Elgin, TX · Bastrop County
Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
This motion lets a defendant ask Elgin Municipal Court to dismiss a citation for failure to maintain financial responsibility by swearing that valid insurance covered them or their vehicle.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to plead not guilty and ask Elgin Municipal Court to dismiss a citation for failure to maintain financial responsibility. The defendant swears that a valid insurance policy was in effect when the citation was received and attaches written proof of insurance. The court may verify the proof, then use the form’s order section to grant or deny dismissal and, if needed, direct the defendant to appear.
Who needs it
A person cited in Elgin Municipal Court for failure to maintain financial responsibility who says valid insurance covered them or the vehicle at the time of the citation needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to jurat; the defendant signs and swears or affirms the insurance statement before the notary, clerk, or deputy clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility from Elgin Municipal Court.
- 2
Complete the Motion
Enter the citation and defendant information, make the insurance statement, and attach written proof of coverage.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign and swear or affirm the statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized motion and insurance proof to Elgin Municipal Court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elgin. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request dismissal of an Elgin insurance citation?
- Complete the motion, attach written proof of insurance showing valid coverage when you received the citation, sign before a notary or court clerk, and submit it to Elgin Municipal Court.
- Do I need to attach proof of insurance?
- Yes. The form says to attach a true and correct copy of written proof from your insurance company or the insurer of the vehicle you were driving.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form requires a sworn statement; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized submission.