Maine Certification For Admission Pro HAC Vice is a legal process by which out-of-state attorneys can be admitted to practice law in the Maine state court system. This process allows experienced attorneys to participate in a case from another state without getting licensed in Maine. Pro HAC Vice is Latin for “for this occasion” and is used in cases where a non-resident attorney needs to represent a client in court in Maine. In order to be admitted to practice law in the Maine state court system, out-of-state attorneys must obtain a Maine Certification For Admission Pro HAC Vice. This certification is issued by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners and requires the completion of an application, payment of a fee, and submission of a certificate of good standing from the attorney's home jurisdiction. The attorney must also provide a copy of a valid photo identification and proof of malpractice insurance. There are two types of Maine Certification For Admission Pro HAC Vice: General Certification and Limited Certification. General Certification is available to attorneys who are admitted to practice in other states and U.S. territories and allows them to practice law in Maine without restrictions. Limited Certification is available to foreign attorneys who are not admitted to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and it is subject to certain restrictions.