How do I return to active membership in the North Carolina State Bar after being granted inactive status or from an administrative suspension?
You must petition to be reinstated as an active member of the State Bar. You must complete and file the appropriate reinstatement petition (determined by the length of time you have been inactive or suspended) with the membership department of the State Bar (petitions and instructions available under the Membership heading on the Forms page).The reinstatement petition must be accompanied by the appropriate reinstatement fee, the membership fees for the year in which you seek reinstatement, and any other fees or obligations owed to the State Bar or the Continuing Legal Education department. See 27 NCAC 1D, Rule .0902.
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