Utah Bar Reciprocity

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

Requirement	Utah
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	3 of the past 5 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$850
Is the MPRE required?	Yes, minimum score of 86

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

What Work May Qualify as Practice in Utah?

Law teaching
Government agency
Military
In-house corporate
Judicial court of record
Utah requires qualifying full-time practice of at least 80 hours per month during 36 of the 60 months immediately before applying.

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

Attorneys licensed in Utah 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, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

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

Yes. Utah 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, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Other Utah Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? Yes
Is Utah admission on motion based on reciprocity? Yes
Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? No
Must I be in good standing? Yes
Is character and fitness review required? Yes

Utah UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Utah 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	Utah
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	260
Maximum UBE Score Age	36 months
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Utah first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2028
Minimum NextGen Score	610

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my UBE score to Utah?

Yes. Utah accepts Legacy UBE scores of at least 260 and qualifying NextGen UBE scores of at least 610. Transferred scores generally cannot be more than 36 months old.

Can I waive into the Utah Bar?

Yes. Qualified attorneys may seek admission on motion after practicing law full-time for at least 3 of the past 5 years in a reciprocal jurisdiction and meeting Utah’s other admission requirements.

Does Utah require reciprocity for admission on motion?

Yes. Utah requires applicants to be licensed in a jurisdiction that provides similar admission-on-motion privileges to Utah attorneys.