Requesting a Certificate of Good Standing or Duplicate Admission Certificate
Attorneys admitted to the Bar of this Court can request either of the following certificates from the Clerk’s Office via the CM/ECF system:
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Duplicate Admission Certificate
The cost for each certificate is $21.00, and payments can be made electronically via pay.gov.
Instructions for Request
Detailed instructions on how to submit requests can be found HERE
Important Considerations for a Certificate of Good Standing Request:
- Notification Requirement:
When requesting a Certificate of Good Standing, attorneys must notify the Clerk of Court if they are subject to any disciplinary actions, including:- Administrative action against their license by any state bar
- Disciplinary action by any other court
- Ineligibility:
Attorneys subject to reciprocal administrative suspension with this Court are ineligible to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing.
- Non-refundable Fee:
Please note that the $21.00 fee is non-refundable if the Clerk of Court finds that the attorney is not in good standing and cannot issue the certificate.
Contact Information for Questions:
- For general inquiries about Certificates of Good Standing, contact:
Denee Breter at (412) 208-7598 - For status inquiries regarding pending requests, contact:
Email: PAWD_Attorney_Status@pawd.uscourts.gov
Phone: (412) 208-7500
Attorneys should provide the following when making status inquiries:
- Full name
- Pennsylvania Bar Identification Number
- Contact information