Collin County
Municipal Court
Celina
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.
Celina Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs and administrative fee; pay online, in person, or mail a check within 30 days. Do NOT pay before the Court orders you to.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •At request: valid Texas Driver's License or permit (active-duty military, spouses, and dependent children exempt)
- •At request: proof of financial responsibility (current auto insurance with valid effective date)
- •At request: plea of No Contest or Guilty with jury trial waiver and signed Request/Affidavit for Driving Safety Course
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (state-approved 6-hour course)
- •certified copy of driving record (Type 3A Driver Record)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the Judge grants permission to complete the course and submit the certified driving record.
- •Verbatim: 'DO NOT take a Driving Safety Course without first obtaining permission from the Court.'
- •Verbatim: 'DO NOT make payment, obtain driver record, or take a driving safety course (DSC) prior to being ordered to do so by the Court'
- •Court order is sent by email; your signature is NOT required on the emailed Order but you must comply with its terms; allow 1-3 business days processing
- •Ineligible if: construction zone with workers present, CDL holder, passing a school bus, leaving the scene of an accident, speeding 25+ mph over the limit or 95+ mph, or DSC completed within the preceding 12 months
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Celina Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 382-2962 or visit www.celina-tx.gov/569/Drivers-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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