Dues Statements

Dues statements were mailed September 20, 2011.

Dues payments must be postmarked by November 30, 2011, to avoid a late payment charge of $50.

Read the Supreme Court rules concerning the State Bar of Michigan, which includes the rules for dues.

For additional information concerning your dues, please refer to the dues instructions.

Paying Your Dues Online

You can pay your dues online by visiting e.michbar.org

If you are changing your status to active, inactive, emeritus, or resignation, you cannot pay your dues online and must use the paper dues statement. We have added a feature which allows you to print out a paper invoice if needed. After logging in, click on print dues invoice.

If you don't have or forgot your password, click on the "Forgot Your Login Information?" link and follow the directions to reset your password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some common questions from members regarding their annual dues, followed by helpful answers. Note: Please refer to the Supreme Court Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan, which are the basis for this information. The dues instructions also provide additional information.

General Dues Questions

• How much are my annual dues?
• When are the annual membership fees due?
• What are the membership options available?
• What is the deadline to pay dues before a late fee is assessed?
• What is the process for suspension for nonpayment of dues?
• Who can I contact if I have questions about my dues?
• How can I check if the State Bar received/processed my payment?
• How can I pay my dues?
• How can I obtain a duplicate member invoice?
• I am retiring this year. What are my options?

Dues Payment Questions

• What forms of payment are accepted?
• What credit cards are accepted?
• Can I give you my credit card information over the phone?
• Can I fax my credit card payment?
• Can I use a debit card to make my payment?
• Do I need a password or login to pay my dues online?
• How do I change/add my e-mail address to access online dues?
• I am having a problem paying online. Who can I contact?
• I paid online but am not sure the payment went through. Who can I contact?
• Do you have an installment payment plan?

Status Change Questions

• I am inactive and want to return to active status. How do I become an active member?
• How do I transfer to inactive status?
• How do I become an emeritus member? Do I qualify?
• How do I resign my membership?
• I resigned my membership. Can I return to active status?

Waiver/ Exemption Questions

• Is there a military waiver?
• I am turning 70 this year. Am I exempt from paying dues?
• Is there a hardship waiver?

Miscellaneous Questions

• How do I obtain a receipt for my dues payment?
• I paid my dues but have not received my bar card. When will I receive it?
• What happens if I do not pay my annual bar dues?
• Are membership fees refundable?
• Are there CLE requirements in Michigan?
• How do I change my address?

Section Questions

• Can I add or change my section membership?
• Are section membership fees refundable?