I have been trying to get my business address corrected in the clerk's office computer. My new address is in the signature block of all documents I file with the court. Also, I have written letters and left messages about the address change. Why is it taking so long?

Local civil rule 83.13 and local criminal rule 57.13 require an attorney to notify the clerk's office of any name and/or address change using an approved form. The approved form is the "Federal Bar Membership Update" form. The clerk's office may continue to send orders and judgments to your old address until you comply.

Where can I find the approved form?

Click here for the Federal Bar Membership Update form. You can also get a copy of the form at any of the U.S. district clerk's offices in the Northern District of Texas.

If only my fax number changes, do I still have to use the Federal Bar Membership Update form?

Yes.

I changed firms and notified the clerk's office using the Federal Bar Membership Update form. I am now getting orders/judgments at my new address on cases I left with the old firm. Why?

A completed Federal Bar Membership Update form does not serve as notice to the court that you are withdrawing from a case. You remain "attached" to each case on which you were lead attorney until/unless you notify the court in writing that you have withdrawn.

After I send in the Federal Bar Membership Update form, how long does it take for you to update my address?

Updates are completed within twenty-four hours of receipt. Please do not send in more than one form.