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FAQ – Reinstatment

Reinstatement Applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Following are some FAQs relating to reinstatement admissions. Please also see FAQ for All Applicants.

How do I return to active status if I have been retired, inactive, or administratively suspended (or any combination)?

New Mexico attorneys who have been inactive for more than two years must apply for reinstatement.

An attorney who has been on inactive status for less than two years need not apply through the Board of Bar Examiners for reinstatement. Instead, please contact the State Bar at www.sbnm.org.

If you have been suspended more than one time for failure to pay fees and/or complete MCLE’s (regardless of the length of the suspension), you must also apply through the NMBBE.

State Bar Dues and MCLE Deficits:  Every applicant for reinstatement must work with the State Bar (who is a separate organization from the Board of Bar Examiners) to correct any deficiencies and provide us with a certificate indicating all State Bar Dues and MCLE requirements are up to date.

What is the Reinstatement process?

Please review the information found on the Reinstatement page.

How long does the Reinstatement process take?

The Board makes every effort to process reinstatement applications in a timely fashion. However, there is no “expedited” process for these applications, and reinstatement is not automatic. Please plan accordingly, especially if an employment opportunity depends on your reinstatement to active status.

Do I need to be fingerprinted?

Yes. Please follow the instructions on the NMBBE website on fingerprinting.

https://nmexam.org/more-application-items/fingerprint/

What is the application fee?

The fee is $350.

Do I need to retake the MPRE?

No, so long as you have a score of 80 or above on file with NCBE, we will accept that score.

Do I need to take the New Mexico Law Class?

If you have never taken the New Mexico Law Class or did not attend before your original admission, you will need to attend the class.