Evidence by situation
Using text messages as evidence
What judges, tribunals, HR teams and caseworkers look for in messages, what to keep, and how to present it. General information for the US, England and Wales, and Canada, with the rules cited. Not legal advice.
- Can text messages be used in court?
Texts can be used in court, but the format is not proof. Compare screenshots, exports and phones, authentication, and US, England and Wales and Canadian rules.
- Text messages in a custody or divorce case
What family courts look for in co-parenting texts, how edits and deletions show up, and how to keep a thread as a dated record without overstating what it proves.
- WhatsApp and text messages as evidence in a UK employment tribunal
How to get WhatsApp and text messages out of your phone and into an employment tribunal bundle, with the current time limits, disclosure rules and an example index.
- How to save harassing texts safely
Keep harassing or threatening texts before you block, report or delete. What removes messages in each app, who gets notified, and where to keep a safe copy.
- Texts and chats as proof of contact for Canadian spousal sponsorship
How to choose, print and translate text and WhatsApp messages as proof of contact for a Canadian spousal sponsorship, within IRCC's 10-page limit.
- Using Messages in an HR Complaint or Workplace Grievance
Organize texts, Slack, Teams, and WhatsApp messages for a US HR complaint or UK workplace grievance while preserving context and originals.
- Using Messages in a Housing or Landlord Dispute
Preserve repair reports, deposit discussions, notices, photos, and landlord messages for US or England housing complaints and disputes.
- How to use text messages in small claims court
Organize texts for US small claims and the England and Wales small claims track with a focused chronology, readable copies, and full context.
- Text Messages as Evidence for an I-751, I-130 or Partner Visa
How to export and submit text and WhatsApp messages for an I-751, I-130 or K-1 petition or a UK partner visa, with sampling, translations and privacy.
Export the whole chat on your iPhone
Text Records imports a chat from Messages, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram or LINE and exports a PDF with a sender, date and time on every message, plus CSV and TXT. Nothing is uploaded. Free to import and preview.
Text Records is an iPhone app
Point your iPhone camera at the code to install it. No account needed.