Denton County
Municipal Court
Denton
Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.
Denton Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (940) 349-8331 to confirm the exact amount before submitting payment.
Standard Texas DSC fee is typically $144 for moving violations and $169 for school zone violations, but varies by court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid driver's license (required to submit DSC request)
- •Proof of insurance (required to submit DSC request)
- •DSC completion certificate from a TDLR-approved Driver's Safety Course (NOT a Driver Education Course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas driving record (obtainable online through the DPS website — Type 3A implied by standard TX practice; confirm with court)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Before court appearance date listed on citation — DSC request must be approved by the Court BEFORE taking the course
- •You have Court provides a specific timeframe upon approval — contact court for exact deadline; standard TX window is 90 days from approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Court verbatim: 'Requests to take a DSC may be submitted online or in person. Requests must be approved by the Court BEFORE taking the course.'
- •Court verbatim: 'Make sure you complete a Driver's Safety Course and NOT a Driver Education Course.'
- •Court verbatim: 'Upon completion, you will submit the course completion certificate and your driving record to the Court for verification.'
- •Court verbatim: 'A valid driver's license and proof of insurance are required to submit a DSC request.'
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Denton Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (940) 349-8331 or visit www.cityofdenton.com/court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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