FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTI…

2022 BAR EXAMINATIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (as of June 21, 2022)

I. Application
Requirements for the 2022 Bar
Examinations

What are the requirements to take the 2022 Bar

Examinations?

The requirements are contained in Bar Bulletin No. 3, s.

of 2022, which you can access at
https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/files/BAR-2022/Bar-Bulletin-
3.pdf.
My graduation date is after the deadline of applications for
the 2022 Bar Examinations. Can I apply to take the
2022 Bar Examinations, and then, submit the documents at
a later date?
If your graduation date falls on a date later than July 15,
2022 (the deadline of application), you can still apply to
I-edit gamit ang Docs app
take the 2022 Bar Examinations.
Gumawa ng mga pagbabago, mag-iwan ng mga
Duringsa
komento at ibahagi the application
mga period,
iba pa upang the applicants need only to
ma-edit
nang sabay. submit a Certificate of Completion of all the requirements
of the law degree. As stated in Bar Bulletin No. 3, s. of
2022, the Law School Transcript of Records (TOR) will
SALAMAT NA LANG
only KUNINbyANG
be submitted theAPP
applicants before taking the
Lawyer's Oath, should they pass the Bar Examinations.
Further, the applicant, who has no derogatory record in
his or her law school or university, shall also submit a
Certificate of No Derogatory Record (CNDR), which shall
be issued by the Law Dean.
Hence, submission of these two documents (i.e.,
Certificate of Completion and CNDR) at a later time is not
permitted. They should be submitted when the applicant
applies to take the Bar Examinations.
What are the required contents of the Certificate of
Completion of all the requirements of the law degree?
The Certificate of Completion of all the requirements of
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 The Certificate of Completion of all the requirements of
the law degree should indicate that the applicant is a
candidate for graduation for Academic Year 2021-2022.
If the applicant has already graduated, the Certificate of
Completion of all the requirements of the law degree
should indicate the fact that the applicant graduated from
the four-year law course and include the specific date of
graduation.
Please refer to the prescribed format available at:
https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/files/BAR-2022/certificate-of-
completion-of-all-the-requirements-of-the-law-degree.pdf.
[revised on 06/21/2022]
Who should sign the Certificate of Completion of all the
requirements of the law degree?
The Certificate of Completion of all the requirements of
the law degree shall be duly signed by the School
Registrar and duly noted by the Law Dean with his or her
signature. [revised on 06/21/2022]
My Law Dean is not available to duly note and sign the
Certificate of Completion of all the requirements of the law
degree. May our Associate Dean duly note and sign this
Certificate?
Yes. The Associate Dean of the law school or university
may duly note and sign the Certificate of Completion of all
the requirements of the law degree. [revised on
06/21/2022]
Do I have to submit a Certificate of Completion of all the
requirements of the law degree if my Law Degree TOR is
already available?
Regardless of whether the applicant’s Law Degree TOR
is already available, you must still submit a Certificate of
Completion of all the requirements of the law degree.
The official Law Degree TOR may be submitted after
passing the Bar Examination but prior to taking the
Lawyer’s Oath.
Is the Certificate of Completion of all the requirements of
the law degree required to be notarized?
No. The Certificate of Completion of all the requirements
of the law degree does not need to be notarized.
What are the requirements for the photo to be uploaded on
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 What are the requirements for the photo to be uploaded on
Bar PLUS and submitted to the OBC?

The applicant must wear a decent attire with collar.

The photo must be un-retouched (1 1/2 x 1 1/2), with

white background, taken not more than six (6) months
prior to the submission of the Application Form, with the
handwritten name and signature of the applicant
appearing at the bottom of the photo.
The name must follow this format: Surname, Given Name,
Middle Initial, Suffix.

The application will NOT be processed if:

1. The photo does not resemble the applicant.
2. The background is not plain white.
3. The photo contains shadows.
4. The applicant’s ears are covered in the photo (as
much as possible, both ears of the applicant
should be visible).
The photo to be uploaded in Bar PLUS must be in .JPEG
format with a file size of 250 KB or less.
Below are examples of acceptable photos:

I have already submitted the physical copies of some of the

required documents during my last application, do I have to
submit them again?
Yes. All applicants, whether new, repeaters, or refreshers
must submit ALL the required documents that are
specified in Bar Bulletin No. 3. Bar PLUS has been reset
after the last Bar Examinations, and all the data obtained
during the last Bar Examinations have been automatically
deleted.
Can I submit a certified true copy of my Birth Certificate
issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) instead of the
original?
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 Yes, a certified true copy of your Birth Certificate issued
by the LCR is allowed. The LCR must be the one to
certify the same as a true copy.
Will electronically-signed documents be accepted?
No. Except for the PSA Birth Certificate, where an e-
signature is allowed, the signatures used in ALL the other
documents must be wet signatures.
My Law School or University is already closed. How do I
submit the required documents from my Law School or
University?
Submit a notarized affidavit stating that you have
previously submitted the required documents, such as the
Law School TOR and CNDR, and that the Law School or
University is already closed. Upload the notarized affidavit
on the upload facilities of the corresponding required
documents.

This requirement only applies to applicants whose Law

School or University is already closed and who have
previously submitted their Law School TOR and CNDR to
the OBC.
Is marking of the required documents necessary?
No, the required documents to be filed need not be marked
as annexes.
May I submit a Certificate of Foundling in lieu of a birth
certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Foundling is acceptable because it
has the same legal effect as a Certificate of Live Birth.
[1] The applicant must upload his or her Certificate of
Foundling in the upload facility for PSA Birth Certificate in
Bar PLUS.
I am a female applicant who was married within the last six
(6) months and I already have a PSA-issued Marriage
Contract. Can I submit my PSA Marriage Contract instead of
the LCR Marriage Contract?
Yes. If the marriage was celebrated within the last six (6)
months, female applicants are allowed to submit the
original Marriage Contract issued by the PSA. [added on
06/21/2022]
As a married female applicant, is a certified true copy of the
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 As a married female applicant, is a certified true copy of the
marriage certificate allowed?
Yes, a certified true copy of the Marriage Certificate
issued by the LCR is allowed. The LCR must be the one
to certify the same as a true copy.

Do I still have to submit my Legal Education Board (LEB)

Certificate?
No, there is no need to submit a Certification from the
LEB consistent with the Court’s recent ruling in the case
of Pimentel v. LEB.[2]
Do I still need to obtain at least eighteen (18) units
of English, six (6) units of Mathematics, and eighteen (18)
units of Social Science subjects as stated in Section 16, of
LEBMO No. 1-2011 (Board Prerequisites for Admission to
the Ll.B or J.D. Program)?
No. The requirement is not found under Section 6, Rule
138 of the Rules of Court consistent with the Court's
recent ruling in the case of Pimentel v. LEB.[3]
Where can I request my CNDR?
You may request your CNDR from the law school or
university where you graduated.
For foreign graduates, you may request your CNDR from
the Philippine law school or university where you took
your fourth year subjects.
The CNDR must be signed by the Law Dean.
Is the CNDR required to be notarized?
No. The CNDR need not be notarized.
My Law Dean is not available to sign the following
documents: (a) CNDR; and/or (b) Notarized Certification
issued by the University or Law School that the applicant
passed the refresher course subjects. May our Associate
Dean sign any of these documents?
Yes. The Associate Dean of the law school or university
may sign the above-mentioned documents.
What type of cases do I need to declare?
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 ALL pending and decided case(s) of whatever nature
filed against you before any jurisdiction must be declared.

If you are the complainant, plaintiff, or petitioner, there is

no need to declare the case(s) you filed against another
party. But if the case has been appealed or a counter-
claim has been filed, where the applicant then becomes
the respondent, defendant, or accused, the case must be
declared.

What is the format for the Lists of Pending Case(s) and

Decided Case(s)?
The lists of pending case(s) and decided case(s) must
follow this format: Case Number, Title, Nature of the
Case, Status (whether pending or decided), Charge
and/or Penalty.
For instance:
Crim Case No. ____, People v. _____, Criminal Case,
Pending before the Regional Trial Court of _____, Branch
__, Homicide
My case has been archived or provisionally dismissed, how
will I declare it?
Cases that have been archived or provisionally dismissed
are still considered as PENDING. The applicant may
indicate its status as archived or provisionally dismissed.
Can I still submit the Refresher Certificates that were
previously issued to me by my individual professors, given
that I have not taken any Bar Examinations since their
issuance?
Yes, you can still submit the certificates issued by each of
your professors and combine them into a single PDF file
for uploading in Bar PLUS, provided the refresher course
is still valid or within the three (3) bar years from the time
of completion of the fourth-year refresher course.

Who should sign the Notarized Certification issued by the

University or Law School that the applicant passed the
refresher course subjects?
The Notarized Certification issued by the Law School or
University that the applicant passed the refresher course
subjects, with the applicant’s corresponding grades
indicated therein, shall be duly signed by the Law Dean.
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 indicated therein, shall be duly signed by the Law Dean.
Do I need to submit the original copy of my identification
document (ID)?
No. A scanned/digital copy of the valid government or
latest law school-issued ID must be uploaded on Bar
PLUS. Thereafter, a photocopied or scanned copy of the
same ID, along with the other documents, must be
submitted to the OBC. Please make sure that the
photocopy and scanned copy of your ID shows your
photo and signature. [added on 06/21/2022]
Below is a list of acceptable government-issued IDs:
● Social Security System (SSS) / Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-card / Unified
Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
● Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s
License or Student Permit
● Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
● Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter's ID
or Voter’s Certification
● Philippine National Police (PNP) ID
● Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID
● Bureau of Fire Protection ID
● Certification from the National Council for the
Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
● Senior Citizen ID
● Philippine Postal ID (issued November 2016
onwards)
● Passport
● Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD) Certification
● National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
● Police Clearance (national or local)
● Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
(PhilHealth) ID [revised on 06/21/2022]
I do not have a Driver’s License yet, but I have a Student
Permit. Can I use this for my application?
Yes. The LTO-issued Student Permit bearing the photo
and signature of the applicant may be submitted instead.
Please choose Driver’s License from the dropdown menu
in Bar PLUS and input the corresponding details. [added
on 06/21/2022]
I do not have a Voter’s ID, but I have a Voter’s Certification.
Can I use this for my application?
Yes. The COMELEC-issued Voter’s Certification bearing
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 Yes. The COMELEC-issued Voter’s Certification bearing
the photo and signature of the applicant may be
submitted instead. Please choose Voter’s ID from the
dropdown menu in Bar PLUS and input the corresponding
details. [added on 06/21/2022]
My ID reflects my old signature. Can I use this ID for my
application?
No, the signature you will use in your Application Form
and the photo must be consistent with the signature
reflected on your ID.
What should I do if my Law School or University has
adopted the Optional Fourth Year Curricular Subject
Offerings in the Basic Law Course, for instance, Remedial
Law Review and Civil Law Review per LEBMO No. 21, Series
of 2019?
You are required to secure a certification issued by the
Law Dean stating that Remedial Law Review is equivalent
to Remedial Law Review I and II and Civil Law Review is
equivalent to Civil Law Review I and II.
I am a refresher. Do I need to enroll and regularly attend a
Pre-Bar Review Course?
Yes. You also need to submit a Notarized Certification
issued by the School Registrar that you have completed
the Pre-Bar Review Course.
I took my Pre-Bar Review Course in 2021 but did not take
the 2020/21 Bar Examinations. Can I use it for the 2022 Bar
Examinations?
Yes. For the 2022 Bar Examinations, you may use the
Notarized Certification that you have completed the 2021
Pre-Bar Review Course, as long as you were unable to
take the 2020/21 Bar Examinations.

What are the documentary requirements for applicants born

abroad?

Applicants born abroad are required to submit their PSA-

issued report of birth and their foreign birth certificate.

If the foreign birth certificate is not written in English, you

must submit an English-translated copy of the foreign
birth certificate, duly notarized and authenticated in the
country of birth or translated by any of the authorized
persons or organizations mentioned below. [revised on
06/21/2022]
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I was born abroad and my foreign birth certificate is not
written in English. May I have my foreign birth certificate
translated by any of the following: (a) the National
Commission on Muslim Filipinos for Arab Countries, (b) an
authorized or accredited translator of the Philippine
Embassy in the country of birth, (c) a foreign embassy in
the Philippines, or (d) an accredited translator of the
Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) translate my
foreign birth certificate?
Yes. If the foreign birth certificate is not written in English,
the applicant must submit an official English translation
duly notarized and authenticated in the country of birth or
translated by the above-mentioned persons or
organizations National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
for Arab Countries.[revised on 06/21/2022]

II. Bar
Personal Login Unified System (Bar
PLUS)

Where can I access the Bar PLUS to submit my application

to take the 2022 Bar Examinations?
Bar PLUS may be accessed through this link:
https://lis.judiciary.gov.ph/scp
What platform and web browser do I have to use to avoid
compatibility issues?
Bar PLUS is best viewed on a desktop platform. It is
compatible with Mozilla Firefox 80+, Google Chrome 87+,
Microsoft Edge 87+, or any higher version.
I can’t seem to access Bar PLUS. Is there a problem with
the webpage?
Bar PLUS may be encountering technical difficulties.
Please join the Viber Channel to monitor the status of Bar
PLUS: [2022 Bar Exam] Announcements & Notices on
Viber. [added on 06/21/2022]
What are the steps in the Bar PLUS application process?
1. Registration of Bar PLUS account
2. Filling out of application type (i.e., whether a new
applicant, a repeater, or a refresher), personal
information, educational attainment, and contact
information
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3. Uploading of the required documents
(scanned/digital copies)
4. Payment of bar application fee
5. Verification and processing of applications
6. Approval or disapproval of applications
7. Venue selection
8. Issuance of the Notice of Admission and
Undertaking

STEP 1: REGISTRATION

What processes are involved in Step 1?

1. Go to the link indicated above for account registration.
2. Click the REGISTER button.
3. Enter the required information and make sure that all
information entered is true and correct. Please note that
the following details can no longer be changed or edited
once the information is submitted: (i) sex assigned at
birth, (ii) chosen preferred gender pronoun/s, and
(iii) email address.
4. Click the REGISTER button.
5. Check your email account for the verification link (inbox,
spam, and junk folders).
How do I register in Bar PLUS?
You must use a PERSONAL and ACTIVE email address.
Do not use school-issued or company-issued email
addresses because confidential and personal information
will be sent to your registered email address and the
same will be used to contact you in the event of issues or
concerns regarding your application.
Register only one (1) account in Bar PLUS. You will
receive a verification email to activate your account after
you have successfully registered in Bar PLUS.
Kindly whitelist or add the following email addresses to
your approved senders list, in order to prevent emails
from being delivered to your spam or junk folder:
noreply.barexams.sc@judiciary.gov.p
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bar2022helpdesk@judiciary.gov.ph
Applicants who have not received any email notification
from Bar PLUS within seventy-two (72) hours from
registration may submit their concerns by filling out the
Helpdesk Form (https://bit.ly/2022BarExamHelpDesk).
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 registration may submit their concerns by filling out the
Helpdesk Form (https://bit.ly/2022BarExamHelpDesk).
Please use the same email address that you used to
register your Bar PLUS account.
I already have a Bar PLUS account. Do I need to register
again?
Yes, ALL applicants for the 2022 Bar Examinations,
including repeaters and refreshers, are required to
register in Bar PLUS. They must provide their personal
data in Bar PLUS and upload the necessary documents
for the purpose of taking the 2022 Bar Examinations.
When can I register in Bar PLUS and when will it end?
Registration in Bar PLUS starts on June 13, 2022 and will
end on July 15, 2022. Prospective examinees who fail to
register in Bar PLUS by July 15, 2022 will not be able to
take the 2022 Bar Examinations.
How should I fill out my name in Bar PLUS?
You are required to use the name appearing on
your birth certificate. Special characters (e.g. Ñ, Ặ, Ộ, Ề)
in the names must be properly displayed.
If your birth certificate does not accurately reflect your
name and you intend to file a petition for change of entry
in your birth certificate, you must still indicate the name
appearing on your birth certificate and upload the
uncorrected document in the meantime.
● For married female applicants

Married female applicants may use their maiden

surname, the husband’s surname as it appears on
their marriage certificate, or their hyphenated
surname. Your registered name in Bar PLUS will
be the name appearing in our records, issuances,
and communications.

STEP 2: APPLICATION

What processes are involved in Step 2?

1. Log in to your account.
o Enter your registered email address and
password. You may tick “Remember me” for ease
of future login.
o Click “I’m not a robot” and enter the captcha
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 o Click “I’m not a robot” and enter the captcha
code appearing on the login page
o Click the Login button.
2. On your dashboard, click Pending Application to input
your details.
3. The applicant must fill out their application type,
personal information, educational attainment, and contact
information.
4. Click NEXT to proceed to the next tab. Click the refresh
button if you are having trouble accessing the site or filling
out the required fields.
5. Read the instructions on how to upload the
documentary requirements.
HOW TO FILL OUT APPLICATION TYPE
What is my Application Type?
New Applicants are those who will take the Bar
Examinations for the first time.

Repeaters are those who will take the Bar Examinations

for the second or third time.

Refreshers are those who will take the Bar Examinations

for the fourth time or more. They are required to take a
Refresher course and Pre-Bar Review Course before they
can be allowed to take the exam.
I applied for previous Bar Examinations but have not taken
any of the examinations. What is my application type?
You are still considered a NEW APPLICANT.

What would be my applicant type if I applied for the 2020/21

Bar Examinations but was not able to take it?
You will have the same application type (New Applicant,
Repeater, or Refresher) as declared on your 2020/21 Bar
application.
If you are a Refresher, the refresher course must be valid
for you to be able to take the 2022 Bar Examinations.
You must also indicate the reason why you were not able
to take the said examinations.
It has been years since I last took the Bar Examinations. Do
I have to take a refresher course?
It depends on the number of times you have taken the
examinations. You are only required to take a refresher
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course if you apply again for the Bar Examinations after
three (3) or more unsuccessful attempts.

For how long is my refresher course valid?

Those who have completed the fourth-year refresher
course shall be given a maximum of three (3) years within
which to take the Bar Examinations.[4] One completion of
Refresher Course is valid for three (3) Bar years and not
three (3) calendar years.[5] However, you can only use it
for one (1) Bar Examinations.

I am a Refresher who did not pass the 2020/21 Bar

Examinations. Can I still use my refresher course to take the
2022 Bar Examinations?
No, because the refresher course was already used for
the 2020/21 Bar Examinations. You are required to take
another refresher course to be eligible to take the 2022
Bar Examinations.

I am a repeater or a refresher who was conditionally

admitted to take the last Bar Examinations. What reason/s
should I state for my conditional admission?

Please input whichever applies to you:

● Pending correction of birth certificate
● Pending case
● Lack of certificate of completion of pre-bar review
course
● Lack of other documentary requirements

If the reason for your conditional admission is not listed

above, please specify.
Kindly indicate the status of compliance following this
format: ”Reason; status of compliance”
For example:
Pending correction of birth certificate; complied.
What is the purpose of the Survey for the Exam Venue?

You are required to choose two (2) preferred cities where

you would like to take the 2022 Bar Examinations.
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applicant during the venue selection procedure.

HOW TO FILL OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION

What should be indicated if an applicant acquired his or her
citizenship through naturalization?

Applicants who acquired their citizenship through

naturalization are required to indicate how they acquired
said citizenship (i.e., administrative naturalization
pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 9139, judicial
naturalization pursuant to Commonwealth Act (CA) No.
473, as amended, or legislative naturalization).
In Bar PLUS, please input whichever applies to you:
● Administrative naturalization
● Judicial naturalization
● Legislative naturalization [revised on 06/21/2022]

I am related by consanguinity or affinity within the fourth

(4th) civil degree to an incumbent Justice of the Supreme
Court, and/or officials or personnel of the Office of the Bar
Chairperson, or the Office of the Bar Confidant. How should
I declare them in Bar PLUS if I have more than one (1)
relative?
Separate the names of each relative with a semicolon.
The format should be as follows:
Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, Suffix; Last Name,
Given Name, Middle Name, Suffix
Indicate the relationship by respectively following the
same order of the names of each relative, likewise
separating the information with a semicolon:
Sister; Husband
I am encountering an error in uploading my photo in Bar
PLUS. How should I proceed?
Please log-out of your Bar PLUS account and log-in again
before uploading your photo.
My ID does not indicate the date and/or place of its
issuance. How should I proceed with my application?
The ID’s date and place of issuance are optional fields in
Bar PLUS, so you are not required to fill them out. But
please ensure that your photo and signature are visible in
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 please ensure that your photo and signature are visible in
both the scanned copy and photocopy of your ID. [added
on 06/21/2022]

HOW TO FILL OUT EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

I am a foreign law graduate, what law school should I
declare?

Foreign law school graduates must declare their foreign

law school under the Name of Law School/University.
They are also required to declare the Philippine Law
School/University where they took their fourth year
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor subjects in Bar PLUS.
What if my Pre-law School is not on the drop-down list?

If your Pre-law school is not on the drop-down list, kindly

select “OTHERS” and specify.
What if my Degree/Title/Course and Major are not on the
drop-down list?

If your Degree/Title/Course and Major are not on the

drop-down list, kindly select “OTHERS” and specify.
What if my Law School or University Campus is not on the
drop-down list?

If your Law School or University Campus is not on the

drop-down list, kindly select the main campus.

HOW TO FILL OUT CONTACT INFORMATION

Can I use someone else's mobile number or landline

number?
No, DO NOT use someone else's mobile number or
landline number because we will refer to the contact
numbers provided in your Bar PLUS account should we
need to reach you anytime for any concern.

What if I changed my mobile number or landline number

after registration?
You must inform the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) of
your present mobile number or landline number through
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 You must inform the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) of
your present mobile number or landline number through
the 2022 Bar Examinations Helpdesk Form
(https://bit.ly/2022BarExamHelpDesk).
I am currently renting a place. Can I use it as my present
address?
Yes, you may use your current residence as your present
address. Once you pass the Bar Examinations and sign
the Roll of Attorneys, your permanent address will be
indicated in your membership.
Does my present address affect my venue selection?
Generally no, your present address will not affect your
venue selection since the latter will be solely based on
your choice. However, in case you were not able to
select a venue within the deadline, you may be assigned
to a venue closest to your present address, depending on
slot availability
The deadline and mechanics for the venue selection
procedure will be announced at a later date.

STEP 3: UPLOADING OF THE DOCUMENTARY

REQUIREMENTS

What processes are involved in Step 3?

1. Read the Instructions for Uploading the Documentary
Requirements in Bar PLUS and prepare the
scanned/digital copies of your documents in the
prescribed format and size as indicated below. To upload
a file, click the button which corresponds to the document
you want to upload. Make sure that all of the necessary
files have been uploaded.
2. Click the SAVE button to save your uploads.
3. You will receive an email with your Applicant
Reference Number (ARN).
4. Clicking the NEXT button will display all of your inputted
information. Make sure that all information are true and
correct.
o If you want to make changes to your information,
click the CANCEL button. Again, please note that
the sex assigned at birth, chosen preferred gender
pronoun/s, and email address entered in the
REGISTRATION page cannot be changed or
edited once the Bar PLUS account is registered.
o To edit any information, click the Return to
Application Information button found at the
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bottom left of the page.
5. Click the PROCEED button to proceed to the payment
page. At this point, Application on your dashboard will
turn green.
What is the prescribed format for the documents I will
upload?
The prescribed format for the uploaded documents is
must be in a folio size paper (8.5” x 13”). If the documents
were issued in another paper size, such as letter (8.5” x
11”) or A4 size paper, the same will be accepted as long
as the information on these documents are clearly
reflected therein.
Please make sure that the scanned documents are the
same dimensions and same color as the physical
documents. Each of the uploaded documents must be
readable, scanned with at least 300 DPI resolution, and
saved in PDF format. The scanned documents must
approximate the dimensions of the physical documents
and must be in the same color as the original paper
document. The maximum file size per PDF is 10 MB.
The submission of files that are found to be
technologically malicious may disqualify the applicant
involved and result in disciplinary and criminal sanctions.
Technologically malicious files are those that are
deliberately corrupted, or those that contain viruses or
malware intentionally harmful to the recipient. [revised on
06/21/2022]
The physical copies of my documentary requirements were
issued in A4-size (or letter-size) paper. Are these
acceptable?
Yes, only the generated Application Form should be
printed in separate sheets (not back-to-back) of folio size
(8.5” x 13”) paper. [added on 06/21/2022]
My file has multiple pages. Can I upload them separately?
No, if your file has multiple pages, you must scan and
combine them into a single PDF file. Do not upload all
the pages in a single document, placed side by side.

I have multiple cases filed against me. Can I upload them all
together?
No, you have to upload them separately, especially if the
case numbers differ.
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If the complaint is voluminous, you may scan only the first
five (5) pages and the last five (5) pages.
How should I upload the lists of pending case(s) and
decided case(s) in Bar PLUS?
The list of pending case(s) must be uploaded in the
facility for Complaint / Information in Bar PLUS. The list of
pending case(s) in the format prescribed above should
appear in the first page of the Complaint / Information if
there is only one (1) case, or in the first page of the first
Complaint / Information if there are multiple cases. The
succeeding page(s) should then contain the Complaint /
Information.
On the other hand, the list of decided case(s) must be
uploaded in the facility for
Judgment/Decision/Order/Resolution, whichever is
applicable, in Bar PLUS. The list of decided case(s) in the
format prescribed above should appear in the first page of
the Judgment/Decision/Order/Resolution if there is only
one (1) case, or in the first page of the first
Judgment/Decision/Order/Resolution if there are multiple
cases. The succeeding page(s) should be the
Judgment/Decision/Order/Resolution, whichever is
applicable.
I am a refresher, and I have Notarized Certifications issued
by the individual professors of each of the refresher course
subjects, with my corresponding grades indicated therein.
How do I upload these Notarized Certifications issued by
the individual professors in Bar PLUS?
Applicants must combine the Notarized Certifications
issued by the professors into a single PDF file and upload
it to Bar PLUS.

How can applicants with special needs submit their

requests?
Applicants who are pregnant, senior citizens, or have
special needs/requests may upload a letter on the
uploading of documents tab, specifically stating their
circumstances and the assistance needed during the Bar
Examinations.
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 I am presently enrolled in and regularly attending the Pre-
Bar Review Course in a Law School, University, or Review
Center, what will I upload in Bar PLUS?
If the Notarized Certification on Completion of Pre-Bar
Review Course is still not available at the time of filing of
your online application, you must upload a Notarized
Certification issued by the School Registrar of the Law
School or University stating that you are currently enrolled
in and regularly attending the Pre-Bar Review Course.
If the Pre-Bar Review Course is offered by a Review
Center, the certification must be issued by the School
Registrar or the authorized representative, where the
Review Center is affiliated.

STEP 4: PAYMENT OF THE BAR APPLICATION FEE

What processes are involved in Step 4?

1. Choose your preferred online payment facility.
2. Keep the copy of your payment confirmation.
3. Once your payment has been confirmed, you will
receive an email with your Bar Examinee (BE) number
and an electronic official receipt. The Payment icon on
your dashboard will turn green once your payment has
been posted.
How will I know if my application was successful?
The application shall be deemed filed and completed
upon payment of the bar application fee. Applicants will
receive an email notification confirming their payment.
How do I pay the bar application fee?
After uploading the required documents, you will be
directed to the payment page, where you can pay online
through the following facilities:
1. LandBank of the Philippines
2. Judiciary e-Payment Solution (JEPS)

The instructions for online payment are available here:

https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/files/BAR-
2022/Payment%20Instructions%20Notice%20v2.pdf.
Please be reminded that the total amount to be paid shall
be the amount reflected in the confirmation page of the
chosen e-payment partner channel. Payment of any other
amount other than such which is so reflected will be
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 amount other than such which is so reflected will be
considered either underpayment or overpayment, and in
either case would be incorrect. [revised on 06/21/2022]

Can I pay the bar application fee over the counter?

No, there is no offline payment for the 2022 Bar
Examinations.
After paying online, why is my payment still not posted?

Please allow two (2) to three (3) banking days for the
posting of your payment. If your payment is still not
posted within the given timeframe, contact the Help Desk
for assistance (https://bit.ly/2022BarExamHelpDesk).
What should I do if I encounter an error while paying online
and the amount is already deducted from my account but
the payment is still pending in Bar PLUS?
Keep calm. If the amount has already been deducted
from your account, please DO NOT attempt to pay again.
Contact the Help Desk to confirm your payment
(https://bit.ly/2022BarExamHelpDesk).
While there are several online payment options through
which you can pay your bar application fee, not all
payment options may be available every time.

Is the bar application fee refundable?

The bar application fee is non-refundable. Only payments
made in excess of ₱10,000.00 or erroneous payments
may be refunded to the applicant.

Can I pay the Bar application fee for more than one
applicant?
No. All payments shall be made individually. Payments for
more than one (1) applicant will not be accepted.

STEP 5: VERIFICATION AND PROCESSING BY THE OBC

What processes are involved in Step 5?

1. Check your email or monitor your Bar PLUS dashboard
for updates on your application. You will be notified if your
application requires any changes.
2. Once you receive an email that your application has
been processed, the Application Processing on your
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 been processed, the Application Processing on your
dashboard will turn green.
What happens next after the submission of my application
via Bar PLUS and successful payment?
All submitted applications shall be verified and processed
for approval or denial.
You may check the status of your application on the Bar
PLUS Applicant Dashboard. Any notifications or concerns
with your application shall be sent to your Bar PLUS
registered email address.
What are the grounds for the denial of my Bar application?
The Bar application will not be accepted if:
1. The applicant is not qualified to take the Bar
Examinations;
2. The application is filed beyond the deadline set
by the Court; and
3. The applicant did not submit all the required
documents or pay the bar application fee.

STEP 6: APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS

What processes are involved in Step 6?

1. Once your application has been approved or denied,

you will receive an email containing a Partial List of
Approved or Denied Candidates. Court Action on your
dashboard will turn green.
2. Make sure that the Venue Selection Module appears
on your dashboard (right side, above the News and
Announcements).
3. Submit the printed Application Form with your wet
signature and the physical copies of your uploaded
documents within ten (10) working days from the approval
of your online application.
How will I know if my application has been approved or
denied?
Check your email or monitor your Bar PLUS dashboard to
see if your application has been approved or denied.
The OBC will release a Partial List of Approved
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 The OBC will release a Partial List of Approved
Candidates who are unconditionally or conditionally
admitted by the Supreme Court En Banc to take the 2022
Bar Examinations. The OBC will also release a Partial List
of Denied Candidates for those whose applications were
denied.
Where can I download the Application Form?
All applicants are required to provide all the necessary
information in Bar PLUS. Once your application has been
approved, a generated PDF file of the Application Form
with your given information will be available for download
via Bar PLUS. After downloading, please print your
Application Form on separate sheets of 8.5” x 13” folio
(not back-to-back). Affix your wet signature on the
designated spaces on each page of the Application
Form. Please also indicate the date that you signed the
Application Form.
When can I submit the printed Application Form and the
physical copies of the documents?

Except for the TGMC and the Law Degree TOR, the
printed and signed Application Form, and the physical
copies of the documentary requirements must be
submitted to the OBC not later than ten (10) working
days upon the approval of the online application.
When can I submit the physical copies of the Notarized
Certification on Completion of Pre-Bar Review Course and
the Notarized Certification issued by the School Registrar
that I am currently enrolled in and regularly attending the
Pre-Bar Review Course?
If the Notarized Certification on Completion of Pre-Bar
Review Course is already available by the time of filing
your online application, it should be uploaded to Bar
PLUS. The physical copy should be submitted to the OBC
not later than ten (10) working days after the approval
of the online application, together with the other
documentary requirements.
If the Notarized Certification on Completion of Pre-Bar
Review Course is not yet available by the time of filing
your online application and a Notarized Certification
issued by the School Registrar that you are currently
enrolled in and is regularly attending the Pre-Bar review
Course is uploaded to Bar PLUS instead, the physical
copy of the Notarized Certification on Completion of Pre-
Bar Review Course should be submitted to the OBC on
or before December 31, 2022. On the other hand, the
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 or before December 31, 2022. On the other hand, the
physical copy of the Notarized Certification issued by the
School Registrar that you are currently enrolled in and
regularly attending the Pre-Bar Review Course should be
submitted to the OBC not later than ten (10) working
days after the approval of the online application,
together with the other documentary requirements.
How do I submit the physical copies of the Application
Form and the documentary requirements to the OBC?
The documents shall be securely placed in a long brown
envelope, sealed with masking tape, and labelled
according to the details below:
Subject: Bar Application Documents
Bar Examinee Number: 2022-XXXXX
Applicant’s Last Name and Initials: [e.g. Dela Cruz,
J.A.]
and submitted via any courier service addressed to:
CHIEF OF OFFICE
Office of the Bar Confidant
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Padre Faura St., Ermita
1000 Manila, Philippines
(02) 8525 7929 | 0917 813 8543

We discourage sending the documents via registered mail

as this takes much longer to arrive at the OBC.

STEP 7: VENUE SELECTION

What processes are involved in Step 7?

1. Select your preferred venue. Please be reminded that
you only have fifteen (15) minutes to complete the
selection process.
● Details and further information about the venue
selection process will be announced at a later date.
2. After selecting and successfully submitting your
preferred venue, you will receive an email confirming the
local testing center you have selected.

STEP 8: NOTICE OF ADMISSION AND UNDERTAKING

What processes are involved in Step 8?

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1. You will receive an email containing your Notice of
Admission (NOA) and Undertaking.
2. You may also download the NOA and Undertaking from
your Bar PLUS account.
Should I reprint the NoA and Undertaking every exam day?
No, the NOA and Undertaking need to be printed only
once.
The NOA shall be submitted to the Head Proctor (HP) on
each examination day. After each examination and before
leaving the room, the examinee should ask for his or her
NOA from the HP, who shall accomplish the certification
found at the back of the NOA as proof of the examinees’
completion of the examination. However, on day four of
the examinations, i.e., after the Remedial Law II (with
Basic Tax Remedies) and Legal Ethics examinations, the
examinee’s NOA shall be retained by the HP for
submission to the Office of the Bar Confidant.
On the other hand, the Undertaking shall be submitted to
the HP on the first day of the examinations only.
There is a conflict between what is stated in Bar PLUS, and
the issuances in the Supreme Court microsite for the 2022
Bar Examinations and the FAQs. What is controlling?
In case of conflict between what is stated in Bar PLUS
and the issuances in the Supreme Court microsite for the
Bar Examinations and the FAQs, the issuances in the
Supreme Court microsite and the FAQs shall be
controlling. In case of doubt, applicants shall refer to the
issuances in the Supreme Court microsite for the 2022
Bar Examinations and the answers to these FAQs.

AFTER PASSING THE 2022 BAR EXAMINATIONS

Do I need to affix a ₱30.00 documentary stamp tax to my

Law School TOR?

Yes, a ₱30.00 documentary stamp tax is required on the

original or certified true copy of the Law School TOR.
What are the requirements for the Testimonial of Good
Moral Character (TGMC)?

The TGMC Form must be signed by a lawyer who has

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 The TGMC Form must be signed by a lawyer who has
been admitted to the Philippine Bar for at least three (3)
years prior to signing the TGMC and must personally
know the applicant for at least a year.
Lawyers related to the applicant by consanguinity or
affinity within the fourth (4th) civil degree cannot sign the
TGMC.
We will announce the availability of the TGMC Form at a
later date.

OTHER MATTERS:

You may raise any bar examinations-related concerns to

the 2022 Bar Examinations Helpdesk Form at
https://bit.ly/2022BarExamHelpDesk.
You may also call the OBC at (02) 8552 9690 or (02)
8552 9642 during office hours.
To receive updates relating to Bar Plus, You may also join
the Viber Channel at
[2022 Bar Exam] Announcements & Notices on Viber

[1] Section 10, Republic Act No. 11767, July 26, 2021.
[2] G.R. Nos. 230642 and 242954, and A.M. No. 20-03-04-SC (November 12,
2021).
[3] Id.
[4] B.M. 3454 dated 11 September 2018.
[5] B.M. 3490 dated 27 July 2021, Annex A.
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