Fee Waiver
FW-002: Request to Waive Additional Court Fees (Superior Court)
Current as of July 21, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form allows people to ask a court to cancel extra fees they owe in a superior court case. People use it when they can't afford to pay court costs like filing fees, service fees, or other charges related to their case.
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Step-by-step guideGetting a Court Fee Waiver →Qualify by public benefits, income, or hardship — then file FW-001 to ask the court to waive your filing fees.Forms that go with FW-002
FW-001RequiredRequest to Waive Court FeesThe Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order is the primary protective order form that triggers the firearms removal requirement documented on FW-002.›FW-003RequiredOrder on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)The Proof of Service of Restraining Order must accompany the FW-002 to confirm that the restrained party was properly served with the order requiring firearms removal.›FW-005RequiredOrder on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)The Restraining Order After Hearing is the final court order that formally mandates firearm removal, requiring the restrained person to then file FW-002 as proof of compliance.›FW-006Often filed with itRequest for Hearing About Court Fee Waiver OrderThe Notice of Court Hearing notifies all parties of the scheduled hearing where compliance with firearm removal, as documented by FW-002, will be reviewed by the judge.›
More Fee Waiver forms
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)›