What states have reciprocity with Montana?

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

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

Source: State Bar of Montana website.

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

What states does Montana have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Montana: 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, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, 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 Montana?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five years.

Military spouse exemption available? No.

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

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 266. Scores are valid for three years.


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