Garrett, TX · Ellis County
Driving Safety Course Request Form
This form lets eligible Garrett Municipal Court defendants request a driving safety course to seek dismissal of one moving violation and keep the citation off their driving record.
- 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
Use this two-page court form to choose how to respond to a citation, provide identifying and contact information, and request a driving safety course under Option 4. The form says Option 4 requires a notarized signature, supporting documents, and court approval; requests must reach the court by the date on the ticket. Eligibility restrictions apply, and the form directs defendants to contact the court with questions about other options.
Who needs it
A defendant cited in Garrett Municipal Court who meets the listed eligibility requirements and wants to request a driving safety course under Option 4 needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
Option 4 carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the defendant must sign the request and swear or affirm it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Request Form
Get the Garrett Municipal Court request form and review Option 4 and its eligibility requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the information section, mark each eligibility statement true or false, and gather the documents listed for Option 4.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for the sworn-and-subscribed jurat on the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign the defendant section until you meet with the commissioned online notary by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized request and required documents to the court by the date on your ticket.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garrett. 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 driving safety course?
- Complete Option 4 and the information section, circle true or false for each eligibility statement, and send the form with required documents to the court by the ticket date. The court says it will send an approval letter with further instructions.
- Do I need to have this form notarized?
- Yes. The form states that Option 4 must be notarized. Sign the defendant signature line before a notary, who completes the sworn-and-subscribed section.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- 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; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents does the court request with Option 4?
- The form lists a copy of your Texas driver’s license and personal auto insurance, plus a check or money order for $144. It says emailed requests may pay online after approval.
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.