| Question: | Can I submit my Petition for Admission electronically? |
| Answer: | No. Currently all permanent admission applications must be filed with the court traditionally. |
| Question: | What is the fee for permanent admission? |
| Answer: | $226, payable to 'Clerk, U.S. District Court'
Payment in the form of a check or money order, along with all completed admission paperwork, should be mailed to: U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse NY 13261- ATTN: Attorney Admissions Department |
| Question: | How do I apply for admission Pro Hac Vice? |
| Answer: | A Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice must be filed electronically by the sponsoring attorney along with a Petition, Affidavit of Sponsor, E-filing Registration Form, Certificate of Good Standing, and Proposed Order. These documents, except for the Certificate of Good Standing, are accessible from the Attorney Packet. Upon electronically filing a Motion for Pro Hac Vice, CM/ECF will redirect the filer into Pay.gov to pay the associated filing fee before completing the transaction. |
| Question: | I am not admitted in New York State. Can I apply for admission to the Northern District? |
| Answer: | Yes. However, Local Rule 83.1(b) requires that your Certificate of Good Standing be from the highest court of the state to which you are admitted or from a United States District Court. |
| Question: | I am an attorney with the Department of Justice. What specific forms should I submit with my application? |
| Answer: | A Motion from a member of the bar of this Court is required along with a Verified Petition, E-filing Registration Form, |
| Question: | I am admitted to the Northern District Bar but do not have a bar number. How do I get a bar number? |
| Answer: | Locate the green box on the CM/ECF page of the courts website. Click on the Request New Bar Roll Number link. A Bar Number Notice will be forwarded to the attorney by regular mail and a CM/ECF Password will be sent via e-mail within 24-48 hours. |
| Question: | How can I get a Certificate of Good Standing? |
| Answer: | Submit a written request, including the attorney's full name, bar roll number and date of admission, a self-addressed envelope and the $18 fee made payable to 'Clerk, U.S. District Court' The request should be mailed to: U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse NY 13261- ATTN: Attorney Admissions Department |
| Question: | How do I update my address information with the Court? |
| Answer: | Locate the green box on the CM/ECF page of the courts website. Complete the automated Update Mailing Information Request. If you just need to change your e-mail, phone or fax number, you can do this independently in CM/ECF under 'Maintain Your Account.' |
| Question: | What is the Biennial Registration Fee? |
| Answer: | The Biennial Registration Fee, established in 2001, is due every two years on the 30th day of June. Click on this link for additional information about the Biennial Registration Fee. |