Pay your annual enrollment fees by Jan. 31, 2026

Each year, Missouri lawyers receive an annual enrollment fee statement and invoice from the Supreme Court of Missouri in the mail. As you pay your enrollment fees on or by Jan. 31, The Missouri Bar is here to help you better understand the process.  

Where do annual enrollment fees go? 

The annual enrollment fee is allocated to services and programs The Missouri Bar provides or supports to help lawyers even better serve their clients and communities. For every dollar:

- 63 cents go toward the state bar’s operational costs,

- 25 cents fund the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, and

- 12 cents is directed to Legal Services.

In exchange, Missouri Bar members receive more than 50 benefits, services, and discounts, totaling a savings of over $1,000 annually. This includes unlimited legal research through vLex Fastcase, free billing and trust accounting software through Smokeball Bill, savings on insurance plans and practice management software, discounts on travel costs, and much more. Visit MoBar.org/MemberBenefits to view the full list of resources Missouri Bar members can access.

The Missouri Bar uses its portion of lawyers’ annual enrollment fees, coupled with non-fee revenue, to hire and maintain staff who administer programs that benefit Missouri Bar members, including the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program, dispute resolution programs, and affordable CLE programs.

The bar also provides a variety of resources and services to Missouri residents, including tools for finding a lawyer online, links to pro bono services, guides on legal topics, and civics education programming – all aimed at helping Missourians gain a better understanding of how the law impacts their daily lives.  

How do I pay my annual enrollment fee? 

Missouri lawyers can view their enrollment fee balances here and pay online using a credit card or echeck process via MyFees.  

Lawyers who fail to pay their fees by Jan. 31 will receive a $50 penalty charge. Each additional month of delayed payment will result in a $5 charge. Lawyers who do not pay enrollment fees will face automatic suspension. Lawyers who are delinquent for three consecutive years are required to apply to the Court under Rule 5.28 for reinstatement as a member in good standing.  

Perhaps you’ve changed professions or retired and aren’t sure you want to continue paying annual enrollment fees. Going inactive to simply avoid fees for a time, however, might not be in your best interest. Changing your status to inactive means you can’t practice law in the state, and it limits your access to practice tools and resources, as well as prohibits you from voting in elections for the board of governors. Plan in advance to avoid delays when returning to practice under Missouri Supreme Court Rule 6.06.  

We want to ensure your enrollment fee payment process is as convenient as possible. To find answers to more questions, visit our frequently asked questions page.