Ohio
Bar Reciprocity

I'm admitted to the bar in Ohio: Where else can I practice?

AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Note: Each state may have additional reciprocity requirements such as those listed for Ohio below. Please visit each state’s page for additional information.

What states does Ohio have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Ohio: Which state licenses will get me there?

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Ohio?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five years.

Military spouse exemption available? Yes.

In-house non-admitted registration required? No, not available.

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 270. Scores are valid for five years.

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