Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission

Welcome to the download area for the documents needed to complete an Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission. This Web page contains most of the documents required to complete an Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission.

NOTICE: NCBE fees to increase effective July 1, 2012

The National Conference of Bar Examiners has announced a fee increase as of July 1, 2012. The increased fees apply to the character report required as part of the Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission to the Practice of Law in Ohio (Registration Application).

View the new fee schedule

Read all of the instructions before proceeding:

How to use these files
Other required forms
Filing your completed application
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How to use these files

A password is required to open some of these documents. The password is open.

Documents 7 and 8 are Microsoft® Word templates. You must use Microsoft® Word97 or later to fill out and print the application forms. To determine if you have the correct version, load Microsoft® Word, click on "Help" from the toolbar and then select About Microsoft® Word. The first line on this panel will identify the version of Microsoft® Word. The only acceptable versions of Microsoft® Word are Microsoft® Word97 or later, a standalone product or a member of the suite of products in MS Office 97 or later Standard or Professional versions.

The templates contain form fields that permit the entry of requested information. Only the entered text that you actually see within each field is the text that will print. If a field is not large enough to display your response, attach a separate sheet or sheets, referencing the form and the question number and part. Some of the form fields have the ability to accept two lines of information within the form field.

Follow these guidelines when filling out these forms:

Other required forms

This Web page contains all of the forms you will need to complete your application except a fingerprint card. Fingerprint cards may be obtained from any of the following:

Filing your completed application

After completing the forms on this Web page, print the forms, and then execute the documents. Please note that your signature on some of the documents must be notarized. Only executed originals will be accepted for filing; electronic filings are not acceptable. If you have questions about the forms, please contact the Supreme Court Bar Admissions Office at 614.387.9340.

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Document Name Notice
1. Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio -- Rule I. Admission to the Practice of Law These documents contain important information you must read before completing your application.
2. Instructions to Applicants for Registration as Candidates for Admission to the Practice of Law
3. Definitions of Essential Eligibility Requirements for the Practice of Law
4. Decisions Issued by the Supreme Court of Ohio that Relate to Character and Fitness
5. National Conference of Bar Examiners -- Fee Schedule for Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission
6. Applicant’s Character Questionnaire
To be completed by applicant		 After completing the NCBE’s electronic Character Questionnaire, be sure to print out and include an original hardcopy of the Questionnaire and a copy of the Questionnaire with your application.
7. Certificate of Dean
To be completed by applicant's law school		 A password is required to open these documents. The password is open. You must use Microsoft® Word97 or Microsoft® Word2000 to fill out and print the application forms. More information is available.
8. Registration Application
To be completed by applicant
9. Notice This document contains important information you must read before completing your application.

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