Fee Waiver
FW-001: Request to Waive Court Fees
Current as of July 21, 2026 · updated dailyJudicial Council of California
This form allows people who cannot afford to pay court filing fees to ask the court to let them proceed with their case for free. Someone would use this if they have a low income or very limited money and cannot pay the costs required to file a lawsuit or other court case.
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Related Fee Waiver forms
FW-002Request to Waive Additional Court Fees (Superior Court)›FW-003Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)›FW-005Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)›FW-006Request for Hearing About Court Fee Waiver Order›FW-007Notice on Hearing About Court Fees›FW-008Order on Court Fee Waiver After Hearing (Superior Court)›FW-010Notice to Court of Improved Financial Situation or Settlement›FW-011Notice to Appear for Reconsideration of Fee Waiver›FW-012Order on Court Fee Waiver After Reconsideration Hearing (Superior Court)›