APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION - For a person practising outside Québec (section 42.4 Professional Code)

Oct 22, 2026

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Application form for renewing a special authorization to practise law in Québec for persons practising outside Québec under section 42.4 of the Professional Code. Part A collects applicant personal and professional contact details, bar memberships, and case information, including a 14-digit court file number and a brief case description. It also requires supporting documents such as a certificate of good standing and a professional liability insurance certificate. Part B contains undertakings, compliance declarations, signature and affirmation details, and authorization validity terms for the specific case.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Applicant’s Information

Personal information

Professional contact information

Bar membership(s)

Renewal in connection with a case

Legal counsel with the Barreau du Québec

Attachments

Authorization and Declaration

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION For a person practising outside Québec (section 42.4 Professional Code) | PART A APPLICANT’S INFORMATION | | --- | | 1. Personal information | | Family name: First name: Complete address: | | 2. Professional contact information | | Complete address: Teléphone: Fax: E-mail: | | 3. Bar membership(s) | | I am a member of the following bar(s)
Name of the bar: Date of admission: Member number: Status: Name of the bar: Date of admission: Member number: Status:
Please attach to this application a certificate of good standing issued by the appropriate officer of the bar of which you are a member, attesting that you are authorized to practise law outside Québec. | | 4. I am making a renewal of this application in connection with the following case: | | Name of the client: Address of the client: Court: Judicial district:
14-digit court file number:
Brief description of the case:
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Class action: | | 5. I intend to retain the services of a member of the Barreau du Québec to serve as counsel: | | YES NO Lawyer’s name: Member number:
Given the rules of civil procedure and the civil law applicable in certain cases, and to protect the public, the Barreau du Québec may request that lawyers applying for special authorization be assisted by legal counsel who is a member of the Barreau du Québec. | (03/2025) | 6. I am attaching a certificate from my professional liability insurer guaranteeing that my professional services in connection with the above-mentioned case are insured. | | --- | | PART B AUTHORIZATION AND DECLARATION | | I undertake to practise law in Québec in accordance with this special authorization.
I undertake to abide by all the obligations set out in An Act respecting the Barreau du Québec, the Code of ethics of advocates and the other regulations of the Barreau du Québec.
I agree to indicate to the Barreau du Québec, immediately, any change in the information provided in this application.
Signature of the applicant
Affirmed on my oath at , this day of of the year | | Renewal of the special authorization to practise duly granted on
President of the Barreau du Québec
This authorization is valid only for this case, until a final judgment has been rendered within a period of 12 months. It can be renewed. | | RETURN BY EMAIL: [permis@barreau.qc.ca](permis@barreau.qc.ca) | | this duly completed form a certificate of good standing a professional liability insurance certificate | | Secretariat of Order |

FAQs

Who is eligible to renew this special authorization under section 42.4 of the Professional Code?

Persons practising outside Québec under section 42.4 of the Professional Code can submit an application to renew the special authorization to practise law in Québec.

What documents must be attached to the renewal application?

The application requires a certificate of good standing from the appropriate officer of the bar, attesting authorization to practise law outside Québec, and a certificate from the professional liability insurer guaranteeing insured professional services for the case.

How long is the special authorization valid and can it be renewed?

The authorization is valid only for the specified case, until a final judgment is rendered within a period of 12 months. It can be renewed.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by dhado