Edgewood, TX · Van Zandt County

No notary required

Driving Safety Course Application

Edgewood Municipal Court defendants use this application to request a driving safety course as a way to dismiss an eligible traffic offense.

What this form is

This application lets a defendant request a driving safety course as a way to dismiss an eligible traffic offense. The form says defendants under 25 must return it with the listed payment and supporting items by the appearance date on their citation. It asks for a plea, identifying and contact details, and certifications about license and course eligibility; approved applicants must also file a driving record and course completion certificate.

Who needs it

Defendants seeking dismissal through a driving safety course should use this form; those under 25 are required to take the course and return it with the listed items.

How to submit it

Return the form in person or by certified mail on or before the appearance date on the citation, with the listed payment and supporting items. Contact the court before mailing.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; the listed insurance card, license copy, driving record, and course certificate are attachments or later filings, not notarized steps.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Driving Safety Course Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete and Sign the Form

    Select a plea, complete the requested information and certifications, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather the Listed Items

    Include the specified payment, proof of financial responsibility, a valid driver’s license copy, and the last four Social Security number digits.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Court

    Return the form in person or by certified mail by the appearance date on your citation. Contact the court before mailing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Driving Safety Course Application?
No. The form calls for a signature and date, not notarization. It lists an insurance card and license copy, with a driving record and course certificate to file later.
How do I submit the Driving Safety Course Application?
Return it in person or by certified mail on or before the appearance date on your citation. Include the listed payment and supporting items, and contact the court before mailing.
What should I include with the application?
The form lists a cashier’s check or money order for the stated amount, proof of financial responsibility, a copy of a valid driver’s license, and the last four Social Security number digits.
What must I file after taking the course?
The form says you are responsible for scheduling and paying for a state-approved course, and must file a certified driving record and course completion certificate within the court-ordered 90-day period.

Need something notarized?

This Driving Safety Course Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.