What states have reciprocity with New Mexico?

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

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

Source: New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners website.

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

What states does New Mexico have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in New Mexico: Which state licenses will get me there?

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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in New Mexico?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

Minimum time practicing requirement? No, not required.

Military spouse exemption available? Yes.

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

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 260. Scores are valid for three years.


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