Clerk Certification Exam Information

Registration & Locations

CERTIFICATION TESTING
As of September 1, 2022 TCCA will manage all certification registrations. This includes testing at TMCEC seminars. Please click here to register for a certification exam or for additional information.


Exam Fees

TCCA or Texas Municipal Courts Association (TMCA) members in good standing receive a discounted exam fee.

The Level I exam fee is $75 for members and $150 for non-members. Level II and III exams are available for testing in parts for a fee of $25 per part for members and $50 per part for non-members.


Instructions for the day of the exam:

  • Arrive 30 minutes early for sign in.
  • Bring your photo ID.
  • Bring several #2 pencils.
  • Bring receipt for payment with exam registration.
  • Please limit your personal items if possible, as they are not allowed out during the exam.
  • An area will be provided for you to safely store your belongings within the exam room.
  • Studying during the exam is not permitted (you may study before).
  • The test proctor will review the rules before you begin.
  • If you are sensitive to noise, it is highly recommended that you bring earplugs or earbuds.

Test Results:

Beginning in 2016, all exam results are posted within the personal profile of the participant. Participants are encouraged to visit the personal profile frequently to review their status of annual renewal as well as their academic transcript. For exam results, go to the “Clerk Certification” tab and scroll to the bottom of the page. You will see your exam status posted in the grid. For passing exam results, the notation will read: “PASSING“.  

When a participant has not successfully passed an exam, the note will include the part that was not successfully completed. For example, if parts A & B were passed and part C was not successfully completed, the notation will read: “UNS-Study Part C” 

HOW DO I LOG INTO MY TMCEC PERSONAL PROFILE?

Click here for instructions for signing on to your TMCEC Personal Profile.

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HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY TEST RESULTS?

TMCEC is acutely aware of our participants’ anticipation in receiving results, therefore we make every effort to complete the grading process as quickly as possible within 45 days. After your test(s) has been graded, TMCEC staff will enter your results into your personal profile under the certification tab. A participant must receive a 70% or higher on each part of the exam. Raw scores are not available for passing results (above 70%), therefore only a “PASSING” result is recorded. For results that are unsuccessful (below 70%), a raw score will be provided to yield more clarity on what the clerk needs to focus on. The final result will be displayed as either “PASSING” or “UNS – Unsuccessful”. In the event the participant is not successful on an exam, indicators are noted for areas needing further study in the profile that read “Study Part B/C”.


Exam Expiration Dates:

  • Level I and II exams expire three (3) years after the passing date
  • Level III exams expire five (5) years after the passing date

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2210 Hancock Dr,
Austin, TX 78756

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