Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US District Court for the District of North Dakota must associate with local counsel. We provide required forms and answers to common questions about admission, always at no charge.
The rules for pro hac vice admission in the state, federal, and bankruptcy courts differ. For more information about the federal or bankruptcy district in which you need admission, use the following links:
Local counsel is not required for pro hac vice admission in the District of North Dakota, but local counsel can provide valuable insight into matters of local practice that can impact your representation of your client. Find available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
Pro hac vice applications cannot be filed electronically. E-mail the pdf application to the clerk of the appropriate division at Western Divisions: [email protected] or Eastern Divisions: [email protected]. The fee must be delivered or mailed prior to admission being granted. The electronic filing application must be sent, with original signature, to Clerk. U.S. District Court, Attn: ECF Registration, P.O. Box 1193, Bismarck, ND 58502-1193.
Pro hac vice admission in the District of North Dakota requires a Motion for Admission and Electronic Filing Registration form. Download free sample forms using the Forms tab on this page.
The fee for admission in the District of North Dakota is $150.