Westlake, TX · Tarrant County
Driving Safety Course Request Form
This form lets a defendant ask the Westlake Municipal Court to approve a Driving Safety Course, enter a plea, waive a jury trial, and request 90 days to complete the course.
- 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 form to request a Driving Safety Course by mail or in person before your court date. It records your plea, waiver of a jury trial, and request for a 90-day extension; the judge must approve the request. The form also lists eligibility questions and materials to provide, including a fee, driver’s license, and insurance card. Do not take the course before the judge approves your request.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking the court’s approval to take a Driving Safety Course should complete this form and provide the listed materials before the initial appearance date.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before the notary; the defendant signs the request before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Driving Safety Course Request Form from the city.
- 2
Fill Out the Request
Complete the request, plea, contact details, and eligibility questions; gather the listed fee, driver’s license, and insurance card.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the online notary session so the jurat can be completed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form and required items to the Westlake Municipal Court before your initial appearance date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westlake. 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 the form, provide the listed fee, driver’s license, and insurance card, and submit the request before your initial appearance date or speak with the judge on your court date.
- Do I need to have this form notarized?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized by a notary or notarized in person by a Westlake Municipal Court Clerk.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The form requires notarization, but confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online notarization.
- What happens if the judge approves my request?
- The court says approved requests will receive an information packet by mail, usually within two to three weeks of receipt. You will need to pay for the class and your driving record.
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.