Examination Questions
Contact NBCC to request your score verification be sent directly to the Texas Portal. To register to take the exam, visit THIS PAGE. NBCC typically forwards the verification within 3–6 weeks after your exam.
The jurisprudence exam is administered online by a third-party vendor. To register visit our Jurisprudence Exam webpage.
To qualify for LPC licensure in Texas, all applicants must pass either the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE).
Texas does not require preapproval's to take the exam. Applicants should contact the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) directly to register, verify eligibility, or check the status of their testing request. The NBCC is the official administrator of both exams.
Applicants should contact eStrategy Solutions, Inc. to register, schedule or reschedule the exam, request a copy of their certificate, or resolve any payment issues.
Texas accepts either the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE).
Texas does not require preapproval to sit for the exam. Applicants should contact the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) directly to register, confirm eligibility, or check the status of their exam request. The NBCC is the official administrator of both the NCE and NCMHCE.
Texas does not limit the number of attempts to take or pass the national exam, and no additional approval is required. However, please contact the NBCC to confirm any specific policies or restrictions they may have regarding retesting.
No. National exam scores do not expire. If you have taken and passed either exam at any point, Texas will accept your score.
You must re-register to retake the JP exam. If you encounter any issues, please contact the eStrategy Solutions Help Desk at 800-215-0641.
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