Van Zandt County
Municipal Court
Canton
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Canton Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 567-1500 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
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Payment of court costs
- •$10 administrative fee (if required)
- •Proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
- •Valid Texas driver's license or permit (or active-duty military proof)
- •DSC completion certificate (after course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified DPS driving record (after course)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date shown on the citation.
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the request is granted to complete the course and submit the certificate and certified DPS driving record..
- •Ineligible if a DSC was completed within the prior 12 months, you are taking a course for another violation, hold a CDL, were charged with speeding 25+ over, school bus passing, or accident-related offenses.
- •In-person/mail payments require money order or cashier's check (no personal checks); card payments by phone carry a 3% fee.
- •Court does not recommend specific schools; course must be state-approved.
- •Judge: Hon. Lilia Durham; Clerk: Stacy Foster; fax (903) 567-1450.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Canton Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 567-1500 or visit cantontx.gov/departments/municipal_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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