Garden Ridge, TX · Comal County
Driving Safety Course Request Form
This form lets eligible Garden Ridge Municipal Court defendants request a 90-day deferral to complete a driving safety course and submit a sworn affidavit with their request.
- 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
The form lets a defendant plead guilty or no contest and ask the court to defer proceedings for 90 days while they complete an approved driving safety course. The city’s instructions say eligible defendants may request the option by mail and must submit the completed form, required fee, proof of a valid Texas driver’s license, and proof of current insurance. The affidavit section must be notarized.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking the driving safety course option by mail who meets the form’s eligibility conditions and can provide the listed fee and documents needs this form.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Driving Safety Course Request Form from Garden Ridge Municipal Court.
- 2
Complete the Request
Fill in the requested information, select a plea, and complete the affidavit. Gather the fee and required license and insurance proof.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the affidavit and have identification ready for the notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Mail the completed request, notarized affidavit, fee, and required proof to Garden Ridge Municipal Court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garden Ridge. 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 the driving safety course option?
- Complete the request form and affidavit, then mail them to Garden Ridge Municipal Court with the required fee, proof of a valid Texas driver’s license, and proof of current insurance. Wait for court permission before taking the course.
- Do I need to have the affidavit notarized?
- Yes. The form labels the Driving Safety Course Affidavit “must be notarized” and includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat for the defendant’s signature.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely; contact the court if you have questions about submitting it.
- What if I am unsure whether I qualify?
- The form lists age, license, insurance, prior course, commercial driver’s license, and violation-related eligibility conditions. Review those instructions and confirm with the city if unsure.
Driving Safety Course Request Form in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.