What documents does the petition ask me to include?

It asks for a copy of the judgment or another document showing the sentence, plus evidence that the sentence was completed. It also addresses filing fees and court costs or a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

How do I submit the nondisclosure petition?

File it with the court. Filing fees and court costs are required, or you may submit 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 411.0735

This petition lets an eligible person ask a court for an order of nondisclosure for a misdemeanor conviction under Government Code Section 411.0735.

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

The petitioner completes this document to ask the court for an order of nondisclosure under Government Code Section 411.0735. It asks for information about the misdemeanor, sentence, and sentence completion, and includes statements about eligibility and the best interest of justice. The petition calls for a copy of the judgment or other sentence document, evidence of sentence completion, and payment of filing fees and court costs or a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Who needs it

A person seeking an order of nondisclosure for a misdemeanor conviction who states that they meet the petition’s eligibility requirements needs this document.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the petition lists sentence documents and evidence as attachments, but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the petition for an order of nondisclosure under Section 411.0735.
2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the case, conviction, sentence, completion, and petitioner information requested, and address each eligibility statement.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a copy of the judgment or other sentence document and evidence of sentence completion. Address the required fees and costs or include a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the petition.
5
File with the Court
File the petition with the court.

Frequently asked questions

What is this nondisclosure petition for?: It asks a court for an order of nondisclosure under Government Code Section 411.0735 for a misdemeanor conviction.
What documents does the petition ask me to include?: It asks for a copy of the judgment or another document showing the sentence, plus evidence that the sentence was completed. It also addresses filing fees and court costs or a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
Do I need a notary for the nondisclosure petition?: No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary. It lists sentence documents and evidence as attachments but does not say those attachments must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the nondisclosure petition?: File it with the court. Filing fees and court costs are required, or you may submit a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Order of Nondisclosure Under Section 411.0735 doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.