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1. How do I take care of a ticket?

The Municipal Court, located inside of the Princeton Municipal Center will handle any type of process relating to citations issued by the Princeton Police Department. You may contact them by calling 972-736-2416 during normal business hours. The Princeton Municipal Center address is:

2000 E Princeton Drive
Princeton, Texas 75407

Hours

Monday through Friday
7 am to 4 pm

2. How do I report a crime?

If there is an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency service, please call the Princeton Police Department at 972-736-3901. 

3. Where do I renew my driver’s license?

Please contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for information on driver’s licenses or identification card issuances or renewals. 

Visit the DPS website.

4. Do I need an alarm permit?

Municipal Code, Chapter 6 details the City policy for Alarm Permits. Both residential alarms and businesses with alarms are required to have a permit through the City of Princeton. Applications may be picked up at City Hall during normal business hours or follow this link to download the form.

Download the Alarm Permit Application (PDF) or pick up an application in Princeton City Hall at:

2000 E. Princeton Drive
Princeton, TX 75407

5. Does Princeton have a juvenile curfew law?

Yes. Section 46, Article II of the City of Princeton Code of Ordinances establishes a curfew for any person under the age of 17. Curfew hours are:

• 9:00 am until 2:30 pm on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday if public schools in the area are in session.   
• Monday through Thursday
  11 pm to 6 am the following day
• Saturday and Sunday
  12:01 am until 6 am the following day

Offenses include:

• A minor (any person under 17 years of age) commits an offense if he or she knowingly remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours.
• A parent or guardian of a minor commits an offense if he or she knowingly permits, or by insufficient control allows the minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours.
• The owner, operator, or any employee of an establishment commits an offense if he or she knowingly allows a minor to remain upon the premises of the establishment during curfew hours.