Forms Index

In order to download the forms below, you will need to have the most current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC.  If you don't have it, or need to update to the most current version, click on the icon below to go to Adobe's download site.  This is a free download.  If you are using version 4 of Adobe you may be unable to use these forms.  We suggest you download and install the new version of Adobe (Version 6.0) by clicking on the icon below, and then try to open the paper form again.

Other forms related to the Bar Examination can be found on the Exam Information page.

The forms available from the Board of Law Examiners are listed below. Click on the form you are interested in downloading. 

Change of Address Form -- All address changes must be reported to the Board in writing.

Civil Litigation Form

Continuation Form

Copy Request -- Use this form to request copies of previously filed Applications and/or Declarations. 

Credential Evaluation Information for Rule XIII applicants who received their initial law degree outside of the United States.

Criminal History Form

Exemption From Release of Bar Examination Results  --  See  §82.029 of the Texas Civil Statutes

FAST Form -- Fingerprint Application Services of Texas

Special Request For Waiver Of Five-Time Limitation Form – only for applicants who wish to request a waiver of the five-time limit on taking Texas Bar Exams in Rule XI(f). Do not use this form if you are requesting a waiver of any other provision. Do not submit a request to waive Rule XI(f) before reaching the five-time limit or while you are awaiting grade release for the last exam taken.

JD Certification Form -- Graduates of out-of-state law schools, as well as all attorney applicants, must submit this form to their law school.  The law school should return the completed form directly to the Board of Law Examiners.  If you are a non-attorney graduate of a Texas law school, do not use this form unless you have been specifically instructed to do so by Board staff.  No individual will be recommended for licensure to the State Bar of Texas without documentation of his or her J.D.  The General Application contains this form.

Multistate Bar Exam ("MBE") Score Transfer Request Form -- For individuals who wish for the Board to send verification of a prior MBE score to another jurisdiction.  (Texas does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.)

Policy Statement on Practice Requirements -- Attorneys licensed in another state, but without holding a Texas law license, may use the following activities in Texas for purposes of meeting the practice requirements of Rule XIII, Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas.

Agreement

I understand that by downloading these forms, I am agreeing not to change or modify the forms or to use them for any other purpose than to complete them fully in accordance with the instructions given and to submit them to the Board of Law Examiners. I further agree not to change the pagination of forms.

I understand that incomplete, altered, or modified forms received by the Board's staff will be returned to me without filing and that, in that event, I may incur additional charges for re-filing. I also understand that modification or misuse of these forms may result in a character and fitness inquiry into my conduct or other appropriate action.

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