Forms
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Minnesota Online Bar Application
Printable Forms Required for Online Application
Affidavits of Good Character
Online Bar Application Amendment Forms
Miscellaneous
Additional Bar Exam Applicant Forms
Non-Standard Testing Accommodation Forms
Minnesota Online Bar Application
All applicants applying for admission to the Minnesota Bar must complete the Online Bar Application.
Sample Minnesota Bar Application
Printable Forms Required for Online Application (Sec. 13)
Applicant Statement
Authorization and Release
Certifications and Signature
Affidavits of Good Character
Affidavits of Good Character must meet the requirements of Rule 4B(4), must be dated, and may either be notarized or include the following language immediately above the signature block: “I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct.” For additional information about affidavit requirements, see the Board’s Application Submissions FAQs. The affidavits must contain an actual signature; typed signatures will not be accepted. Samples of both forms are included below.
Sample Affidavit (Notary)
Sample Affidavit (Declaration)
Online Bar Application Amendment Forms
Applicants must complete all applicable supplemental forms using the Online Bar Application. However, if you need to amend your application after you have submitted it, or have been given permission to submit a paper copy of the application for accessibility reasons, please use the forms below.
Section 4 Amendment Forms
Form 1: Violation of Law
Form 2: Traffic Violation (non-criminal)
Form 3A: Family Proceeding
Form 3B: Restraining Order Proceeding
Form 3C: Civil Proceeding
Form 3D: Administrative Action
Form 3E: Other Legal Proceeding
Form 4: Support Obligation
Form 5A: Current Debt or Judgment
Form 5B: Past Delinquent Debt
Form 6: Bankruptcy
Form 8A: Current Tax Debt
Form 8B: Past Tax Debt
Form 8C: Current Unfiled Taxes
Form 8D: Late Filed Taxes
Form 9: Employment Matter
Form 10: General Response
Form 11: Under Court Jurisdiction
Form 12: Academic Matter
Form 13: Other Licenses
Form 14: Professional Conduct
Form 15: Licensing Matter
Form 16: Narrative
Form 17: Essential Eligibility Requirements
Other Amendment Forms
Education (Section 2)
Other Bar Applications and Exams (Section 3)
Employment History (Section 7)
Practice as Solo Practitioner (Section 7)
Years of Practice Eligibility (Section 8)
Attorney References (Section 9)
Character References (Section 10)
Residence History (Section 11)
U.S. Military Service (Section 12)
Testing Accommodations Form 1
Change of Address
Change of Name
Miscellaneous
Authorization and Release
Form 10: General Response (use for questions and updates)
Minnesota Authorization to Release Tax Information – 6 Years (if requested by the Board)
Request for Application Copy (use to request a copy of your filed bar application)
SECTIONS BELOW ONLY FOR APPLICANTS SEEKING ADMISSION BY MINNESOTA BAR EXAMINATION
Additional Bar Exam Applicant Forms
Photo ID card template
Laptop Registration Form
Non-Standard Testing Accommodation Forms and Instructions
Instructions for Requesting Testing Accommodations
Policy and Instructions for Requesting Testing Accommodations (effective for the July 2024 bar exam)
Policy for Breastfeeding-Related Requests During the Bar Exam
Applicant Request for Testing Accommodations – Requests for testing accommodations should be submitted by completing Section 5 of the Online Bar Application. If you were unable to do so or an issue has arisen after applying, a copy of the request form can be found here.
Disability Verification Form – Applicant must take this form to a qualified professional(s) for completion and submission to the Board office.
Certification of Accommodations History – To be completed by an educational institution or testing agency.
*If you have requested accommodations for the February 2024 bar exam and need a copy of the Policy and Instructions for Requesting Test Accommodations or the associated forms, please contact the Board office at nta@mbcle.state.mn.us
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