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Submitting an Online Character Questionnaire/Notice of Intent(UBE/UBT) or Petition(OSA)
Establish an account Establish an account
Applicants must establish an account in order to apply for admission to the Maryland bar. This is done only once. After an account is created applicants will need their username and password in order to login and access their application.
Completing the Character Questionnaire Complete the Character Questionnaire/Notice of Intent(UBE/UBT) or Petition(OSA)
Please refer to the Instructions and Checklists found on SBLE's website. These resources will assist you in filling out the application as well as determining which additional documents to include with the printed copy of your materials.
You must attach certain legal documents to your application. Applicants are encouraged to secure those documents early in the process.
Submitting the Character Questionnaire/Notice of Intent Submit the Character Questionnaire/Notice of Intent(UBE/UBT) or Petition(OSA) online.
1. Prior to submitting on-line, please click on "My Status" and then click on the printer icon to open your document. Review carefully that your document is filled out completely and accurately.
2. After thoroughly reviewing the document(s), Return to "My Application" and click on the "Submit" button for your Character Questionnaire and/or Notice of Intent(UBE/UBT) or Petition(OSA).
Print, Sign, and File the Required Hard Copies Print, Sign, and File the Required Hard Copies
1. Return to the "My Status" page to print your documents. The documents must be signed where indicated (No copies). Additional documents may need to be included as well (See appropriate Checklist). Send the completed hard copy documents along with correct fees by mail or hand-deliver to:

State Board of Law Examiners
Judiciary A-POD,
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401

2. Your bar application is not deemed "filed" if the materials are incomplete or incorrect.
3. (UBE only)Character Questionnaire and Notice of Intent must be received (not postmarked) no later than 4:30 pm on the filing deadline.

You may login and check the "My Status" page at any time to see the current status of your bar application.
Payment Payment
You must provide a check or money order payable to "State Board of Law Examiners". Applicable fees are set forth in Board Rule 1, and appear on the "Fees" page of the Board's website.
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