Frequently Asked Questions
Click on the questions below for more information.
What tasks can I do in the OASIS portal?
Lawyers can:
- Report CLE attendance
- Submit CLE courses for accreditation
- Search for approved CLE courses
- Request CLE deadline extensions
- Transfer from Active CLE status to Restricted CLE status
- Submit annual lawyer registration statements
- Update fee status mid-cycle
- Request Certificates of Good Standing or duplicate licenses
- Update Minnesota Trust Account information and liability insurance
- Update contact information, including name changes
- Pay any outstanding fees
- Download receipts
When did the new OASIS portal go live?
The current site went live on Monday, February 27, 2023.
How do I log into OASIS?
You will use your lawyer ID (the full 7 digits, so make sure to include leading zeros when logging in). The very first time you log in, you will need to click “Forgot your password?” and it will email you a password reset link. If you did not get the reset password email, contact the office at lawyerregistration@mbcle.state.mn.us to double check which email the office has on file for you.
What should I do if I don't have an email address on file, or if my email recently changed and needs to be updated?
If you do not have an email address on file, email lawyerregistration@mbcle.state.mn.us with your name, lawyer ID, and email address that you would like added to your file. If your email has recently changed but you still have access to log into the portal, you can log in and click “My Profile” in the upper right corner to make the update.
I only use the OASIS portal to report my CLE credits, and I don't want to pay my annual registration statement online. Can I still pay my registration statement by mail?
You can continue using OASIS to only report CLE credits. If you are currently receiving paper registration statements, you will continue to receive paper registration statements. If at any time you want to try paying your registration statement through the new system, you are welcoem to do so once you receive your registration reminder.
Will I receive notification when my annual license renewal is due?
The Lawyer Registration Office issues a Lawyer Registration Statement approximately 30 days before the annual due date (see Rule 12A). If the renewal is not completed by the due date, a past due notice is mailed and emailed shortly after the deadline to the email and mailing address on file with this office. If the renewal is not completed by the 1st of the month following the deadline, those attorneys will be administratively suspended pursuant to Rule 14. Notice of the suspension will be mailed and emailed to the attorney. Failure to receive a Lawyer Registration Statement or notice of registration will not excuse a lawyer or judge from the obligation to pay all fees due and file a completed statement on or before the due date (see Rule 12D). The Lawyer Registration Office recommends calendaring the due date and making sure that your email and address information is up-to-date.
Do the fees I pay to the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) cover my Minnesota lawyer registration fees?
No. This office is not associated with the Minnesota State Bar Association. You must pay your annual registration fees to this office or your license will be suspended.
How do I transfer from an Inactive status to an Active status?
My professional liability insurance information has changed; how do I update it?
Do I need to complete the Minnesota trust account information on the Lawyer Registration statement?
Yes. All lawyers must complete and sign the Minnesota trust account information every year. Only lawyers with Retired or Disabled status do not need to complete the Minnesota trust account information. If the registration statement is received without the Minnesota trust account information completed and signed, both the statement and payment will be returned for completion.
What if my Minnesota trust account information has not changed from my last registration statement? Do I still need to complete this section?
Yes. The Minnesota trust account information (including the firm name, name of financial institution, and all Minnesota trust account numbers) must be reported every year.
Does the Lawyer Registration Office accept electronic payments?
Yes. Please see Lawyer Registration Fees section for more information.
What credit cards are accepted for online payments?
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Does the affidavit for Retired or Disabled status need to be notarized?
No. Effective October 1, 2006, the Retired and Disabled affidavits are no longer required to be notarized.
What happens if I do not complete all the required steps and sign my registration statement?
If an incomplete statement is received, the fee will not be processed, and both the statement and payment will be sent back for completion. To reduce the possibility of this happening, complete and pay for the annual registration fees online.
What happens if I do not complete all the required steps and pay the annual fee by the due date?
If your annual registration fee is not received on or before the due date, you will be assessed a late penalty of $75. If the annual registration fee and late penalty payments are not received before the first day of the month following the due date, you will be placed on suspension for non-payment status on that date. Your right to practice law in Minnesota will be automatically suspended and you will be assessed a $100 reinstatement fee in addition to the late penalty.
Why did I receive a Certificate of Registration letter instead of a license card?
For lawyers in an Inactive status, a Certificate of Registration is issued instead of a license card. Only lawyers authorized to practice in Minnesota courts are issued license cards. Inactive statuses includes any lawyer who is under the CLE Restricted status, Resident-Not Practicing in Minnesota, Out-of-State Not Practicing in Minnesota, Retired, or Disabled.
How do I confirm that my registration payment has been processed?
The date of the last payment processed is included on each lawyer’s record if you search for your name in the Lawyer Registration Database. We recommend looking at this record for confirmation of payment before calling the Lawyer Registration Office.
Where can I find the registration terms?
What is the process for resigning from the Minnesota bar?
How do I request a fee waiver?
Lawyers may request a fee waiver by submitting a written request to the Lawyer Registration Office stating the basis for the request.
The Lawyer Registration Rules state:
“The Lawyer Registration Office may, in hardship cases, waive payment of delinquent lawyer registration fees, late penalties, and reinstatement fees.” (Rule 17)
The lawyer should include in the request for waiver sufficient information for the Lawyer Registration Office to make a determination. Factors that the Board office considers include the following:
- The diligence of the lawyer in resolving the issue;
- Whether there is a compelling reason for the lawyer’s delay, such as a serious medical condition that impacted timely filing, or other serious circumstance outside of the lawyer’s control;
- The reason for non-payment of fees;
- The compliance history of the lawyer;
- Whether financial hardship will result if the waiver is denied; and
- Whether the lawyer complied with the requirement to update the lawyer’s contact information with the Board office.
The initial determination is made by Board office staff. The lawyer may appeal the staff’s determination to the Director. The lawyer may appeal the Director’s determination to the Board of Continuing Legal Education (which oversees the Lawyer Registration Office’s functions) by submitting a written request within 10 business days of receipt of the Director’s determination.