Arlington, TX · Tarrant County
Petition for Expunction
This one-page petition lets a defendant ask Arlington Municipal Court to expunge a qualifying juvenile or minor offense record; the defendant files a separate petition for each ticket.
- 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 petition asks Arlington Municipal Court to expunge records of a discharged offense for which the petitioner was cited as a juvenile or minor. It covers Penal Code, alcohol, tobacco, and Education Code offenses, with different statements or eligibility details for each category. The defendant must file one petition for each ticket they want expunged and swear to the statements that apply to their offense.
Who needs it
A defendant cited as a juvenile or minor in Arlington Municipal Court who seeks expunction of a discharged offense should file one petition for each ticket.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state jurat; the defendant-petitioner signs and swears to the applicable statements before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download Arlington's Petition for Expunction from the city form link.
- 2
Fill In the Applicable Details
Enter the case and offense details, then complete the statements that apply to the offense.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the petition during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Submit the completed petition to Arlington Municipal Court; file a separate petition for each ticket.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Arlington. 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 complete and submit this petition?
- Complete the statements that apply to your offense, sign and swear to them before a notary, then submit the petition to Arlington Municipal Court. The form lists the court's mailing address.
- Do I need a separate petition for each ticket?
- Yes. The form says the defendant must file one petition for each ticket requested to be expunged.
- Can I sign this petition with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code chapter 406, subchapter C. Because this form has a jurat, confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts remote notarization for this petition.
- What statements does the petition require?
- The petition includes different statements for Penal Code, alcohol, tobacco, and Education Code offenses. Review the section for your offense and swear to the applicable statements before the notary.