Hays County · Court guide
Hays County Justice Court, Precinct 5, Place 1
Hays JP5 in Buda advertises free public notary services alongside its court services. Contact the office before signing a course affidavit if you plan to use that assistance.
Driving-safety instructionsDates and court contact
- Request permission
- Use the appearance date on your citation; confirm how this court must receive your request.
- Complete and submit
- Follow the exact completion and document-return dates in the court’s approval.
- Court address / visit information
- 500 Jack C. Hays Trail Buda, TX 78610
- Court contact
- (512)295-2700
Official sources reviewed . Your court’s written order controls the requirements for your case.
Bring the right paperwork for notarization
Ask JP5 which driving-safety affidavit to use, whether an appointment is needed and what identification is required. The shared criminal-forms collection also provides plea forms and a statement of inability to pay.
Leave time for the approval decision
The office at 500 Jack C. Hays Trail lists Monday–Thursday service until 4:30 p.m. and Friday service until noon. Submitting or notarizing a request does not itself grant permission; keep the court’s response before starting.
Official instructions and forms
Check the linked court material for changes before filing. This is a Bright Driving Safety guide, not an official court website or an individual eligibility decision.
After court approval
Ready for the course?
Bright Driving Safety is TDLR Course Provider #CP1265. The online course is $25; court costs and driving-record fees are separate. Submit your certificate and all documents required by your court on time.