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Florida Bar Reciprocity
Florida does not offer general admission on motion or bar reciprocity for attorneys licensed in other U.S. jurisdictions. Out-of-state attorneys seeking admission generally must meet Florida’s examination and admission requirements.
Written & Reviewed By:
Hamid Kohan
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
I’m Licensed in Florida: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?
Attorneys licensed in Florida may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:
Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Florida?
No. Florida does not offer general admission on motion for attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions.
Other Florida Admission Requirements
- Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? No
- Is Florida admission on motion based on reciprocity? Not applicable
- Minimum practice requirement? Not applicable
- Is the MPRE required? Yes. Minimum score of 80
- Florida requires applicants to establish educational eligibility, character and fitness, and the other requirements for admission.
Florida UBE Score Transfer Requirements
Florida does not currently accept transferred Legacy or NextGen UBE scores for admission. It has adopted the NextGen UBE and plans to administer it for the first time in July 2028.
| Requirement | Florida |
|---|---|
| UBE Score Transfer | No |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | N/A |
| Maximum UBE Score Age | N/A |
| NextGen UBE | First accepted for transfer in July 2028; Florida first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2028 |
| Minimum NextGen Score | TBA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Florida have bar reciprocity with other states?
No. Florida does not offer general reciprocity or admission on motion to attorneys licensed in other U.S. jurisdictions.
Can an out-of-state attorney waive into the Florida Bar?
No. Florida does not provide general admission based solely on an attorney’s existing license or years of practice in another jurisdiction.
Does Florida accept transferred UBE scores?
Not currently. Florida does not accept Legacy UBE scores and will first accept transferred NextGen UBE scores in July 2028, when it also begins administering the NextGen UBE.
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