Overview

IMPORTANT

All biennial registrations and changes to contact information must be filed electronically via Attorney Online Services. 

If you need further assistance, you may contact us via email at: [email protected].

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION RULE UPDATES - PART 118
Effective Dec. 1, 2024: Requirement to Report Admissions in Other Jurisdictions and Any Discipline

Mandatory Online Registration

SERVICE FEE NOTICES: Credit Card & eCheck Payments | Administrative Order

 

Attorney Online Services

Attorneys MUST utilize their Online Services account to file their registration electronically, make changes to contact information, or view receipts.
 

New York Attorneys may also access any of the following systems using their online account:

 

Biennial Registration

Section 468-a of the NY Judiciary Law and 22 NYCRR Part 118 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts require the biennial registration of all attorneys admitted in the State of New York, whether they are resident or non-resident, active or retired, or practicing law in New York or elsewhere. All attorneys are required to renew their attorney registration every two years, within 30 days after their birthday.

The registration fee is $375.00 (of which $60.00 is deposited in the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, $50.00 in the Indigent Legal Services Fund, $25.00 in the Legal Services Assistance Fund, and the remainder in the Attorney Licensing Fund).

NO FEE is required from an attorney who certifies that they are "retired" from the practice of law as defined in 22 NYCRR 118.1(g).

Other information attorneys are required to report on their biennial registration include Admissions in Other Jurisdictions, CLE compliance, Voluntary Pro Bono, and Child Support Obligations.

 

How Do I Change My Attorney Registration Info?

Update Your Information

 

Registration Links

Certificates of Good Standing

In-House Counsel Registration

Legal Consultant Registration

Voluntary Resignation

Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection

 

Disciplinary Action for Failure to Register

Appellate Division:

 

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