Checklist to convert a Student Registration or CLI Registration to pursue admission to The Florida Bar (Registration previously filed)

This form is designed to assist you in gathering information, completing the Supplement to Registrant Bar Application, and submitting the appropriate forms and information required to convert your student registration or CLI registration in pursuit of admission to The Florida Bar. Click the various links to access information or printer-friendly forms. A Supplement to Registrant Bar Application submitted with accurate and complete item responses and all required supplemental documents can be processed more expeditiously. Processing will not be initiated on defective applications and an additional defective fee may be charged.

STEP 1 - PRINT AND USE THIS CHECKLIST

____1. Print this Checklist.

____2. Check each item when completed to ensure that your submission includes all required supplemental documents and information.

STEP 2 - GATHER INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS

It is suggested that you gather this information and have it available when you complete the Supplement to Florida Bar Application.

____1.	A copy of the Registrant Bar Application and all amendments previously filed by you. If you did not retain a copy, you may request a copy by writing to the address below and submitting the $35.00 copying fee. However you do not submit a copy of your application with your supplement.
____2.	Read and review each item of the Registrant Application and amendments you previously filed as a student to assure that each response is correct and current. Update any item that has changed since your initial filing that has not been reported in an amendment.
____3.	Five personal references who have known you well within the past 5 years, including names and current mailing addresses.
____4.	Information to update your residence addresses.
____5.	Information to update your employment, including employers' names, addresses, dates employed, position, type of business, supervisor, and reason for leaving. Include self-employment or association with any occupation, business, enterprise, or profession, either part-time or full-time; employment as a law clerk; positions in clinics, internships, externships, or other similar non-paid positions.
____6.	Information regarding any delinquent credit, defaulted credit, unfiled tax returns, and all student loans.
____7.	Information to update all arrests, charges or accusations (including traffic violations) reporting dates, law enforcement agency, explanation of event and final disposition. If your arrest records are sealed, you must petition the appropriate court to unseal those records.
____8.	Information about all bar admission or registration applications filed in any other jurisdiction.
____9.	Fingerprints (unless previously provided as a student or CLI registrant) All applicants for admission to The Florida Bar must have their fingerprints scanned for electronic submission to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and to the FBI by Integrated Biometric Technology (IBT). Instructions for this step are in the answer to How do I submit the required fingerprints? in our FAQ. Confirmation of your compliance with this step must be received by the board before processing of your application can begin.

STEP 3 - COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENT TO FLORIDA BAR APPLICATION

When you have gathered the information above:

____1.	Print the Supplement to Florida Bar Application (PDF - 90k). This form is required to convert the student or CLI registration previously filed in pursuit of admission to The Florida Bar.
____2.	Record each changed item on the form (typed or handwritten legibly in ink).
____3.	Print and complete all necessary supplemental forms in Step 4 below.
____4.	Have all documents notarized: Supplement to Registrant Bar Application, Re-Examination Application/Conversion Application, Authorization and Release, Affidavit of Compliance, Financial Affidavits, etc. The notary should require identification and place you under oath prior to requiring you to sign each document.
____5.	Confirm that the notarization is properly executed (including that the notary properly indicates how you were identified, signs, dates and affixes his or her stamp). Incorrect notarization will cause the document to be returned and delay initiation of the background investigation.
____6.	Make a copy of the Supplement to Florida Bar Application for your records.

STEP 4 - CHECKLIST TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE SUPPLEMENT TO BAR APPLICATION

____1. Supplement to Florida Bar Application
Completed and properly notarized.

____2. Re-Examination Application/Conversion Application
Use the Checklist to File a Re-Examination/Conversion Application to complete this application.

____3. Authorization and Release (PDF - 63k)
Three (3) originals, completed and properly notarized.

____4. Affidavit of Compliance (PDF - 62k)
Completed and properly notarized.

____5. Student Registration Converter Fee
Computed using the Application Fee Worksheet. Clip the check to the front page of the Supplement to Florida Bar Application. If previously filed with your student or CLI registration, do not resubmit.

____6. 2" x 2" passport photograph
Write your name on the back and staple to the Examination Application (if filed concurrently) or to the first page of the Supplement to Florida Bar Application. If previously filed with your student or CLI registration, do not resubmit.

____7. Fingerprints (unless previously provided as a student or CLI registrant)
All applicants for admission to The Florida Bar must have their fingerprints scanned for electronic submission to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and to the FBI by Integrated Biometric Technology (IBT). Instructions for this step are in the answer to How do I submit the required fingerprints? in our FAQ. Confirmation of your compliance with this step must be received by the board before processing of your application can begin.

____8. Proof of citizenship

If you are a citizen of the United States, submit with your Bar Application a certified copy of your birth certificate, or provide a photocopy of your certificate of naturalization, or certificate of citizenship for submission to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for verification of authenticity.

If you are not a citizen of the United States, provide a photocopy of the immigration document that documents your status for submission to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for verification of authenticity.

For more information on how to obtain documents to prove citizenship or immigration status, read Must I provide documentation of my U.S. citizenship or immigration status? in our FAQ.

All of the following as applicable, if not previously filed in conjunction with your Florida Bar Application filed as a student registration or CLI registration.

____9.	Copies of letters of request for law school and post law school transcripts
____10.	Certificate of Dean (PDF - 171k) Complete the top section and submit the Certificate of Dean to your law school dean after your graduation. If attending a Florida law school, do not provide the form to your school.
____11.	Documentation of military service (DD-214, Report of Separation, or equivalent)
____12.	Copies of litigation documents
____13.	A copy of the judge's signed order to unseal arrest records
____14.	Copies of letters to doctors (as required by items 25 and 26)
____15.	Copies of bar applications from other jurisdictions
____16.	Certificates of Good Standing

Address your package to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

U.S. Postal Service:
1891 Eider Court
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1750

FED EX or other delivery service:
1891 Eider Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308

____1.	Print this Checklist.
____2.	Check each item when completed to ensure that your submission includes all required supplemental documents and information.

____1.	Supplement to Florida Bar Application Completed and properly notarized.
____2.	Re-Examination Application/Conversion Application Use the Checklist to File a Re-Examination/Conversion Application to complete this application.
____3.	Authorization and Release (PDF - 63k) Three (3) originals, completed and properly notarized.
____4.	Affidavit of Compliance (PDF - 62k) Completed and properly notarized.
____5.	Student Registration Converter Fee Computed using the Application Fee Worksheet. Clip the check to the front page of the Supplement to Florida Bar Application. If previously filed with your student or CLI registration, do not resubmit.
____6.	2" x 2" passport photograph Write your name on the back and staple to the Examination Application (if filed concurrently) or to the first page of the Supplement to Florida Bar Application. If previously filed with your student or CLI registration, do not resubmit.
____7.	Fingerprints (unless previously provided as a student or CLI registrant) All applicants for admission to The Florida Bar must have their fingerprints scanned for electronic submission to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and to the FBI by Integrated Biometric Technology (IBT). Instructions for this step are in the answer to How do I submit the required fingerprints? in our FAQ. Confirmation of your compliance with this step must be received by the board before processing of your application can begin.
____8.	Proof of citizenship If you are a citizen of the United States, submit with your Bar Application a certified copy of your birth certificate, or provide a photocopy of your certificate of naturalization, or certificate of citizenship for submission to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for verification of authenticity. If you are not a citizen of the United States, provide a photocopy of the immigration document that documents your status for submission to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for verification of authenticity. For more information on how to obtain documents to prove citizenship or immigration status, read Must I provide documentation of my U.S. citizenship or immigration status? in our FAQ.