Notice of Appearance - Utah

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

State of Utah — District Court

1. COURT HEADER AND CAPTION

IN THE [____] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Select the applicable judicial district:

☐ First Judicial District (Box Elder, Cache, Rich Counties)
☐ Second Judicial District (Davis, Morgan, Weber Counties)
☐ Third Judicial District (Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele Counties)
☐ Fourth Judicial District (Juab, Millard, Utah, Wasatch Counties)
☐ Fifth Judicial District (Beaver, Iron, Washington Counties)
☐ Sixth Judicial District (Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne Counties)
☐ Seventh Judicial District (Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan Counties)
☐ Eighth Judicial District (Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah Counties)

IN AND FOR [________________________________] COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

2. PARTY INFORMATION

The undersigned enters this appearance on behalf of the following party:

Party Name: [________________________________]

Party Role:
☐ Plaintiff
☐ Defendant
☐ Third-Party Plaintiff
☐ Third-Party Defendant
☐ Cross-Claimant
☐ Counter-Claimant
☐ Intervenor
☐ Garnishee
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Case Type:
☐ Civil
☐ Domestic Relations / Family Law
☐ Probate
☐ Small Claims (Appeal)
☐ Tax
☐ Other: [________________________________]

3. ATTORNEY / LICENSED PARALEGAL PRACTITIONER INFORMATION

Type of Representative:
☐ Attorney at Law licensed in Utah
☐ Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) — see Section 3A below
☐ Attorney admitted pro hac vice — see Section 8

Attorney Information

3A. Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) Information

Utah is one of the few states that authorizes Licensed Paralegal Practitioners to provide limited legal services under Utah Supreme Court Rule 14-802. LPPs may represent clients in certain family law, landlord-tenant, and debt collection matters in the district courts.

☐ This appearance is by a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner.

Note: LPPs must practice only within their authorized practice area(s). Representation outside the scope of licensure constitutes unauthorized practice of law. See Utah Supreme Court Rule 14-802.

4. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Utah Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5 and Rule 11, the undersigned hereby enters an appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of [________________________________] ("Client"), who is a [________________________________] (party designation) in this action.

All pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, orders, and other papers required to be served under URCP Rule 5 shall hereafter be served upon the undersigned at the address and email set forth above.

5. TYPE OF APPEARANCE

☐ General Appearance — The undersigned enters a general appearance for all purposes in this matter, submitting to the jurisdiction of this Court.

☐ Limited Appearance (URCP Rule 75) — The undersigned enters a limited appearance as described in Section 7 below, consistent with URCP Rule 75 and Utah Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2(c).

☐ Substitution of Counsel — The undersigned enters an appearance as substitute counsel, replacing [________________________________] (prior attorney name), Utah Bar No. [________________________________]. A separate Substitution of Counsel form is filed concurrently.

☐ Additional Counsel — The undersigned enters an appearance as additional counsel alongside [________________________________] (current attorney of record), Utah Bar No. [________________________________].

☐ Pro Hac Vice Appearance — The undersigned enters an appearance pursuant to pro hac vice admission. See Section 8 below.

6. CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Pursuant to URCP Rule 5(b)(3), the undersigned:

☐ Consents to receive service of all documents via the Utah Courts e-filing system at the following email address: [________________________________]

☐ Does not consent to electronic service. Service shall be made by other methods authorized under URCP Rule 5(b).

Important: Under the current version of URCP Rule 5, if a person provides an email address pursuant to Rule 10(a)(3) or Rule 76, they may be served at that email address regardless of separate consent. Attorneys who file electronically are automatically served through the e-filing system.

E-Filing Registration

☐ The undersigned is registered with the Utah Courts e-filing system.
☐ The undersigned will register with the Utah Courts e-filing system within [____] days.

E-filing System Email: [________________________________]

Practice Note: Utah district courts require mandatory e-filing for attorneys. Self-represented parties may file electronically but are not required to do so. See Administrative Order for the applicable district regarding e-filing requirements.

7. LIMITED APPEARANCE (URCP RULE 75)

Complete this section only if a limited appearance is being entered.

Pursuant to URCP Rule 75 and Utah Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2(c), the undersigned enters a limited appearance on behalf of [________________________________] for the following specific purposes only:

☐ Filing and arguing the following motion(s): [________________________________]
☐ Attending and participating in the following hearing(s): [________________________________]
☐ Conducting or responding to discovery
☐ Attending mediation or alternative dispute resolution proceedings
☐ Attending trial and/or evidentiary hearing on [__/__/____]
☐ Negotiating settlement
☐ Drafting and filing specific pleading(s): [________________________________]
☐ Other specified purpose(s): [________________________________]

Scope Limitations

The limited appearance shall:

Begin on: [__/__/____]

Terminate upon the earliest of:
☐ Completion of the specified purpose(s) described above
☐ The date of: [__/__/____]
☐ Entry of the Court's order on the specified motion(s)
☐ Conclusion of the specified hearing(s) or trial date(s)
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Client Acknowledgment

The Client has been informed in writing that:

1. The undersigned will represent the Client only for the purposes stated above;
2. The Client remains responsible for all other aspects of the case;
3. Upon termination of the limited appearance, the Client will be treated as self-represented unless other counsel enters an appearance;
4. The undersigned will file a Notice of Withdrawal of Limited Appearance upon completion of the limited scope.

URCP Rule 75 Requirement: When a limited appearance terminates, counsel must file a Certificate of Completion of Limited Appearance. The Court may require a hearing before permitting withdrawal if it determines that withdrawal would prejudice the client.

8. PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION

Complete this section only if counsel is not admitted to the Utah State Bar.

☐ The undersigned has been admitted pro hac vice in this matter by Order dated [__/__/____].
☐ A Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission is being filed concurrently with this Notice.

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Information

Sponsoring Utah Attorney

A pro hac vice attorney must associate with a Utah-licensed attorney under the Utah Rules of Professional Practice.

Requirement: The pro hac vice applicant must pay the required fee to the Utah State Bar and comply with Utah Rule of Professional Practice 14-806. The sponsoring Utah attorney must be an active, licensed member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.

9. SIGNATURE BLOCK

DATED this [____] day of [________________], [________].

[________________________________]
(Firm / Organization Name)

By: ______________________________________

[________________________________]
Utah State Bar No. [________________________________]
(or LPP License No. [________________________________])
Attorney (or Licensed Paralegal Practitioner) for [________________________________]

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Utah [__________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

10. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF APPEARANCE upon each of the following parties or their counsel of record by the method indicated below, in accordance with URCP Rule 5(b):

Service Recipients

Recipient 1:
| | |
|---|---|
| Name | [________________________________] |
| Address / Email | [________________________________] |
| Method | ☐ Utah Courts E-Filing System ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail, postage prepaid ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Fax: [________________________________] |

Recipient 2:
| | |
|---|---|
| Name | [________________________________] |
| Address / Email | [________________________________] |
| Method | ☐ Utah Courts E-Filing System ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail, postage prepaid ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Fax: [________________________________] |

Recipient 3:
| | |
|---|---|
| Name | [________________________________] |
| Address / Email | [________________________________] |
| Method | ☐ Utah Courts E-Filing System ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail, postage prepaid ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Fax: [________________________________] |

(Attach additional pages if needed.)

______________________________________
[________________________________]

11. E-FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UTAH COURTS

Step-by-Step E-Filing Procedure

1. Access the System: Navigate to the Utah Courts e-filing portal at https://www.utcourts.gov.
2. Log In: Use your registered attorney credentials or LPP credentials.
3. Select the Case: Search by case number or party name.
4. Select Filing Type: Choose "Notice of Appearance" from the document type menu.
5. Upload Document: Upload the completed Notice of Appearance as a PDF.
6. Service: The e-filing system will electronically serve all registered parties upon acceptance.
7. Payment: Pay the applicable filing fee, if any (appearance filings in many Utah courts have no separate fee beyond the initial case filing fee; confirm with the specific court).
8. Confirmation: Retain the e-filing confirmation receipt as proof of filing and service.

Important E-Filing Notes

• All attorneys must e-file in Utah district courts. Paper filings are generally not accepted from attorneys absent court approval.
• LPPs must also register for and use the e-filing system.
• If the e-filing system is unavailable due to technical failure, you may file in paper and must note the reason for the paper filing.
• The e-filing system assigns a date-and-time stamp that constitutes the official filing date.

12. PRACTITIONER NOTES AND UTAH-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE

Utah Judicial Districts Overview

Utah has eight judicial districts encompassing all 29 counties. Each district may have standing orders, scheduling requirements, and local practices that supplement the URCP. Review the assigned judge's standing orders immediately upon entering an appearance.

Key Utah Practice Points

1. Case Management: Many Utah district courts issue initial case management orders requiring the parties to submit a proposed scheduling order within a specified time after all parties have appeared. Monitor the docket for deadlines.

2. Mandatory Initial Disclosures: Under URCP Rule 26(a), initial disclosures are due within 14 days after the first answer is filed. Entering an appearance triggers this obligation for your client.

3. Attorney Contact Information Updates: Under URCP Rule 10(a)(3), every pleading must include the attorney's name, bar number, address, telephone number, and email address. Changes must be updated promptly with the court.

4. Withdrawal of Counsel: Under URCP Rule 74, withdrawal requires either: (a) filing a notice of withdrawal with client consent when no motion or hearing is pending within 28 days; or (b) obtaining court approval by motion. The court may deny withdrawal if it would unduly delay proceedings or prejudice the client.

5. Licensed Paralegal Practitioners: Utah's LPP program (Utah Supreme Court Rule 14-802) allows qualified LPPs to represent clients in limited practice areas. LPPs entering appearances must specify their authorized practice area and comply with all LPP-specific rules.

6. Domestic Relations Cases: In family law matters, additional requirements may apply, including mandatory parent education courses (Utah Code Ann. § 30-3-11.3) and financial declaration filings. Review Utah Code Title 30 and applicable court rules.

7. Service by Email: Under the amended URCP Rule 5, email service is authorized if the recipient has provided an email address under Rule 10(a)(3), without requiring separate consent. This represents a change from earlier versions of the rule.

8. Pro Hac Vice Fees: Attorneys seeking pro hac vice admission must pay the fee established by the Utah State Bar, currently set by the Utah Rules of Professional Practice.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Failing to register for e-filing before attempting to file the Notice of Appearance
• Not checking the assigned judge's standing orders for additional requirements
• Omitting the attorney's bar number or LPP license number from the filing
• Entering a general appearance when a limited appearance was intended (this waives certain objections)
• Not serving all parties of record at the time of filing

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Utah Rules of Civil Procedure: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/urcp.php
• Utah Courts E-Filing: https://www.utcourts.gov
• Utah State Bar — Attorney Lookup: https://www.utahbar.org
• Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Rules: Utah Supreme Court Rule 14-802
• URCP Rule 5 (Service and Filing): https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=urcp&rule=5
• URCP Rule 74 (Withdrawal of Counsel): https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=urcp&rule=74
• URCP Rule 75 (Limited Appearance): https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=urcp&rule=75

This template is provided by ezel.ai for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. All legal documents should be reviewed by a licensed attorney in the applicable jurisdiction before filing.