Notice
Please be advised that the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk has implemented an electronic order and payment process for all Requests for Certified Copies of Petitions for Admission. All requests must now be generated by following the instructions outlined on this page.
Please note that all requests will be handled in order of submission. There is no expediated process. You are responsible for making requests that will allow the timely return of the Certified Copy of Petition for Admission (CCP) for your business purposes. While this online process and electronic returns should allow for improved service, customers are advised to allow up to seven (7) days for the process to be completed. Older petitions kept in off-site storage may take longer.
Overview
Certified Copy of a Massachusetts Petition for Admission
Under certain circumstances, an individual may have the need for a certified copy of a Massachusetts Petition for Admission. For example, a Certified Copy of a Petition for Admission to the Massachusetts Bar may be needed by an attorney as proof of admission for other court jurisdictions. Certified Copies of Petitions for Admission (CCP) can be requested using the same process as a Certificate of Admission and Good Standing (CGS).
Please review all the information provided before proceeding with your order.
Requirements
Any person can order a Certified Copy of Petition (CCP) by submitting required data and making electronic payment. To initiate a request, the following information is required for each CCP:
- Attorney's name
- The month and year of bar exam
- Date of bar admission (if applicable)
- Attorney BBO (Registration) Number (if applicable)
There also needs to be certain information directing where to send the certified copy:
- Recipient name and address
- Contact telephone number
- Recipient email address
Payment information will also be required. Payment may be made using VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or by using an electronic check/Automated Clearing House (ACH).
Answers to other questions may be found in the FAQs section.
Process
Requests for Certified Copies of Petitions for Admission (CCP) must be submitted online and payment made electronically. A digital version will be sent, via email, once your request is processed.
Utilizing the information detailed in the Requirements section, you can complete your request by following these instructions:
- Under Application Information, enter the information for the attorney whose CCP is being requested. Complete all required fields. Please put the first, middle and last name into the correct box!
- Under Recipient information, complete the contact information for the person or entity to whom you want the CCP sent.
- If you require CCPs for additional attorneys, you can enter that information in the same way.
- Once you are done entering data, you can proceed with final payment, using one of the available payment methods.
Our office must then review your request and prepare the CCP for electronic delivery. This process should generally take 3-7 days, but older petitions kept in off-site storage may take longer. Once you submit your order, it will be handled in the order in which it arrives at our office. There is no special preference or expedited service. Please plan ahead to accommodate the necessary processing time.
Fees
The fee for a Certified Copy of a Petition for Admission is $10.00 per petition.
These fees are non-refundable. Refer to the FAQs section for further information.
Payment may be made using credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), debit card or electronic check/ACH.
There is a 2.59% non-refundable convenience fee for processing credit card payment(s), a 2.09% fee for debit cards and a $0.35 convenience fee for Electronic Check/ACH online.
Ordering
Place your request for a Certified Copy of a Massachusetts Petition for Admission, through our vendor site, maintained by nCourt.
If you have additional questions, please refer to the FAQs section, or contact us.
FAQs
Is there an expedited process for obtaining a Certified Copy of Petition for Admission?
No. All requests will be handled in order of submission. There is no expedited process. Individuals are responsible for making requests that will allow the timely return of the Certified Copy of Petition for Admission for their business purposes. While this online process and electronic returns should allow for improved service, customers are advised to allow up to seven (7) days to complete the process. If necessary, the receipt for the CCP should provide proof of processing.
Is there any other way to request a Certified Copy of a Petition for Admission?
No.
Can I request more than one Certified Copy of Petition for Admission?
Yes. You can request a CCP for one or more attorneys or multiple CCPs for the same attorney.
Can I request that the Certified Copy of Petition for Admission be sent to more than one person/place?
You would need to make separate requests with separate recipient addresses.
What if the petitioner in question has filed more than one petition for admission?
If you have filed more than one petition for admission to this office, you must place a separate order for each petition month/year requested. If you do not specify which petition, the most recent petition will be processed.
Can I have the original documents mailed to me?
Yes, the PDF version of the Certified Copy Request is an original copy. If you would like a hard copy placed in the mail, email us with your receipt of payment along with the address you would like the materials to be mailed to.
Can I pick up the original documents?
Yes, the PDF version of the Certified Copy Request is an original copy. If you would like to request a pick-up time and date for a copy, email us with your receipt of payment and the request. Please note this will not reduce your processing time
How will I know if my Certified Copy is being processed?
The receipt for you Certified Copy of Petition for Admission ensures that your CCP is being processed. If you do not receive your Certified Copy within 7 days, email us. Please keep in mind that older petitions kept in off-site storage may take longer to process.
What if I do not have a registration (BBO) number?
Use "not applicable".
What if I do not remember when I took the bar exam?
Use your best guess. We will contact you if there is an issue.
What if I do not remember the actual date of admission?
Use your best guess. We will contact you if there is an issue.
When should I receive the Certified Copy of a Petition?
Barring any issues, the Certified Copy of a Petition for Admission should be available within 3-7 business days. Older petitions kept in off-site storage may take longer to process.
How do I get more information about paying by ACH?
There is a link on the ordering website with a link for ACH FAQs.
What if I have a question that is not answered by these FAQs?
Then please refer to the contact section and email this office. We will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Contact us
Questions or issues regarding your request for a Certified Copy of a Petition for Admission can be posed by sending an email message to the Attorney Services Department. Please do not telephone the office to request a status. Our limited staff resources are focused on turning around your request in 3-7 days or less. Please send an email with your contact information and question and we will respond as quickly as possible. Thank you for this consideration.
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| Date published: | April 26, 2022 |
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