (2) in the eighteen years of age or (2) in the last ten years (whichever is shortest). last ten years (whichever is shortest).

Sign and NotarizeSign and Notarize

Authorization and ReleaseAuthorization and Release Applicant Verification - Make sure the Applicant Verification - Make sure the

information in the Application is all information in the Application is all correct – NO FUDGINGcorrect – NO FUDGING

Get forms notarizedGet forms notarized REMEMBER! DonREMEMBER! Don’’t sign the forms until t sign the forms until

you are in the presence of the notary.you are in the presence of the notary.

Application Must Always be CurrentApplication Must Always be Current

Keep your application updated

Mailing and UploadingMailing and Uploading The Application is completed and

submitted online. Only TWO supplementary documents

will be mailed: your Certificate of Law School Graduation and the character references.

All other supplementary documents must be scanned and uploaded using your online account.

SubmissionSubmission

Your application is not considered “Submitted” or “Filed” until all required documentation has been received.

Mail your character references only when you are ready for the Admissions Office to review your application for completeness.

The receipt of your references serves to notify the Admissions Office that your application is ready for review.