District of New Hampshire (D.N.H.)

Any active member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire, who this court finds to have good moral character and fitness to practice in this court, is eligible for admission to the bar of this court.

Applicants must be sworn in as members of the district’s bar within one year of the date their application is approved

$229 Admission of attorneys to practice, including a certificate of admission (Includes portion for Library Fund)

Pro hac vice admissions are governed by LR 83.2(b).

Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state may appear and practice before this court in that action

have a member of the district's bar who is actively associated with the attorney file a motion for pro hac vice admission;

$100 Pro hac vice motion ($100 for each attorney seeking pro hac admission)

Local Rules (PDF Version), effective December 1, 2025 (includes Supplemental Rules)

In addition, some filing fees and the attorney admission fee may be paid online via Pay.gov by credit card or ACH debit.

Pending applicants have the option of attending a ceremony or scheduling a time to take the oath in the clerk's office.

Apply for admission electronically using the PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov .

the bankruptcy judges shall require district court admission except for pro se appearances or for appearances pursuant to the student practice rule of this court.