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Have you received my paperwork? Can you check on the status of my paperwork?

Applications are processed as soon as possible, in the order of which they are received. Due to the volume of applications received, processing times can vary; therefore, we are unable to provide more specific timeframes.

Applicants must confirm receipt of their applications, and the status of their applications, by referring to the View Pending Applications page of their online profiles. All applicants are sent automated email confirmations of successful application submission and when applications are approved. Applicants must check their inboxes (and spam folders) for this correspondence.

Inquiries for application status checks or receipt confirmation will not be replied to unless determined by staff that there’s been a delay in processing your application, and you have not received prior notification. We receive many of these inquiries and each email takes time to research and respond to which delays the processing of applications. Thank you for your understanding.

What pitch must I use on my transcripts?

9 or 10.

How do I change my name with the Commission?

You must apply for a name change via our online licensing and certification system. To apply online, please go to the online certification and licensing system on our home page.

How do I change my address with the Commission?

You must update your information via our online licensing system within 30 days of the change. To update your information online, please go to the online certification and licensing system on our home page.

Why does the Commission have strict deadline(s)?

The deadlines are established in the JBCC Rules adopted by the Supreme Court and by Chapters 151-157, Texas Government Code. Staff adheres to those deadlines.

Is a court reporter's home address or home or personal telephone number available to the public if requested?

Personal contact information is exempt from disclosure to the public under Rule 12.5 (d) of the Rules of Judicial Administration. We use the information reporters provide to us for business contact purposes. Additional information regarding Rule 12 and the public's right of access to judicial records may be accessed from the Request for Records page of the JBCC website.

How long must we keep our notes?

For timelines, refer to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for civil cases, and the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure for criminal cases.

Do the JBCC Rules apply to other states or federal courts?

The Commission does not have jurisdiction over court reporting for litigation in the courts of other states or federal courts. Contact the appropriate authorities for other jurisdictions to determine what rules are applicable.

When are applications considered received by the Commission?

Applications are considered received when actually received in our office.

How do I find a court reporter or court reporting firm?

You can search for licensees via our online certification and licensing system. For information on our system, please refer to the home page of our website in the section titled “New Online Certification and Licensing System”. Please refer to the “Guide to Using the Online System” for step-by-step instructions on how to search for licensees.

How do I order another certification card or wall certificate?

For instructions on how to order a replacement card, please refer to section V of the pdf Guide to Using the Online System on the home page of our website. The replacement fee for a card is $5, and $15 for a wall certificate.

How do I update the ownership of my business entity?

For ownership changes, you must submit an email to courtreporting@txcourts.gov. The specialist will advise you of the proper steps to take and send you any paperwork you must complete. The process must be determined on a case-by-case basis to allow for any and all pertinent factors to be properly evaluated.