If you cannot afford to pay court fees or other costs related to your court case, this form will help you ask the court to waive the fees.

Depending on the kind of income you get, you may need to give information about your income, expenses, assets, and debts. You will also need to provide information about the case you are involved in.

This interview can make the Affidavit of Indigency and the Supplement to the Affidavit of Indigency form, if you need it.

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More information:

• Affidavit of Indigency if you can't afford Massachusetts court costs

Can I use this tool?

You can use this interview if you are asking the court to waive fees for a court case in Massachusetts.

The fees you can get waived include costs for:

• Filing
• Depositions
• Expert witnesses
• Appeals
• Serving court papers
• Transcripts
• Copies or recordings of court records
• Other costs related to your case

How to select the right court form

Before you start

Before you start, you will need to know:

• The name of the court where your case is happening
• The docket number of your case
• Your income, and you may need to know your expenses, assets, and debts

What happens after you finish

After completing this interview, you will get your completed forms ready for filing. This interview may give you more information about what happens next based on your answers. Learn how to file in Massachusetts.

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