Texas Judicial

Branch

Guardianship Certification

**NOTE: THIS PAGE IS FOR CERTIFICATION OF PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS, IF YOU NEED INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTERING A GUARDIANSHIP, PLEASE GO TO THE REGISTER A GUARDIANSHIP PAGE**

The Judicial Branch Certification Commission certifies and regulates private professional guardians. Private professional guardians are individuals who are engaged in the business of serving as guardian of the person and/or estate of wards.

Individuals who do not provide guardianship as a business (for example serving as guardians for family members or friends) are not required to be certified by the JBCC. They are, however, required to register the guardianship. For information on guardianship registration, training, and other requirements, please refer to the “Register a Guardianship” page.

For information on applying for guardianship registration, requirements to register, training, and etc., please refer to the Register a Guardianship page of our website.

Application Processing

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. 
 
Please do not contact the Commission to check the status of your application.  Instead, use our Online Licensing System (ALiS) via the link on the red button below on this page.  There you can confirm receipt, status, and progress of your application by referring to the View Pending Online Applications page of your online profiles.  
 
You will also be sent automated email confirmation of successful application submission, and when your application is approved. 

Contacting the Guardianship Certification Department

Email is the best way to contact the JBCC, as we are unable to accommodate walk-in Customers.   Staff can schedule appointments for virtual calls/Zoom meetings for further assistance.

In your email, please include your name and contact information and a subject line that identifies the topic of the email (example “Application Transaction #12345”).  

Attach any documents that are needed, but please do not submit documents by way of external links to a cloud service such as OneDrive or Google Drive.  

  • By Telephone:  512-475-4368, Opt. 5.
    If you leave a message, please provide details including the transaction number you are inquiring about, your full name, and your callback number.

JBCC Online Certification, Registration & Licensing System 

Using our online system, called ALiS, you are able apply for and renew licenses, certificates, and registrations, pay related fees, apply for CE approval, see a list of CE cases, and check the status of your applications. Members of the public can search for individuals or entities who are certified, licensed, or registered with the JBCC.

How do I...

  • Use the Online Licensing System (ALiS)
    Please see the Guide to Using the Online System (pdf) & Online System FAQs

  • Obtain or update my login credentials
    Go to ALiS, using the red button below, and click "Forgot Login/Password"
    Email the licensing specialist at guardians@txcourts.gov if you need further assistance.

  • Update my profile contact information
    Login to your online profile and click the Update Profile menu option.

Access the JBCC Certification, Registration & Licensing System

Online System Resources

When submitting applications associated with fees, you will be charged a transaction fee based on the amount of the fee that is due.  

Course Providers and licensees must have a user profile to use the online system; members of the public do not need a user profile.

Updated: 07/31/2025