A Certificate of Good Standing attests to an attorney's admission to practice and current status of good standing before the bar. "Good Standing" indicates that the attorney is not currently suspended or disbarred, has registered timely with the Office of Court Administration and is current with payment of the biennial $350 attorney registration fee.

Each certificate costs $5.00 check or money order (no cash). Make your check or money order payable to "Clerk, Appellate Division, First Department".

A request for a certificate mailed to the office should include the fee and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. A written request should be prepared on the attorney's stationery and bear the attorney's autograph signature (not a secretary's).

Mail Requests to:

Attorney Records
Appellate Division First Department
41 Madison Avenue - 26th Floor
New York, NY 10010

Apply in person between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Bring Photo identification. You may send a clerk to our office, together with a letter (as above) which also includes a specific authorization for the messenger to pick up a certificate on your behalf.