How Do I Get a Certified Texas Driving Record (Type 3A) for Court Submission
To have your traffic ticket dismissed, you must submit two documents to the court: your DS-230 completion certificate from Driving Logic and a certified Type 3A driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety. This article covers how to get your Type 3A record.
What Is a Type 3A Driving Record
A Type 3A is a certified copy of your Texas driving record issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). It shows your license status, violations, and any prior driving safety course completions. Texas courts require it to verify your eligibility for ticket dismissal — specifically that you have not used a driving safety course for dismissal in the past 12 months.
How to Order Your Type 3A Record
The fastest way is to order online from the Texas DPS website:
Go to txdps.state.tx.us and navigate to the Driver License section
Select Request a Driving Record
Choose the Type 3A (Certified) record
Complete the request and pay the DPS fee
Print or save your record immediately — the certified record is available for download right after purchase
You can also order by mail or in person at a DPS driver license office, but online is fastest and most convenient.
Cost
Texas DPS charges a fee for driving records. The cost is set by DPS and is separate from the Driving Logic course fee. Check the DPS website for current pricing.
When to Order
Order your Type 3A record as soon as you complete the driving safety course — ideally the same day. You need both your DS-230 certificate and your Type 3A record to submit to the court, and courts set a deadline (typically 90 days from when permission was granted). Do not wait until the last minute.
Submitting to the Court
Once you have both documents, submit them to the court listed on your citation by the court's deadline. See the court submission article for full details on how to submit.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Record type required | Type 3A (Certified) |
Issued by | Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) |
Order online at | txdps.state.tx.us |
Available immediately online | Yes — printable after purchase |
Separate from Driving Logic fee | Yes — DPS charges its own fee |
Submit to court with | DS-230 completion certificate from Driving Logic |
Court deadline | Typically 90 days from when court permission was granted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of driving record? No. Texas courts specifically require a certified Type 3A driving record. Other record types (such as a standard or unofficial record) are not accepted for ticket dismissal purposes.
How long does it take to get the record online? If you order online at the DPS website, you can download and print your certified Type 3A record immediately after purchase. There is no waiting period for online orders.
Does Driving Logic order the driving record for me? No. You must order your Type 3A driving record directly from Texas DPS. Driving Logic provides your DS-230 certificate — the driving record is a separate step.
My court deadline is soon — can I still get the record in time? If you order online at the DPS website, the record is available immediately. You can order and print it within minutes and submit to the court right away.
What if my driving record shows a prior driving safety course completion within 12 months? If your record shows a prior completion within 12 months of your current citation date, your court may deny the dismissal. Contact your court for guidance on your specific situation.