Time to renew license for 2026-2027 bar year
License renewal for the 2026-2027 Bar year is now open. All Michigan attorneys are required to renew their license with the State Bar of Michigan and complete mandatory regulation disclosures annually.
The State Bar of Michigan uses an online system to make license renewals easy and convenient. License renewals, including payment of license fees, must be completed online or postmarked by November 30, to avoid a $50 late fee.
To renew a license, visit michbar.org/ MemberArea.
The State Bar warns tha the U.S. Postal Service no longer postmarks mail the day it is sent (unless taken it inside to a service counter and specifically request a same-day postmark). The $50 late fee will be assessed on all payments not received or postmarked by the post office by 11:59 p.m. November 30 — regardless of the day it was mailed. The State Bar of Michigan recommends paying online to ensure payment is received on time. Members can pay online using a check at no additional cost.
All active and inactive Michigan attorneys will be emailed this week with information about their license renewal. (Emeritus attorneys no longer are required to renew their license.) Reminder emails will be sent to attorneys throughout the renewal season until their license renewal is complete.
The Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan require all attorneys to keep a valid email address on file with the State Bar of Michigan. Attorneys can check and/or edit their information in the online Member Area by clicking “Manage” under the “Profile” section.
The new bar year begins on October 1.
The State Bar of Michigan administers the annual License Renewal process for Michigan attorneys and distributes the funds as directed by the Michigan Supreme Court. For additional information about License Renewal and for answers to frequently asked questions, visit michbar.org/LicenseRenewalFAQ.
‘Update on the State of Juvenile Law’ offered online
The Oakland County Bar Association will present the webinar “Update on the State of Juvenile Law 2026” on Thursday, October 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Speaker H. Elliot Parnes, of H. Elliot Parnes PLLC, will provide a review of developments in juvenile law, including new legislation, court rules, and case law from the past year.
Credit has been approved with the Oakland County Bar Association for 1.50 Criminal credits and 1.50 Juvenile credits.
Cost for the webinar is $45 for OCBA members; $30 for new lawyer (85191+), admin assistant, paralegal, and student; and $55 for non-members. Oakland County appointed counsel can attend for free. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”`
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