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Fee Waiver Form Packets

Fee Waiver Form Packets

Fee waiver forms (non-appeal related)

Superior Court fee waiver forms
Form numberForm nameDownload
FW-001-INFOInformation Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and CostsDownload FW-001-INFO (PDF) 
FW-001Request to Waive Court FeesDownload FW-001 (PDF) 
FW-003Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)Download FW-003 (PDF) 

General instructions for requesting a fee waiver

Please read both pages of the Information Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and Costs (FW-001-INFO) before completing your request. 

Submitting your forms for filing

  • Make sure you submit all required forms for your situation.
    • All required information must be completed.
    • If forms are not typed, they must be neatly handwritten in blue or black ink.
    • Forms must be dated and signed by the applicant.
  • Each person requesting a fee waiver must file their own fee waiver request.
  • Submit the original form plus one copy for your records. Failure to provide copies may result in additional fees.
  • If you want your copy returned by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with adequate postage.
    • Without a SASE, copies will be placed in the pick-up cabinet at:
      • Security Desk (Stockton)
      • Clerk’s Office, Department L-2 (Lodi filings)
      • Manteca Clerk’s Office (Manteca cases)
    • Documents not picked up within 30 days may be destroyed.