Kemah, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Defendant’s Request for an Extension

Defendants use this form to request 30 days to pay a fine in full and enter a guilty or no contest plea in Kemah Municipal Court.

What this form is

This form lets a defendant request a 30-day extension to pay a fine in full for an offense before the Kemah Municipal Court. It asks for the citation number and offense, a plea of guilty or no contest, initials acknowledging the extension terms, the defendant’s signature and date, and a copy of the defendant’s driver’s license. It also explains that a monthly payment plan must be set up in person.

Who needs it

A defendant who wants 30 days to pay a fine in full and is prepared to enter a guilty or no contest plea can use this form.

How to submit it

Email the completed form and a copy of your driver’s license to [email protected], as directed on the form.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; attach a copy of your driver’s license as instructed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the fillable Defendant’s Request for an Extension PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the citation number and offense, select a plea, initial the statements, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather the Attachment

    Attach a copy of your driver’s license as instructed on the form.

  4. 4

    Email the Form

    Email the completed form and driver’s license copy to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Request for an Extension?
No. The form calls for the defendant’s signature and date, not a notary. It also instructs you to attach a copy of your driver’s license.
How do I submit the extension request?
Email the completed form and a copy of your driver’s license to [email protected], the email address printed on the form.
How long is the requested extension?
The form requests a 30-day extension to pay the fine in full. It says this is not a monthly payment plan.
What plea options does the form provide?
The defendant can check guilty or no contest. The form states that either plea will go in as a conviction.

Need something notarized?

This Defendant’s Request for an Extension doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.