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PA IOLTA Board
P.O. Box 62446
Harrisburg, PA 17107-2445

Tel. 717-238-2001
Toll Free 888-PA-IOLTA (724-6582)
Fax. 717-238-2003
paiolta@pacourts.us

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Open a MJ-IOTA Account

Opening a MJ-IOTA Account is a Simple Process

  1. Download and print the Enrollment Form.
  2. Take the Enrollment Form to an Approved Financial Institution and complete it with the bank manager.
  3. Fax the completed Enrollment Form to the IOLTA Board at 717-238-2003.

Select a Platinum Leader Bank »

A judicial official may select any depository institution meeting the regulatory requirements. However, where you bank is extremely important to the IOLTA Board’s mission as the interest rate on the account drives the revenue available for IOLTA’s mission. Platinum Leader Banks have committed to pay premium yields on IOLTA Accounts. This means more funding for legal aid. The IOLTA Board encourages judicial officials to patronize them.

Tips for Opening a MJ-IOTA Account Successfully

  • MJ-IOTA Accounts are specialized bank products. Make an appointment with the bank manager to establish your MJ-IOTA Account.
  • IOLTA’s Federal Tax ID number should be associated with the account’s earned interest, not the principal balance.
  • The mailing address on the IOLTA Account should be that of the MDJ court office, not IOLTA’s mailing address.
  • Be sure to fax the completed Enrollment Form to the IOLTA office.
  • If the bank you have selected is not a Platinum Leader Bank, ask the manager to consider upgrading to Platinum Leader Bank status.

Resources

Enrollment Form »

Platinum Leader Banks »

Pro Hac Vice

Out-of-state attorneys seeking to enter their appearance on a Pennsylvania case must pay an admission fee of $375 per case to the IOLTA Board prior to filing the motion with the court. Complete your pro hac vice application online and pay the $375 fee by check or credit card.

Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee
Payment Form »

Platinum Leader Banks

Platinum Leader Banks are financial institutions that go above and beyond eligibility requirements to ensure the success of the IOLTA program and increase funding for legal aid. Pennsylvania attorneys are encouraged to patronize them.

Become A Platinum
Leader Bank »

Support Us

There is one legal aid lawyer for every 6,415 people living in poverty. Pro bono representation by private attorneys is an enormously valuable supplement to the services of civil legal aid programs.

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Direct Class Action Residual funds and Cy Pres awards to the PA IOLTA Board!

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