Compliance Dismissals

Offenses eligible for compliance dismissal with proof of correction on/before appearance date:

  • Compliance Fee of $10.00 
    1. Fail to Display Registration
    2. Wrong/Altered/Obscured Registration
    3. Fail to Display (2) License Plates
    4. Wrong/Altered/Obscured License Plate
    5. Operating Unsafe Vehicle
    6. Operate Vehicle with Defective Required Equipment
      • Does NOT apply to commercial vehicles
  • Compliance Fee of $20.00 
    1. Expired Registration
    2. Expired Driver License
    3. Fail to Change Name/Address
    4. Operating Vehicle w/out complying with Inspection Requirements
    5. Display Expired Disabled Placard 
  • Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility (FMFR)
    1. If you were cited for the offense of Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, the Texas Transportation Code allows for dismissal of the offense if the defendant presents to the court verified proof of financial responsibility at time of the stop. There is no fee for FMFR dismissal.

PROOF OF COMPLIANCE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COURT ON/BEFORE APPEARANCE DATE:

  • by email: court@vantx.gov
  • by mail - PO Box 487, Van, TX 75790
  • in person 310 Chestnut Dr, Van, TX 75790
    1. NOTE: Court hours are limited, please call ahead before appearing in person.

You may make your fine payment online by going to the  COURT ONLNE PAYMENT SYSTEM. THE COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS. ALL CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO 6.5% SERVICE FEE.