Ohio Gov. Bar. R. 3

As amended through July 25, 2024
Section 3 - Newly-Admitted Attorney Registration
(A) Admittance during first twelve months of registration period

Each attorney admitted to the practice of law in Ohio during the first twelve months of a biennial registration period shall register with the Office of Attorney Services on or before the thirtieth day from the date of admission by completing the registration process established by the office and, if registering for active status, paying the registration fee as provided in Section 2(A) of this rule.

(B) Admittance during second twelve months of registration period

Each attorney admitted to the practice of law in Ohio during the second twelve months of a biennial registration period, but prior to the first day of May of an odd-numbered year, shall register with the Office of Attorney Services on or before the thirtieth day from the date of admission by completing the registration process established by the office and, if registering for active status, paying a registration fee Beginning with the 2023 to 2025 registration biennium, the registration fee shall be two hundred dollars. Beginning with the 2025 to 2027 registration biennium and in each subsequent biennium, the registration fee shall be two hundred twenty-five dollars.

(C) Admittance on or after first day of May of odd-numbered year

Each attorney admitted to the practice of law in Ohio on or after the first day of May of an odd-numbered year shall register with the Office of Attorney Services on or before the thirtieth day from the date of admission by completing the registration process established by the office, but shall not be required to pay a registration fee.

Ohio. Gov. Bar. R. 3

Amended February 9, 2023, effective 7/1/2023.