A score below one state’s cutoff may qualify elsewhere

If you missed the passing score where you tested, check the requirements in the states where you would consider practicing. NCBE confirms that a legacy UBE jurisdiction may accept a transferred score that meets its own passing standard even when that score fell below the testing jurisdiction's standard. You must still satisfy the receiving jurisdiction's other admission requirements. NCBE's UBE portability FAQ

Check these three things first

  • The exam. A portable legacy UBE score requires the MBE, MEE, and MPT in the same UBE jurisdiction during the same administration. An exam taken before that jurisdiction adopted the UBE does not produce a UBE score.
  • The destination. Check its passing standard and maximum score age for your exam administration. A score that qualifies in one jurisdiction may be too low or too old in another.
  • The rest of the application. The receiving jurisdiction conducts its own character-and-fitness review. Local-law requirements may also apply. NCBE's transfer requirements overview

Keep your exam type clear. For NextGen results, use the separate NextGen adoption and transfer guide.

Sending the score is a separate step

After checking the destination's requirements, request an Official Bar Exam Score Transcript through your NCBE Account. NCBE sends the transcript directly to the jurisdiction. It includes your full legacy UBE and NextGen score history, so it is not a request to send only a selected attempt.

As checked October 15, 2026, the transcript costs $30 and is nonrefundable. NCBE ordinarily processes requests the next business day after payment, but scores appear only after the testing jurisdiction announces results and authorizes release. Allow additional time for the receiving jurisdiction to review your application. NCBE's official transcript instructions

Start with a realistic shortlist

Use the BarReqs calculator to identify possible destinations. Confirm their requirements before paying for an application or changing your retake plans. The UBE transfer guide brings the score and timing questions together.

General admission information only. The receiving jurisdiction decides whether to admit you.