Oklahoma Bar Reciprocity

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

Requirement	Oklahoma
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	3 of the past 5 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$2,000 + C&F fee
Is the MPRE required?	Yes, minimum score of 80

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

What Work May Qualify as Practice in Oklahoma?

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

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

Attorneys licensed in Oklahoma 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, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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

Yes. Oklahoma currently recognizes these jurisdictions as reciprocal:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, 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, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Other Oklahoma Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
Is Oklahoma 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

Oklahoma UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Oklahoma accepts qualifying Legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores earned in other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from the 3-of-5-year admission-on-motion pathway.

Requirement	Oklahoma
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	260
Maximum UBE Score Age	3 years
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Oklahoma first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2027
Minimum NextGen Score	TBA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my UBE score to Oklahoma?

Yes. Oklahoma accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of at least 260 earned within the past 3 years. Oklahoma also accepts NextGen UBE transfers, but its minimum NextGen score is still TBA.

Can I waive into the Oklahoma Bar?

Yes. Qualified attorneys may seek admission without examination after practicing law for at least 3 of the past 5 years in qualifying reciprocal jurisdictions and meeting Oklahoma’s other requirements.

Does Oklahoma require reciprocity for admission on motion?

Yes. Oklahoma’s admission-on-motion pathway is based on reciprocity. Applicants must have qualifying practice under the authority of jurisdictions that provide comparable admission-on-motion privileges to Oklahoma attorneys.