Fee Waiver
FW-003: Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)
Current as of July 21, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used by a judge to approve a request from someone who cannot afford to pay court fees, allowing them to proceed with their case without paying filing fees or other court costs. A person would need this form if they have low income or limited money and want the court to waive (skip) the fees that are normally required to file a lawsuit or other court 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-003
FW-001RequiredRequest to Waive Court FeesThis is the initial 'Request to Waive Court Fees' form that must be submitted before or alongside FW-003, as FW-003 is the court's order responding to that request.›FW-005Often filed with itOrder on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)This 'Notice: Waiver of Court Fees' form notifies the party of their rights and obligations after a fee waiver is granted, and is typically provided in conjunction with the FW-003 order.›
More Fee Waiver forms
FW-002Request to Waive Additional Court Fees (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›