Hot Checks Section

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The Hot Check Division uses no tax dollars to administer and collect hot checks for Denton County merchants. Hot check writers pay the merchant what he is owed, pay fines and court costs to Denton County and pay for the administration of the Division.

Information For Merchants

• Find information about what is required to file a hot check with the District Attorney’s Office (includes forms you’ll need for filing)
• Merchant Hot Check Inquiry and Electronic Filing
• Read information about what you should be looking for when accepting a check.
• Review information about how to avoid getting "burned" when accepting a check.