Your Texas Type 3A certified driving record is required by most Texas courts when using defensive driving for ticket dismissal. This page explains exactly what the Type 3A record is, why courts require it, how to order it online from the Texas Department of Public Safety, and how it fits with your $25 TDLR-approved course.
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--- What Is It?
A Texas Type 3A certified driving record is an official document issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) that shows your complete Texas driving history. It is a certified, official copy — not a standard summary — which is why it is legally recognized by Texas courts.
The tx driving records system uses different record types for different purposes. Type 3A is the specific certified version required by most Texas courts for traffic ticket dismissal through a defensive driving course. Your court will use it to confirm your eligibility before processing the dismissal.
The state of texas driving record system is maintained by Texas DPS and is separate from the TDLR system. You order the Type 3A from Texas DPS — not from us. Our $25 defensive driving course provides the completion certificate. The Type 3A record comes from Texas DPS separately.
Official certified copy showing your complete Texas driving history — violations, accidents, license status, suspensions, and defensive driving course history. Required by most Texas courts for ticket dismissal. Verifiable and legally certified.
Current status of your Texas driver license — valid, expired, suspended, or revoked
All moving violations recorded on your Texas driving record — tickets, convictions, and dismissals.
Reportable accidents on your Texas driving record within the applicable time period.
Previous defensive driving courses used for ticket dismissal — courts use this to verify the 12-month rule.
Type of license (Class A, B, C) and any special endorsements or restrictions on your license.
Official Texas DPS certification seal — what courts need to verify authenticity.
Order Early: Standard delivery takes 5–7 business days. Order your Type 3A record at the same time you enroll in the course — don’t wait until you finish the course. You’ll need both documents ready before your court deadline.
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Visit the official Texas Department of Public Safety website to request driving record Texas online. The correct portal is txapps.texas.gov — operated by the state of Texas. Do not use third-party websites that charge extra fees to process your request.
🔗 Visit txapps.texas.gov — Official Texas DPS Portal →When prompted to select a record type, choose Type 3A — the certified driving record required by Texas courts for ticket dismissal. Do not select a standard (non-certified) record — most courts will not accept anything other than the Type 3A certified version.
Provide the required information to pull up your Texas driving record — typically your Texas driver license number, date of birth, and last four digits of your Social Security number. Make sure the information matches your driver license exactly.
Pay using a credit or debit card. Texas DPS driving record fees are set by the state. A certified Type 3A record fee is typically in the range of $5–$20 depending on the delivery method selected. Keep your order confirmation number and receipt.
Your certified driving record texas arrives by mail within approximately 5–7 business days. Some expedited options may be available for faster delivery.
Once received, submit it along with your defensive driving course completion certificate (Provider CP206) to your court before the deadline — typically 90 days from your plea date. Both documents are required for most courts to process your ticket dismissal.
--- Cost & Timeline
Understanding the cost and timeline of your driving record type 3a order is essential for meeting your court deadline. Here is what to expect:
Texas DPS charges a state-set fee for driving records. A Type 3A certified record typically costs more than a standard (non-certified) record. The exact fee depends on the delivery method. This cost is paid directly to Texas DPS — separate from the $25 defensive driving course fee.
Standard delivery for a Type 3A certified driving record from Texas DPS is typically 5–7 business days by mail. Do not wait until you finish your defensive driving course to order — place your order on the same day you enroll. Your court deadline (typically 90 days) starts from your plea date.
Most Texas courts require two documents for ticket dismissal: (1) your completion certificate from a TDLR-approved defensive driving course (Provider CP206), and (2) your Type 3A certified driving record. Some courts also require a signed affidavit. Always confirm exact requirements with your specific court clerk.
Order your Type 3A record from Texas DPS and enroll in the $25 course at the same time. Both typically take several days — don’t do them sequentially.
--- Why It's Required
Every credential below is verifiable. We display our TDLR license number prominently because transparency is the foundation of trust — and because Texas law requires it.
The court must confirm your Texas driver license is currently valid — not expired, suspended, or revoked — at the time of the dismissal request. A suspended license makes you ineligible for ticket dismissal through defensive driving.
Texas law allows defensive driving dismissal once every 12 months. Your Type 3A record shows the date of your most recent defensive driving course completion — courts use this to confirm you haven’t already used dismissal within the past year.
Courts review your Texas driving record to confirm the current violation is eligible for dismissal — a moving violation that does not involve a construction zone, CDL license, or 25+ mph over the speed limit. The state of texas driving record provides this full history.
--- You Need Both
Most Texas courts require both of these documents to process your ticket dismissal. Order and complete them simultaneously — do not do them one at a time:
Order from Texas DPS at txapps.texas.gov. Takes 5–7 business days to arrive by mail. Cost: $2.50–$20 (state fee, paid to Texas DPS). You need this to prove your license is valid and you haven’t used defensive driving dismissal in the past 12 months.
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Enroll in our $25 TDLR-approved online course (Provider CP206). Complete the 6-hour course. Your certificate is emailed instantly when you finish. Submit it to your court alongside your Type 3A record before the deadline.
Smart move: Order your Type 3A record on the same day you enroll in the course. The record takes 5–7 days by mail — the course can be done in 1 day. If you wait to order the record until after you finish the course, you risk missing your court deadline. See the full process at our step-by-step guide.
--- FAQ
Everything about the Texas Type 3A driving record — what it is, how to order it, what it costs, and why courts require it.
A Type 3A driving record is a certified official driving history document issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). It includes your complete Texas driving history — license status, violations, accidents, and previous defensive driving courses. Most Texas courts require this specific certified version as part of the ticket dismissal submission when using a defensive driving course.
Order your texas driving record online through the official Texas DPS portal at txapps.texas.gov. Select “Type 3A” as the record type, enter your driver license information, pay the state fee, and your record will be mailed to you within approximately 5–7 business days.
Texas DPS driving record fees are set by the state. A Type 3A certified record typically costs in the range of $5–$20 depending on the delivery method. Check the current fee schedule at txapps.texas.gov before ordering. This fee is paid directly to Texas DPS — it is a separate government charge not included in the $25 defensive driving course fee.
Yes. The Type 3A record alone does not dismiss your ticket. Texas courts require both documents: (1) your certified completion certificate from a TDLR-approved defensive driving course (Provider CP206), and (2) the Type 3A certified driving record. One without the other is insufficient.
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--- Act Before Your Deadline
Order your Texas Type 3A certified driving record from Texas DPS and enroll in our TDLR-approved course (CP206) at the same time. Submit both to court and complete your ticket dismissal.