APPLICATION TO SIT FOR THE MICHIGAN BAR EXAMINATION - Affidavit of Personal History

Sep 21, 2026

Application and affidavit forms for applying to sit for the Michigan Bar Examination, including eligibility statements, applicant intention to practice or teach law in Michigan, and current and permanent contact details. The package gathers personal identification, education history, and other background information, including disclosure responsibilities and potential consequences of incomplete reporting. It also covers consent regarding electronic submission and associated statutory and investigation fees, plus office-use and certification fields.

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Application to Sit for the Michigan Bar Examination

Affidavit of Personal History - Part I – Identification

Affidavit of Personal History - Part II – Educational Background

* * * NOT VALID FOR SUBMISSION * * * APPLICATION TO SIT FOR THE MICHIGAN BAR EXAMINATION To the State Board of Law Examiners: I hereby apply to sit for the (February / July), 20 Michigan bar examination. I have not previously written or applied to write the examination. I state in good faith that it is my intention to practice or teach law in Michigan. The following information about me is current: | NAME: LAST | FIRST | MIDDLE | | --- | --- | --- | | CURRENT ADDRESS: STREET & NUMBER | | | | CITY | STATE | ZIP CODE | | PERMANENT ADDRESS*: STREET & NUMBER | | | | CITY | STATE | ZIP CODE | | DATE OF BIRTH: MO/DAY/YR | GENDER | STATE OR COUNTRY OF BIRTH | PRIMARY PHONE SECONDARY PHONE WORK PHONE I (WISH / DO NOT WISH) TO USE MY LAPTOP COMPUTER ON THE ESSAY PORTION OF THE EXAMINATION. E-MAIL ADDRESS *PLEASE NOTE: The State Board of Law Examiners uses your permanent mailing address in their written communications, which includes the distribution of the exam admission packet and exam results. You are responsible for providing timely written notice of any change in your addresses, email address and telephone numbers to BOTH the State Board of Law Examiners and the State Bar Committee on Character and Fitness. I (HAVE GRADUATED / WILL GRADUATE) with a Juris Doctorate degree from Law School in (year) . This institution meets the qualifications prescribed by Rule 2 (B) of the Board of Law Examiners. I HAVE ASKED THE LAW SCHOOL TO SUBMIT TO YOU A CERTIFICATION OF THE DATE I RECEIVED MY JURIS DOCTORATE DEGREE. I understand that I am required to electronically submit to the State Bar of Michigan Character and Fitness Department this completed Application to Sit (F-1) along with the $400 statutory fee; as well asa completed Affidavit of Personal History (F-3) with the $375 investigation fee mandated by Rule 15, Section 1, Supreme Court Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan. Additional late filing fees of $100 for the exam and $175 for investigation are due if my application is filed after November 1 for the February examination, or after March 1 for the July examination. By checking this box, I affirm that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Dated: NCBE \# 06/12/2020 Application \# * * * NOT VALID FOR SUBMISSION * * * Name No NCBE \# Application \# * * * NOT VALID FOR SUBMISSION * * * |
Michael Franck Building 306 Townsend Street Lansing, MI 48933-2012
Tel: (517) 367-6510 | Due to the ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to fully disclose all required information reflects negatively upon an applicant’s current character and fitness and will compound the consequences of undisclosed incidents.
NCBE Number | | --- | --- | Office Use Only – Do Not Write Above This Line AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL HISTORY PART I – IDENTIFICATION The address you supply here will be for all official communications and must be one at which mail will reach you promptly. You are responsible for providing timely written notice of changes in your mailing address, email address, or telephone numbers to both the State Board of Law Examiners and the State Bar Standing Committee on Character and Fitness. 1. Name: LAST FIRST MIDDLE 2. Current Address: STREET & NUMBER | CITY | STATE | ZIP | | --- | --- | --- | COUNTRY 3. Contact Information: Primary Phone Number: Secondary Phone Number E-mail Address: Have you ever filed a Michigan bar exam application? Yes No 4. ○○ Hqoesrtiua1ec?vorrytuesse, dg,iovre aveamey(os)u, eveexplrabien,enankdnoswubnmbityr,ealneyvannamt deocouteernttantiohittgheinaningyour answe occurrederbtoy Yes No 5. Gender 6. Date of Birth: 7a Place of Birth COUNTRY: _________MO/DAY/YYYY 7b Place of Birth STATE: 8. Height 9. Weight 10. Hair Color 11. Eye Color: 12. Social Security Number* 13. Marital Status 14. Driver’s License \# 14a. In which jurisdiction do you hold

FAQs

What does the application require the applicant to confirm regarding their intention in Michigan?

The application affirms, in good faith, the applicant’s intention to practice or teach law in Michigan.

What contact information is used for official communications?

The address supplied is used for all official communications, and the applicant is responsible for promptly notifying changes to address, email, and telephone information.

What are the fee and submission expectations mentioned with the completed forms?

The applicant must electronically submit the completed application and required affidavit along with the statutory exam fee and the investigation fee, and additional late filing fees may apply depending on when the application is filed.

Sep 21, 2026

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