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Application for Waiver of Court Fees (Appellate Court)

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2026

This form is an application to the Appellate Court asking the court to waive the fees, costs, and charges that are normally required for an appeal. It asks the filer to provide detailed information about their finances, income, and assets to support the request.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a person needs to appeal a case to the Appellate Court but cannot afford to pay the required court fees.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form can be completed by the person filing the appeal, or by a lawyer filing it on behalf of a client.
What information is required?
The form asks for basic case information, details about who lives with you, public benefits received, and detailed financial information about income and expenses.
Is there a fee involved?
The form is used to ask the court to waive the fees, meaning the filer is asking the court not to charge them.

Revision history

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

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