Tom Bean, TX · Grayson County
Municipal Court Indigent Waiver Form
This four-page waiver form lets a defendant in Tom Bean Municipal Court provide financial and household information and request a hearing about unpaid fines and court costs.
- 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 collects information about the defendant’s household, employment, income, assets, expenses, health, and debts. A defendant who says they are unable to pay fines and court costs uses it to request a hearing and must provide supporting paperwork; the form warns that incomplete or untruthful information may lead to further court action.
Who needs it
A defendant in Tom Bean Municipal Court who says they cannot pay fines and court costs and wants to request an indigency hearing should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, and the defendant signs the statement before the judge, court clerk, or deputy court clerk acting as notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Municipal Court Indigent Waiver Form from the City of Tom Bean website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested information legibly, do not leave blanks, and gather paperwork supporting your statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form's sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign until the online notary directs you during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form and required supporting paperwork to the Tom Bean Municipal Court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tom Bean. 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 get the indigent waiver form notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Submit the notarized form and required supporting paperwork to the court.
- Do I need to complete every section of the form?
- The form instructs defendants to complete it legibly and not leave blanks. It also says failure to complete it properly may make the balance due immediately or result in being directed back to court.
- 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's jurat requires the defendant to swear and subscribe before the notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I submit with the completed waiver?
- The form says defendants must provide required paperwork to prove the information is true and correct. Contact the court about how to submit the completed form and supporting documents.