Talty, TX · Kaufman County
Defendant’s Plea and Request for a Driving Safety Course
This form lets a defendant enter a no-contest plea and request a driving safety course for a citation handled by the Talty Municipal Court.
- 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
Defendants use this form to enter a no-contest plea, waive a jury trial, and ask the Talty Municipal Court to allow a driving safety course or motorcycle operator training course. The request includes an affidavit about course history, and the form lists supporting documents and deadlines for completing the course and submitting evidence. For mailed requests, the affidavit must be signed and sworn before a notary; requests made at the court office may be sworn before the court clerk.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking permission from the Talty Municipal Court to take a driving safety course for a citation may need to submit this request and affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Defendant’s Plea and Request for a Driving Safety Course form and review its instructions and deadlines.
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Fill Out the Request
Enter your citation and contact details, complete the plea request, and fill in the affidavit about your course history.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit required with a mailed request.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed form, affidavit, and required supporting items to Talty Municipal Court as instructed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Talty. 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 affidavit notarized for a mailed request?
- Complete the affidavit, then sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary. The form says an affidavit for a mailed request must be signed and sworn before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize the affidavit if I file in person?
- The form says an affidavit submitted at the Talty Municipal Court office may be signed and sworn before the court clerk. For a mailed request, it must be signed and sworn before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. You can meet with a commissioned online notary by video to swear to and sign the affidavit.
- What documents does the form say to send with my request?
- The form lists a valid Texas driver’s license or permit (with an exception for certain military applicants), proof of financial responsibility, the required payment, and the plea request and affidavit.
- Where do I mail the request?
- The form lists Talty Municipal Court, 9550 Helms Trail, Suite 500, Forney, TX 75126, and says not to send the documents by certified mail. Confirm with the city if unsure.