DUE DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2009 @ 4:30-

MUST BE RECEIVED BY OR ON THIS DATE!!!!

• Do not wait until the last day! Postmarking by the deadline is not acceptable- It must be RECEIVED by December 2nd.
• Fee: $500 cashier's check or money order made out to Office of Bar Admissions.
  • If you do not file before the December deadline you will have an additional late fee of $400 (total of $900)
• Address: 244 Washington Street, SW, Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30334
• Questions: call the bar admissions office at (404)656-3490. They are extremely helpful and easy to get in touch with.
• Sally Lockwood Visit: if you would like to get some more information or listen to the talk she gave us in September- you can watch it at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g5ey7OQ-tY
• You can fill out the application in two ways- the pdf app or the downloadable application
  • if you choose to use the PDF version, note that processing takes longer because they have to enter your data into the system. Make sure you sign the forms at the end and get them notarized.
  •  If you use the downloadable version- you must print out one copy and sign the continuing application form and authorization form and have them notarized. Also, a diskette, cd or usb with your application saved as data.usr must be sent in with a paper copy of the application.
  • do not be alarmed if your application prints out strangely- just put the pages in order!
  • Tips for saving: run final error check and save when prompted to external device. You might possibly have to go to my computer and burn the files that are waiting. Use IT- go see Jonathan or Chris if you are having problems!!!!
• Driving Record: you need a certified copy of you driving record
  • you can easily get a copy by going to the DDS in Macon located at the terminal- ask for the 7 year. http://www.dds.ga.gov/locations/dllocations.aspx?csc=53
  • you can also get your MVR by mailing a form to the Georgia DDS and sending a check- the instructions can be found here http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/DLdata.aspx?con=1740840381&ty=dl. It takes about two weeks for the DDS to mail your driving record- this can be mailed directly to the office of bar admissions.
  • Do not miss the deadline because you do not have your driving record!!!!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!