ANSWER: The application process is electronic and must be submitted via your individual upgraded PACER account. Click here for instructions.
ANSWER: $249. After you submit your application for admission through PACER, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to pay the $249 admission fee (electronically via credit card). Upon receipt of your payment, your admission application will be forwarded to a judge for consideration. Once your application is approved by a Judge, electronic filing access will be activated, and you can begin filing electronically with the court.
ANSWER: Submit your Pro Hac Vice Admission application packet in one PDF document directly to the Court using the MFT link found on the Court’s website. The Court will review the Application and, if accepted, will email a link to pay the Pro Hac Vice admission fee. Upon payment of the fee, the Motion will be forwarded to the Judge assigned to the case for consideration.
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.
ANSWER: A Motion from a member of the bar of this Court is required along with a Petition, E-filing Registration Form, and Proposed Order. See Local Rule 83.1(e) as some federal attorneys may require a Certificate of Good Standing.
ANSWER: Attorneys can e-file their request for a Certificate of Good standing via CM/ECF using the event "Request for Certificate of Good Standing" found under Civil Events/Other Filings. During the transaction, you can select your preference for a traditional Certificate with a raised seal or an electronic version. Check the requirements of the Court to which you seek admission to determine their requirements.
ANSWER: The Biennial Registration, established in 2001, is required every two years. Click HERE for additional information about the Biennial Registration.
ANSWER: Changes to your mailing address and primary e-mail address must be updated through your PACER account. Click here for the steps on how to update your bar information. Updates to secondary e-mail addresses must be made in CM/ECF NextGen, 'Maintain Your Account.'
QUESTION 9: I was admitted to the Northern District of New York prior to 1990 and have not practiced in the court since. Do I need to reapply for admission and pay the admission fee again?
ANSWER: Yes. You must reapply for admission through PACER and pay the full admission fee.