C​ompliance Dismissals

  What you need to request a Compliance Dismissal:

  • Acceptable form of identification (Social security cards and selfies (pictures) are NOT valid forms of identification) 
  • Show Proof that you fixed and/or updated what you were cited for. (See separate information for Insurance citations)
  • Pay the Administrative Fee
  • If you send the request by mail, you must also include all of the above, along with the​ Contact Information Form.​

*** When you request a compliance dismissal online or by mail, please note this is a REQUEST ONLY.  The Court will respond by mail within 3-4 weeks and will use the address listed on the Contact Information Form.​​ ***

To review Citation(s), Status, or Balances. Example: (C12345678​ Do not enter the dash). If the citation(s) are in Warrants, they will appear in red.​

You have 21 days from the citation file date to present proof of correction. If charged with one of the following offenses, you may request a dismissal of your citation(s) with an administrative fee.(Not all compliance dismissals are listed, and not all can be requested online):

  • Expired vehicle registration (Must the defect, and show proof of payment of late registration fee to county assessor-collector) (Per the Tax office: You can ONLY renew your vehicle registration online with the tax office 90 days before the expiration date or up to one year after the expiration date, if you have NOT received a citation for expired registration.​)
  • No or expired Insurance citations. You must provide the declaration page of your insurance policy along with the insurance card. For the judge to consider the citation for a compliance dismissal, the declaration page must cover the date and time the citation was received.
  • Operate a vehicle without valid registration insignia properly displayed
  • Attaching or displaying on a vehicle a registration insignia that is assigned for a period other than in effect
  • Operate a vehicle without two valid license plates
  • Attaching or displaying on a vehicle a license plate that is assigned for a period other than in effect, or has a blurring, reflective, coating, covering, or protective matter, or an attached illuminated device, sticker, decal, or emblem that obscures, impairs, or interferes with the plate's readability
  • Expired driver's license
  • Fail to report a change of address or name on a driver's license
  • Violate driver's license restriction or endorsement
  • Operate a vehicle with defective required equipment (or in an unsafe condition)
  • Expired disabled parking placard.

Options for requesting Compliance Dismissal:

​**** Not all compliance dismissal citations are eligible for the online option. ****

Click Here to Request Online​

Online is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays. You may pay with a debit or credit card. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. A convenience fee applies to each online transaction. This fee covers the cost the City of Dallas incurs to offer a credit card option for your convenience. To avoid this fee, you may handle your citation in person with cash or a check.​​​​​

Request by Mail or In-Person at:

Dallas Municipal Court

2014 Main St.  Dallas, TX 75201

Click here for the Municipal Court's Operating and Walk-In Hours.​

Do not send cash by mail. Send only a check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to the "City of Dallas" by mail. Print the citation number on the check or money order to ensure the correct citation is credited.​

The Court uses the postmark date on the letter (stamped by the postal service) as the received date.  Certified mail is recommended but not required.​

The Walk-In court (proof or plea)​ is open and accessible to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-in begins at 7:30 am, and the court starts at 8:30 am. A limited number of people can be scheduled per docket. Once the morning docket is full, you can wait on the next docket or come back another day.​

​The City of Dallas Municipal Court does not have free or dedicated parking for the public. Paid parking options include street metered parking, daily lots, and private garages.

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