Who fills out this form?

The form is an order from the court, meaning the judge or court staff completes it. It is related to a request made by a guardian or conservator.

What happens if the court denies the fee waiver?

If the court denies the request, the form explains what the person must do next, such as paying the fees or asking for a hearing.

Does this form involve paying fees?

The form itself is the order about fees. If the fees are waived, the person does not have to pay for the listed items. If they are not waived, the form explains the next steps for payment.

FW-003-GCMandatory

Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court) (Ward or Conservatee)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2019

This form is a court order that tells people if the court agrees to let someone (a ward or conservatee) file papers or get services without paying the required court fees. It details the court's decision regarding the fee waiver request.

The court describes it as: States the court's decision about your request to file papers or receive services without paying courts fees and costs.

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This form is used after a request has been filed asking the court to waive court fees for a ward or conservatee. It is the official document stating whether the fees are waived or not.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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How-to instructions for Fee Waivers

Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The form is an order from the court, meaning the judge or court staff completes it. It is related to a request made by a guardian or conservator.
What happens if the court denies the fee waiver?: If the court denies the request, the form explains what the person must do next, such as paying the fees or asking for a hearing.
Does this form involve paying fees?: The form itself is the order about fees. If the fees are waived, the person does not have to pay for the listed items. If they are not waived, the form explains the next steps for payment.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2019.

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