Middle District of North Carolina (M.D.N.C.)

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Common questions

Who can be admitted to the bar of the Middle District of North Carolina (M.D.N.C.)?

Active or emeritus member of N.C. State Bar in good standing; LR 83.1(b). Rule: LR 83.1(b).

What is the admission fee for the Middle District of North Carolina (M.D.N.C.)?

$199.

Does the Middle District of North Carolina (M.D.N.C.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?

Pro hac vice available: Yes: special appearance (LR 83.1(d)). Local counsel: Required: "in association with a member of the bar of this Court". Fee: Likely $25 (fee page: "Notice of Special Appearance" $25; rule cross-refs LR 5.3(c)(1)); confirm.

General admission

Who qualifies: Active or emeritus member of N.C. State Bar in good standing; LR 83.1(b)
Rule: LR 83.1(b)
Sponsor: None mentioned
Good standing cert.: Option II (already admitted E.D./W.D.N.C.): upload certificate of admission/good standing
Oath: Option I: in open court; Option II: no appearance
Swearing-in: appear in open court in this district to take the oath
Fee: $199

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Pro hac vice

Available: Yes: special appearance (LR 83.1(d))
Who qualifies: Good standing in a state high court or D.C. bar
Rule: LR 83.1(d)
Local counsel: Required: "in association with a member of the bar of this Court"
Fee: Likely $25 (fee page: "Notice of Special Appearance" $25; rule cross-refs LR 5.3(c)(1)); confirm
E-filing: Must register as CM/ECF filing user; file Notice of Special Appearance

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Ongoing and other

Rules dated: June 1, 2026

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Who qualifies

must be an active or emeritus member of the North Carolina State Bar in good standing

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Reciprocity routes

If you have been admitted to the United States District Court in the Eastern or Western District of North Carolina, you must submit your request for admission to practice via the applicant's updated individual PACER.gov account

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Admission rule

must meet all the requirements of Local Rule 83.1(b) of the Local Rules of the Middle District of North Carolina

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Good standing certificate

Applicants must upload the Certificate of Admission (or Certificate of Good Standing) from the Eastern or Western District during the Attorney Admissions and E-File Registration.

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Oath

If you have never been admitted to the United States District Court in the Eastern or Western District of North Carolina, you must appear in open court in this district to take the oath.

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Admission fee