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Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)

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

This form is a court order that tells you if the court agrees to let you file papers or get services without paying the required court fees and costs. It explains what fees are waived and what happens if you do not pay the fees later.

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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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used by the court to officially state its decision regarding a request made by a person to waive court fees and costs.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What does this form do?
This form is a court order that states whether the court grants or denies a request to waive court fees and costs.
If the court grants the waiver, what does it mean?
If the court grants the waiver, you do not have to pay the specific court fees and costs listed in the order.
What should I do if I lose my money or change my finances?
The court warns that if your financial situation improves, you must notify the trial court within five days using form FW-010.

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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