Missouri Bar Reciprocity

Missouri’s Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice

Requirement	Missouri
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	5 of the past 10 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$1,500
Is the MPRE required?	No, for admission on motion

Note: Admission requirements vary by state. Review each state’s page for additional eligibility requirements and conditions.

What Work May Qualify as Practice in Missouri?

Law teaching
Government agency
Military
In-house corporate
Judicial court of record

I’m Licensed in Missouri: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?

Attorneys licensed in Missouri may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:

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

Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Missouri?

Yes. Missouri currently recognizes these jurisdictions as reciprocal:

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

Other Missouri Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
Is Missouri admission on motion based on reciprocity? Yes
Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? Yes
Must I be in good standing? Yes
Is character and fitness review required? Yes
Missouri admission-on-motion applicants must also complete the required Missouri CLE program under Rule 15.05(d).

Missouri UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Missouri accepts qualifying Legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores earned in other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from the 5-of-10-year admission-on-motion pathway.

Requirement	Missouri
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	260
Maximum UBE Score Age	5 years
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Missouri first administered the NextGen UBE in July 2026
Minimum NextGen Score	610

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my UBE score to Missouri?

Yes. Missouri accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of at least 260 and NextGen UBE scores of at least 610. A transferred score cannot be more than 5 years old.

Can I waive into the Missouri Bar?

Yes. Qualified attorneys may be admitted to the Missouri Bar without examination if they have practiced law full-time for at least 5 of the past 10 years, hold an active license in a qualifying mutuality jurisdiction, and meet Missouri’s other requirements.

Does Missouri require reciprocity for admission on motion?

Yes. Missouri requires applicants to hold an active license in at least one jurisdiction that permits mutual admission without examination to Missouri attorneys.