Do I need a notary for the Vehicle and Traffic Charge Reduction Request?

No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. It includes an affirmation under penalty of perjury, but no notary block.

How do I submit the charge reduction request?

Mail the completed, signed request and required attachments to the District Attorney’s Office at 48 Court Street, County Courthouse, Canton, NY 13617-1169.

What documents must I attach?

Attach a clear copy of each ticket and the original of a current driving record. If there was an accident, include a copy of the accident report. The instructions also request a stamped, self-addressed business-size envelope.

Does requesting a reduction excuse me from court?

No. The instructions say that requesting a reduction does not excuse court appearances. You may call the court where the ticket is pending to request an adjournment.

Pitcairn, NY · St. Lawrence County

No notary required

Vehicle and Traffic Charge Reduction Request

This application lets drivers ask the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office to reduce vehicle and traffic charges and provide information about their case.

What this form is

Drivers use this application to request a reduction of vehicle and traffic charges; submitting it does not excuse required court appearances. It asks for personal and charge details, information about accidents or injuries, and the reasons for the request. Applicants must sign and date it and include ticket copies and an original current driving record; an accident report is required if there was an accident.

Who needs it

A driver seeking a reduction of vehicle and traffic charges should complete this application and provide the required supporting documents.

How to submit it

Mail the completed, signed request, ticket copies, original current driving record, any required accident report, and a stamped self-addressed business-size envelope to the District Attorney’s Office, 48 Court Street, County Courthouse, Canton, NY 13617-1169.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant affirms it under penalty of perjury, but the form provides no notary block.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Request
Download the vehicle and traffic charge reduction request.
2
Complete and Sign
Fill in all parts, explain why a reduction should be granted, and sign and date the request.
3
Gather Attachments
Include ticket copies, an original current driving record, an accident report if applicable, and a stamped self-addressed business-size envelope.
4
Mail to the District Attorney
Mail the request and attachments to the District Attorney’s Office, 48 Court Street, County Courthouse, Canton, NY 13617-1169.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vehicle and Traffic Charge Reduction Request?: No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. It includes an affirmation under penalty of perjury, but no notary block.
How do I submit the charge reduction request?: Mail the completed, signed request and required attachments to the District Attorney’s Office at 48 Court Street, County Courthouse, Canton, NY 13617-1169.
What documents must I attach?: Attach a clear copy of each ticket and the original of a current driving record. If there was an accident, include a copy of the accident report. The instructions also request a stamped, self-addressed business-size envelope.
Does requesting a reduction excuse me from court?: No. The instructions say that requesting a reduction does not excuse court appearances. You may call the court where the ticket is pending to request an adjournment.

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