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Requirements for Forensic Analyst or Forensic Technician Licensure

Please use the following resources for guidance on Forensic Analyst, Technician, or Forensic Biology Screening licensure by the Commission:

• Summary of License Requirements by Discipline
• Licensing Program Administrative Rules
• Guidelines for Consideration of Criminal Convictions
• State Auditor's Guide to Applying for a License with a Criminal Conviction or Deferred Adjudication

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ALIS Instructions for Individual License Applicants

If you are applying to renew your license, you will receive login information and instructions for setting up your account in the ALiS licensing platform 90 days before your license expires. Setup for current licensees occurs at the following link: ALIS Licensing Platform Account Setup for Current Licensees.

If you are applying for the first time and are not currently licensed by the Commission, you'll visit the site here to setup an account and submit an application: ALiS Licensing Platform Account Setup for First-time Applicants

If you are already in the system and setup--you'll visit the main ALiS landing page to login and access your account.

NOTE: Applicants should complete the exam with a passing score before submitting an application or paying a fee.

Mandatory Forms

• Proficiency Monitoring Certification Form (to be completed and signed by laboratory's authorized representative and emailed to licensing@fsc.texas.gov).

Additional Forms

• Technical Reviewer License Application and Certification Form (for completion by sponsoring laboratory) 
• Waiver for Support Personnel Application for Laboratories
• Provisional License Certification Form
• Temporary Forensic Analyst License Application Certification Form
• Criminal History Pre-evaluation Request Form
• Statistics Course Qualification Guidance Document
• Application for Waiver of Specific Coursework and/or Education Requirements