Resource Forms

State Bar Forms

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Client Security Fund

Application for Client Security Fund

Continuing Legal Education

CLE Sponsor Forms
State Bar Member's Application for CLE Credit

Fee Dispute Resolution

Acceptable Form Letter for Compliance with Amended Rule 1.5(f)
Petition for Resolution of Disputed Fee

Grievances

Grievance Complaint Form

IOLTA

Status Update Form
IOLTA Certification Document

Law Student Certification

Law School Certification
Certification Regarding the Rules of Professional Conduct

Membership and Fees

Petition for Inactive Attorney to Become Active
Petition for Suspended Attorney to Become Active
Petition for Transfer to Inactive Status
Oath of Office as an Attorney at Law
Petition for Pro Bono Practice by Out-of-State Lawyer

North Carolina State Bar Expense Report

Expense Report

Paralegal Certification

Paralegal certification forms can be found at the Paralegal Certification website

Prepaid Legal Services Plan Registration

Initial Registration Statement
Annual Report for Registered Prepaid Legal Services Plan
Amendment to Prepaid Legal Services Plan
Certification for Participation in Prepaid Legal Services Plan

Professional Organizations

Application for Certificate of Registration for a Professional Limited Liability Company
Application for Certification of Registration for a Professional Corporation
Interstate and International Law Firm Registration

NC Secretary of State Website
▪ How to form a Professional Corporation

Pro Hac Vice

Pro Hac Vice Admission Registration Statement
Update Form (to update a prior Pro Hac Vice Admission Registration Statement when admission pro hac vice is granted by the North Carolina Court of Appeals)

Specialization

Specialization forms can be found on the Legal Specialization website

Trade Names

Application for Trade Name Registration

Click here to read an article on registering a website URL with the State Bar

Trust Accounts

Bank Directive on NSF Trust Checks
Exemption from Random Audit