Register a Guardianship

Unauthorized disclosure of criminal history background information is a criminal offense under section 411.085, Government Code.

The type of background check conducted is based on the information provided on the guardianship registration application submitted by the proposed guardian.

All proposed guardians other than Texas attorneys, Texas certified guardians or corporate fiduciaries are subject to a criminal history background check.

The background check must be delivered to the court at least 10 days before the hearing date on the application for guardianship. Please allow sufficient time for processing before the hearing date.

A proposed guardian may not be appointed guardian, or temporary guardian unless:

1. the Commission has the criminal history records of the Department of Public Safety searched for the name and any former name of the proposed guardian if the value of the estimated liquid assets in the estate of the proposed ward is $50,000 or less; or
2. the clerk of the court searches the fingerprints of the proposed guardian in the records of the Federal Bureau of Investigations if the proposed guardian is a resident of another jurisdiction or the value of the liquid assets of the proposed ward’s estate exceed $50,000.

Contact the Background Check Specialist

County Clerks, Attorney's, or Proposed Guardians, must email our Background Check Specialist at jbccbackgroundspecialist@txcourts.gov:

• At least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
• If the court will not schedule a hearing prior to receiving the background check.
• If you have questions regarding completing the DPS CCH Verification form required to complete the Name and Date of Birth background check.
• To submit proof of fingerprinting, after being fingerprinted following the county's instructions.