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FAQ – UBE Transfers

Transfer UBE Score Applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Following are some FAQ relating to UBE score transfer admissions. Please also see FAQ for All Applicants.

From which jurisdictions can you transfer your score to NM?

Check the NCBE website for UBE Score Transfer states, List of UBE Jurisdictions – NCBE (ncbex.org).

What is the minimum passing MPRE score for NM admission?

A qualifying MPRE score of 80 or above.

When should I submit my fingerprints?

You can get fingerprinted prior to submitting your application. You have one year from the time you submit your application to the NMBBE to get fingerprinted. Instructions on the fingerprint process and a form to request fingerprint cards for out-of-state applicants are on our website here: https://nmexam.org/more-application-items/fingerprint/

Can I get licensed prior to taking the NM Law Class?

The NM Law Class is a requirement for licensure. You must take the class prior to being recommended for admission.

How old can be UBE score be to apply?

The Board will accept UBE score transfer applicants who have taken the full UBE in a state that administers the UBE, the score was earned within sixty months of the filing date of the application, and the applicant scored 260 or above. A score is “earned” on the first day of that exam administration and not on the date an applicant is notified of their result.

How old can your MPRE score be?

There is no expiration/deadline to transfer your MPRE score.

How long does the application/review process take?

Some applications are processed within 30 days and many will take several months.  The length of time it takes to process an application depends on whether all application items are received in a timely manner and whether there are any character and fitness related issues.

What are the final steps to become a licensed attorney after being recommended for admission?

You will fill out a New Attorney Form, and your name will be sent to the New Mexico Supreme Court.

You will either attend an in-person Roll signing day or an in-person Swearing-In Ceremony.

When will I get my wall license and/or State Bar Number?

When possible, we distribute wall licenses during the swearing-in ceremony. If your license is not ready for the ceremony, it will be mailed to you.

Please do not contact this office or the Supreme Court clerk’s office seeking an update on the issuance of the licenses and/or state bar numbers. We cannot arrange to expedite your licensure. The State Bar of New Mexico assigns your bar number and issues bar cards.