Dallas County
Municipal Court
Irving
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Irving Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Stated on the court's own DSC affidavit forms: each fee is non-refundable, includes a $10 non-refundable Administrative Fine, is payable to the City of Irving, and must be submitted with the notarized affidavit. Separate from course tuition.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed and notarized Driving Safety Course Affidavit (Non-School Zone OR School Zone — whichever applies; both forms include a notary block)
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Copy of current vehicle liability insurance (proof of financial responsibility)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas DPS Type 3A Driving Record (required upon course completion, submitted within 90-day window)
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (submitted within 90-day window)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Per the court's affidavit forms: return the notarized affidavit, the $144 ($169 school zone) fee, and a copy of your insurance no later than 21 calendar days from the date your citation was issued.
- •You have 90 days from approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Irving's online portal explicitly supports DSC requests AND payment — not just fine payment. Defendants can request DSC online at municipalonlinepayments.com.
- •If requesting by mail or fax, defendant must wait for written court permission before taking the course. Court will NOT respond by fax — only by mail or email.
- •CDL holders are ineligible for DSC, even if driving a personal vehicle at the time of the offense.
- •Speeding 25 MPH or more over the posted speed limit is NOT eligible for DSC dismissal.
- •DSC may only be used once within a 12-month period preceding the date of the current offense.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Irving Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 721-2451 or visit irvingtx.gov/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: August 2026
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