Elgin, TX · Bastrop County
Motion for Continuance
This sworn motion lets a defendant in a City of Elgin Municipal Court case ask the court to move the case from its current setting to another date.
- 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 ask the City of Elgin Municipal Court to continue a case and must state the reasons for the request. The form also includes the defendant’s sworn statement that its contents are true and correct, plus an order section for the judge to grant or deny the motion and, if granted, set another date.
Who needs it
A defendant in a City of Elgin Municipal Court case who wants to request a continuance and provide sworn reasons for the request may use this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Motion for Continuance from the City of Elgin.
- 2
Fill In the Motion
Add the case details, your reasons for requesting a continuance, and your contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, take the oath, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed motion to the City of 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 a continuance with this form?
- State your reasons in the motion, complete the sworn statement before a notary, and submit the form to the City of Elgin Municipal Court.
- Do I need to sign the motion in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the defendant is placed under oath and must swear the statements are true and correct before signing.
- Can I use an online notary for this jurat?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code chapter 406, subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize the jurat by video.
- Does notarizing the motion mean the court will grant it?
- No. The form’s order section lets the judge grant or deny the motion. Confirm with the city if unsure about submission procedures.