Do I need a notary for this nondisclosure petition?

No. The petitioner signs the petition without a notary. The form asks for a copy of the underlying order or, if unable to pay, a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Who can use this petition?

The petition is for someone seeking an order under Section 411.0728 for a qualifying offense who meets the eligibility requirements described in the form.

How do I submit the nondisclosure petition?

File the completed petition with the court. The form says filing fees and court costs are required, or an eligible petitioner unable to pay may submit a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

What should I include with the petition?

The form provides for attaching a copy of the order or document showing the conviction or deferred adjudication. It also describes submitting required filing fees and court costs or a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Val Verde County, TX · Val Verde County

No notary required

Petition for Order of Nondisclosure Under Section 411.0728

This model petition asks a court for an order of nondisclosure and is completed by a person seeking relief for a qualifying offense.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Val Verde County · Val Verde County, Val Verde County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: valverdecounty.texas.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This model petition asks the court to issue an order of nondisclosure under Government Code Section 411.0728. It is for a petitioner who meets the eligibility requirements described in the petition and seeks nondisclosure for a qualifying offense. The form requests case and offense details, eligibility information, a signature, and filing fees or a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Who needs it

A person seeking an order of nondisclosure under Section 411.0728 who meets the eligibility requirements listed in the petition may use this form.

How to submit it

File the petition with the court. The form says filing fees and court costs are required, or a petitioner unable to pay may submit a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

About notarization

No notary is required; the petitioner signs the petition and may attach a copy of the underlying order or a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the model petition for an order of nondisclosure under Section 411.0728.
2
Complete the Petition
Enter the case, offense, petitioner, and eligibility information requested on the form, then sign it.
3
Gather Supporting Items
Attach a copy of the underlying order or document showing the conviction or deferred adjudication. Include fees and court costs or the listed inability-to-pay statement.
4
File With the Court
File the petition with the court.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this nondisclosure petition?: No. The petitioner signs the petition without a notary. The form asks for a copy of the underlying order or, if unable to pay, a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
Who can use this petition?: The petition is for someone seeking an order under Section 411.0728 for a qualifying offense who meets the eligibility requirements described in the form.
How do I submit the nondisclosure petition?: File the completed petition with the court. The form says filing fees and court costs are required, or an eligible petitioner unable to pay may submit a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
What should I include with the petition?: The form provides for attaching a copy of the order or document showing the conviction or deferred adjudication. It also describes submitting required filing fees and court costs or a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Order of Nondisclosure Under Section 411.0728 doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.