Texas Forensic Science Commission

ALiS Submission Guide

Step-by-step instructions for laboratories and other entities submitting forms through the Commission's licensing system.

What are you here to do?

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Proficiency Monitoring Form
Submit initial or updated PMF for your lab
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Licensee Change Report
Report a change to your license information
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De Minimis Lab Update
Interpreting or non-interpreting licensees
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CFE Approval Request
Pre-approve a sponsored CFE course
You're submitting a Proficiency Monitoring Certification Form (initial or updated). Follow the steps below.
0 of 4 steps
1
Go to the ALiS login page
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Visit the Commission's ALiS Licensing System home page and log in with your credentials.

Open ALiS Login ↗

First time using ALiS?

Click below to create your laboratory or entity account before logging in.

Create an account ↗
✓ Done
2
Select "Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates"
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Once logged in, look at the left-hand menu and select Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates.

✓ Done
3
Fill out and submit your application
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.

Have your form ready. After you click Submit, the system will immediately prompt you to upload your completed Proficiency Monitoring Certification Form. Have it ready before you submit.
✓ Done
4
Upload your Proficiency Monitoring Certification Form
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After clicking Submit, the document upload screen will appear. Upload your completed Proficiency Monitoring Certification Form here. You may also include any other relevant supporting documents in this same section.

Don't navigate away before completing your upload — this screen appears only once per submission.

The Commission will review your submission and follow up if anything additional is needed.

✓ Done
You're filing a Licensee Change Reporting Form. Follow the steps below.
0 of 4 steps
1
Go to the ALiS login page
▾

Visit the Commission's ALiS Licensing System home page and log in with your credentials.

Open ALiS Login ↗

First time using ALiS?

Click below to create your laboratory or entity account before logging in.

Create an account ↗
✓ Done
2
Select "Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates"
▾

Once logged in, look at the left-hand menu and select Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates.

✓ Done
3
Fill out and submit your application
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.

Have your form ready. After you click Submit, the system will immediately prompt you to upload your completed Licensee Change Reporting Form. Have it filled out and ready before you submit.
✓ Done
4
Upload your Licensee Change Reporting Form
▾

After clicking Submit, the document upload screen will appear. Upload your completed Licensee Change Reporting Form here. You may also include any other relevant supporting documents in this same section.

Don't navigate away before completing your upload — this screen appears only once per submission.

The Commission will review your submission and follow up if anything additional is needed.

✓ Done
You're submitting a De Minimis Laboratory Update for an interpreting or non-interpreting licensee. Follow the steps below.
0 of 4 steps
1
Go to the ALiS login page
▾

Visit the Commission's ALiS Licensing System home page and log in with your credentials.

Open ALiS Login ↗

First time using ALiS?

Click below to create your laboratory or entity account before logging in.

Create an account ↗
✓ Done
2
Select "Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates"
▾

Once logged in, look at the left-hand menu and select Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates.

✓ Done
3
Fill out and submit your application
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.

Have your spreadsheet ready. After you click Submit, the system will immediately prompt you to upload your completed Non-Interpreting Employee Spreadsheet. Have it filled out and ready before you submit.
✓ Done
4
Upload your Non-Interpreting Employee Spreadsheet
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After clicking Submit, the document upload screen will appear. Upload your completed Non-Interpreting Employee Spreadsheet here. You may also include any other relevant supporting documents in this same section.

Don't navigate away before completing your upload — this screen appears only once per submission.

The Commission will review your submission and follow up if anything additional is needed.

✓ Done
You're seeking pre-approval of a sponsored Continuing Forensic Education (CFE) course. This path is for CFE Sponsors and Hosts only.
0 of 4 steps
1
Go to the ALiS login page
▾

Visit the Commission's ALiS Licensing System home page and log in with your credentials.

Open ALiS Login ↗

First time using ALiS?

Click below to create your account before logging in.

Create an account ↗
✓ Done
2
Select "CFE Approval Request" from the menu
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In the left-hand menu, select CFE Approval Request.

Note: This option is for CFE Sponsors and Hosts only. If you are not the sponsoring or hosting entity for the course, you do not need to submit this form.
✓ Done
3
Fill in course information
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete all required fields with your course details.

Have your course agenda ready. You will upload the course information and agenda as part of this submission. Make sure it is finalized before you submit.
✓ Done
4
Upload your agenda and submit
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Once all required fields are complete, upload your course information and agenda, then submit the application to the Commission.

You will receive confirmation from the Commission once your CFE course is approved. Allow adequate lead time before the scheduled course date.

✓ Done
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Questions? We're here to help.

Contact the FSC Licensing team at licensing@fsc.texas.gov