District of the Virgin Islands (D.V.I.)
Common questions
Who can be admitted to the bar of the District of the Virgin Islands (D.V.I.)?
Member in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar; separate routes exist for pro hac vice, special admission, and patent attorneys. Rule: LRCi 83.1(b)(1).
What is the admission fee for the District of the Virgin Islands (D.V.I.)?
$199.00 including Certificate of Admission.
Does the District of the Virgin Islands (D.V.I.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?
Pro hac vice available: yes (PHV Application form exists, rev. 11/29/2012). Local counsel: Yes. LRCi 83.1: appearance as counsel of record filed by a member of the Court's bar; local counsel signature on documents; PHV limited to three active cases per calendar year. PHV open to attorneys admitted to any U.S. court or highest state court.. Fee: $250.00.
General admission
- Who qualifies
- Member in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar; separate routes exist for pro hac vice, special admission, and patent attorneys
- Rule
- LRCi 83.1(b)(1)
- Sponsor
- Motion by sponsor who is a member of the bar of the Court showing reason to know applicant is qualified
- Oath
- Must take prescribed oath to be admitted
- Fee
- $199.00 including Certificate of Admission
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- Exam or course
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- Good standing cert.
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- Swearing-in
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- Certificate age
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- Fee payment
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- Apply
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Pro hac vice
- Available
- yes (PHV Application form exists, rev. 11/29/2012)
- Who qualifies
- Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States
- Rule
- Rule 83.1(b)(2)
- Local counsel
- Yes. LRCi 83.1: appearance as counsel of record filed by a member of the Court's bar; local counsel signature on documents; PHV limited to three active cases per calendar year. PHV open to attorneys admitted to any U.S. court or highest state court.
- Limits
- No more than 3 cases in any calendar year; no further admission if then admitted in 3 active cases
- Fee
- $250.00
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- Residency limits
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- Certifications
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- Fee covers
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- Form
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- E-filing
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Ongoing and other
- Renewal
- Each member must submit renewal application no later than February 4 each calendar year
- Bankruptcy court
- Attorneys admitted to the District Court bar are admitted to the Bankruptcy Court bar
- Rules dated
- February 1, 2026
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- CLE or course
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- Pending changes
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Language from the source documents
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Who qualifies
Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar may by verified application and on motion of a member of the bar of the Court and upon taking the prescribed oath be admitted as a member of the bar of the Court.vid.uscourts.gov
Sponsor
An application by an applicant for admission to the bar shall also be accompanied by a motion filed by the applicant’s sponsor, who shall be a member of the bar of the Court.vid.uscourts.gov
Oath
and upon taking the prescribed oath be admitted as a member of the bar of the Court.vid.uscourts.gov
Pro hac vice: who qualifies
Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United Statesvid.uscourts.gov
Local counsel
an appearance as counsel of record shall be filed promptly by a member of the bar of the Court (Local Counsel) upon whom all notices, orders and pleadings may be served.vid.uscourts.gov
Bankruptcy court admission
Attorneys who are admitted to the bar of the District Court for the Virgin Islands are admitted to the bar of this Court.vid.uscourts.gov
Who qualifies
Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar may by verified application and on motion of a member of the bar of the Court and upon taking the prescribed oath be admitted as a member of the bar of the Court.vid.uscourts.gov